"Supply of organic granadillas threatened due to Peru floods"

This month the first granadillas arrived from the jungles of Peru at BioWorld in Poeldijk. "We receive these granadillas from the same grower that provides us with ginger and tumeric," says Friso Sterk. However, the floods are causing trouble at the moment. "This has a strong impact on the production and the infrastructure. The situation is quite extreme at the moment. The granadillas have been picked, but can't reach the airports due to the weather. The supply of limes and avocados in the north of Peru is also being called into question, as most of that region is flooded."

"The granadillas grow wild in the jungle, so the supply doesn't arrive in large volumes. We receive one or two pallets per week, as and when they are ordered," says Friso. "This exotic is less well known than the regular passion fruit and so is a nice extra product for our customers. The flesh is easily scooped out of the granadilla, has a sweet flavour and is very tasty."

As the granadillas arrive by air freight, there is a price attached to this exotic. "The limited availability and air freight cause a high kilo price. Not everyone in the organic world accepts trade that has been flown in. We have them available in 2.5kg, with twenty each in a box. Hopefully the availability will increase again, as it is much more difficult with this weather. Above all we hope that the situation improves quickly for our suppliers," concludes Friso.

For more information:
Friso Sterk
BioWorld
ABC Westland 114
2685 DB Poeldijk
f.sterk@bioworld.nl
www.bioworld.nl