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BLE-Market Report KW 12/19:

'Belgian butterhead lettuce and Spanish iceberg lettuce'

Regarding butterhead lettuce, Belgium dominated events, more so than Italy. Local shipments were exclusively sold in Munich, French ones only in Frankfurt. Iceberg lettuce came in from Spain. In both segments, availability had increased. As demand was subdued and accommodations sometimes were sluggish, overall prices were down.

This meant that Belgian lots in Frankfurt only cost €5.50 per 12 and Spanish lots went for only €4.50 per 10-pack. In the case of the available Belgian and French colorful lettuces, too slow sales often forced marketers to lower their previous prices. This meant that marketing was indeed stimulated, but higher prices could not be established at that time.

The season of Italian endives is coming to an end, therefore the influx is becoming more limited. In addition to this, the quality left some desires. Prices gradually went down, but were ultimately at a higher level than in week 11. In Frankfurt, marketing of Belgian lamb's lettuce at a maximum of €5,- per kg went quite quickly.

Apples
Germany dominated here. The organoleptic characteristics were generally good and sellers rarely had to change prices. This did not change the appearance of the first Chilean Tenroy or Argentine Braeburn: These very small amounts saw little demand.

Pears
South Africa influenced the scenery with many varieties: first and foremost Williams Christ and Rosemarie, followed by Cheeky and Abate Fetel and Rounding Packham's Triumph.

Table grapes
The offers were determined by South Africa and remained very varied. Since sales options had been deteriorating overall, price hikes could not always be avoided.

Oranges
Even though there are still large quantities available, one could be under the impression as if the end of the season is right around the corner. Demand was quite a bit lower due to the spring weather and not all goods were of the right quality.

Small citrus fruits
The campaign was nearing completion: the presence of Spanish and Israeli offers was limited. Although the quality was quite convincing, you could not always avoid perks.

Lemons
Spanish Primofiori dominated. Turkey, Egypt, Greece and Italy appeared only locally. With a constant need the prices changed only rarely.

Bananas
The markets were generally well supplied. The shops saw some slow sales, as is usual right now. As a result, the prices often oscillated at the levels of last week.

Cauliflower
France dominated events, more so than Italy. Belgium and Spain completed it, with very low supplies. Sales and prices developed unevenly.

Cucumbers
Cucumber sales were dominated by the Netherlands. Sales were relaxed and the prices mostly remained constant. Mini cucumbers came in from the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey.

Tomatoes
As usual at this time of the season, there was a very diverse assortment. In general, the quality was pretty good and because of rising temperatures and the spring-like weather, sales of these products accelerated somewhat.

Sweet peppers
The presence of Dutch supplies apparently intensified, which ended up putting pressure on the dominant Spanish wares. Turkish supplies became scarcer due to unexpected rainfall in the growing areas.

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