“The price of pears has been only increasing for a long time. But last week some of it was obviously skimmed off by the sorting of the fruit. The price of pears in the larger conference fell by about 0.10 euros. I We believe that it is not the direct cause, but rather the demand has decreased, but rather the supply has increased,” begins Marc Bernoilly from Wolfruit in the Netherlands.
“According to AMI statistics, as of January 1, 2024, Dutch pear inventory was 209.7 million kg, which is approximately 3 percent higher than the same period last year. , sales decreased by 3 percent compared to the same period last year. “
“Before the year started, the mood was very optimistic and many people were thinking of selling their fruit later on. Continued price increases were clearly a trend in that direction. It is perishable and waiting can affect the defect rate of the lot. Due to high storage costs, more producers are deciding to sell some of their stock in January.” Mark says.
“Many pears pass through the sorting line every day, but unfortunately, more and more pears are being processed too slowly.Of course, everyone wants the maximum profit for their company, but in reality… In a year like this with good prices, we need to keep a close eye on our fruit.”
“As they say, a cold store is not a hospital. Pears never leave the factory in better condition than when they came in. The first pears from the Southern Hemisphere will arrive next week at good prices. They are They are usually much better than pears.” Their arrival should not have an immediate impact on European pear prices,” Mark explains.
“Yesterday, we harvested the last Lucassen of the season, which exceeded our expectations. The price for these pears has never been higher. This is a welcome boost for us.”
“Like every year, we now switch these lines to Xenia. Previously there was a big difference in price,” says Vernooij. “But these products are surprisingly priced close to this year’s prices.”
“Sales are very stable, especially in the retail channel. Demand and sales are more volatile in the open market, where people make more use of daily prices. Recent market changes are mainly due to Belgian “This is due to lower auction prices. The mood seems to be more reserved for the future.” “Demand from Eastern Europe could increase during this period, which could push it up. If that doesn’t happen, there is a real possibility that next month will be slightly less positive than last month.Long-term predictions are still difficult because there remains a pear ledge. “Life is an essential variable.” Mark concludes.
For more information:
mark bernoulli
ur fruit
45 Marketing
6921 RE, Duifen, NL
Phone number: +31 (0) 575 472 473
m.vernooij@urfruit.nl
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