"Demand and prices of endive increased"

For some, the situation seemed desperate, but since last week, demand for endive has increased. That's what Rudi Coosemans of import and export company Coosemans says. "Since the middle of last week, things have all gone a bit more smoothly. Demand has increased, and prices are also better than before. Our growers were looking forward to that news", he says.

Potential increase in competition
"The reason for the increased prices is the rising demand at home and abroad. We mainly supply to America, Canada and Asia." He says he's happy not to supply to Russia. "At the moment, we are not really affected by the import ban yet. That could change, of course, because for some a market has disappeared, and they're looking for new ones. It's possible that competition will increase. We'll have to wait and see. Price pressure is already noticeable in several fruits and vegetables, as a result of the import ban. Bell peppers are doing a bit better now, because of a small dip in supplies. Hopefully endive will also be able to maintain a good price, for this week I expect prices to remain decent."

The Coosemans group specializes in fruit and veg import and export, and is mainly represented in the United States, globally speaking. The company is also active in Belgian Kampenhout. Coosemans have been specializing in the supply of endive and other European vegetables to America, Canada and Asia for over 30 years now.

For more information:
Rudi Coosemans
Coosemans import/export BVBA
Bogaertstraat 12
1910 - Kampenhout - Belgium
+32 -(0)16 65 79 16
www.coosemans.com