Two weeks ago, the company Kohl Fruit Trading, from Bleiswijk, started selling the first red onions from Egypt. "The good crop and weather conditions have resulted in a good harvest. Calibres are smaller, but the volumes and quality are fine," says Geoffrey Kohl. The importer says that prices have started at a good level. "Traditionally, consumers switch over to Egyptian onions as soon as the Dutch produce no longer meets the necessary quality standards; a switch which many have already made."
Kohl Fruit delivers the onions to a wide range of European customers. According to Geoffrey, there are no plans for an acreage expansion. "Red onions are traditionally a very big crop in Egypt and I do not see an immediate need for expansion." There are, according to Geoffrey, numerous agents and producers on the market that claim to be the largest in the country; "that's why I regularly travel there to see what is going on behind the scenes. We have been working together with most of our suppliers for years and thus we already know what to expect."
Next week, Kohl Fruit Trading will also receive the first batches of Egyptian grapes, starting with the white seedless and quickly followed by the red seedless. "There have been a lot of Indian grapes for a long time on the market, but their season is coming to an end and there certainly is market demand for Egyptian grapes," concludes Geoffrey.
For more information:
Geoffry Kohl
Kohl Fruit Trading B.V.
Klappolder 191
2665 MP Bleiswijk, The Netherlands
Tel: 010-26 63 25 5
kohl@kftrading.nl
www.kftrading.nl