‘Fewer clothes, less trade’ is an old saying in the fresh produce sector, and it can once again be applied this year. “Eating patterns change when it’s warm for a longer period. People don’t feel like cooking, while productions are often sky-high, which, for that matter, has consequences for productions weeks later,” says Philip van Geest of Van Geest International.
“In general, there’s less trade during the holiday period anyway. The combination of holidays and warm weather is great for people who are off work, but not for trade. Unless everything in Southern Europe and France withers so that there’s demand from the competition side of things. But so far there hasn’t been much fun, except on the iceberg lettuce market. Tomatoes are still continuing. Cucumbers are now at a good-paying level for the summer, but the rest is mediocre or just plain bad, and even dramatic,” Philip concludes.
For more information:
Philip van Geest
Van Geest International
Tel: +31 (0)174 51 43 00
www.vgibv.nlPhilip van Geest
Van Geest International
Tel: +31 (0)174 51 43 00