"This year there will be a lack of quality fruit, especially during November and December, as well as of larger calibres. In fact, several warehouses that collaborate with supermarket chains have been forced to suspend their supply deals," explains the entrepreneur, who believes that this situation will take a toll on prices.
The first Spanish avocados of the season, of the Bacon variety, have already entered the market, although right now there is still enough supply of Peruvian and South African Hass and "it is hard to obtain satisfactory prices."
Spain's mango production has suffered a huge decline this season, between 25% and 50%, as a result of heavy rains fallen during the flowering period. "At the moment we are about to finish with the Osteen variety, whose prices are high, and with the current financial crisis, sales take a huge toll," he points out.
For more information:
Félix Rodríguez Antequera
FeroFruit Almuñecar, S.L.
T:+34 958635964
info@ferofruit.com
www.ferofruit.com