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Mango: in full swing
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Peru
New Peru mango season is in full swing now with increasing volumes. At this moment we have all calibers available but especially calibers 8, 9 and 10.
All Peru mangoes are of the Kent variety and very good quality and tasty sweet mangoes this season.
Prices get down a little bit so the perfect time to plan some promos for the next weeks.
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AVOCADOS: READY TO GUAC!
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Current origins at Special Fruit: Chile, Colombia, Spain and Israel. Other origins in the market: Mexico and Guatemala. In general a good supply of all origins prices, putting pressure on the prices, mainly in the small sizes 22-24.
Chile will continue harvesting until end of February, some middle of March.
Spain and Israel are having a good campaign, Morocco is having an off year.
Less volume from Mexico coming our way because of the Superbowl in the States.
First Hass arrivals from Peru are forecasted for week 13.
As it looks right now, it seems like there will be a ‘smooth’ transition between Chile and Peru.
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limes stable volumes
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Brazil
Stable volumes, check your promo possibilities !
Mexico:
Good volumes available.
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PASSION FRUIT promos possible
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Colombia, South Africa & Zimbabwe
Promotional volumes available.
South Africa: variety Ester expected in week 3 / 4.
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nashi pear : not an ordinary pear
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China
Size 14-16-18-20 in 5 kg boxes.
Although these pears are hard like an appel, the are edible upon purchase. It is usually eaten raw and peeled like an apple. It is used as a sweet addition to many dishes in the Asian cuisine. Also a great combination with strong cheeses.
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pomelo : big sizes
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China
For the coming weeks we expect mostly big sized fruits entering the market. Size 10 – 12 will be short and prices will rise as our growers have switched the production area to the last plots for this season.
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Malaysia
Our growers are waiting for their next crop to be ready for harvest. This is planned for departure at the end of week 5. The first harvests will mostly bring small sized fruits.
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pitahaya delays possible
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Vietnam
Export from Vietnam has been put under a lot of strain since the new European regulation. Our growers are slowly finding their way to work with this new method but prices will remain high.
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POMEGRANATES low volumes
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Israel
Volumes of the Wonderful variety are decreasing, prices go up. Size-breakdown is not ideal: mainly large calibers: 6-7-8-9, a bit 10 and almost no 12.
Turkey
Only variety Hicaz, quality is acceptable. Last shipments expected by end January.
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figs good volumes
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Peru
In January we expect limited supply but this is expected to catch up again for February and March.
Brazil:
Rainfall in Brazil is causing weaker figs and less supply for this week and the beginning of next week. So for the next period supply might be short but with good planning, regular volumes should be possible to obtain.
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kaki - the end is near
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Spain
The last kaki Spain are now being sold. We look forward to their return in September!
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cherimoya in full swing
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Spain
Season of Spanish cherimoya is well on the way. We have good volumes available at attractive prices.
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MANGO by air : mmmmango
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Peru
A good weekly availability of the tree ripened mangoes by air now and coming weeks. Kent variety mangoes in the calibers 9, 10 and 12 in 6kgs cartons. Very nice and super tasty mangoes.
Prices came down to attractive prices now. Weekly arrivals till mid-April.
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papaya golden promo time
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Brazil
Our growers have good volumes in Formosa; we can plan promotions.
Golden however is a little more limited, mostly in the bigger sizes. There is plenty of volume in size 9 – 10 – 12 and regular volumes should be OK for the coming weeks.
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PHYSALIS PROMO TIME
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Colombia
Good volumes availalbe. Interested in doing a promo? Please, don't hesitate to contact your sales contact.
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kumquats of good quality
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Spain
The first pallets of Spanish kumquats are entering the market. Prices are very sharp and quality is good.
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Granadilla : tasty and sweet
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Colombia
Available with good quality.
Granadilla size 18 – 2kg
Granadilla size 9 – 1kg
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tamarillo : the spicy tomato
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Colombia
We have tamarillo available in:
size 24 – 2,4kg
size 12 – 1,2kg
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dates
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Israel
Tasty Medjool dates from Israel available in the sizes Jumbo and Large in 5 kg display cartons, all new harvest.
The super juicy or bonbon Medjool dates are available in the size Large and packed in layers in 3 kg cartons.
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Lychee promos possible
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Madagascar, South Africa and Mauritius
Last week of Litchi Madagascar, South Africa still one week to go.
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