The expectations for the Spanish Osteen mango season were high. Prices were low, and the market was empty. "A month before the start of the season, prices even went as high as about €9. Unfortunately, Brazil then turned on its turbocharge. Prices plummeted. These mangos now sell for under €3," says Kenneth Meyer van Natural Tropic from Málaga, Spain.
"The Osteen is a totally different mango than overseas mangos. But, you now have to deal with this market situation. Companies buying purely on price, therefore, quickly opt for programs that contain Brazilian mangos. These types of companies are not our target market."
"So, we are selling less than last year. Luckily, there are still Osteen lovers around. Especially in the markets in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Switzerland. They still have it in their budget to buy our mangos," Kenneth continues.
The organic mango market is a little better, according to Natural Tropic's Sales Manager. It has, however, not been left entirely unscathed. "The organic market is also much smaller than the market for conventional mangos, " he says. Kenneth expects to be able to offer Osteen mangos until the end of October. "After which, Natural Tropic will have the Keitt variety available for three or four weeks."
Kenneth expects the avocado season to be more or less the same as last year. There might, perhaps, be an even better harvest. "We have currently started with the Bacon variety. From mid-November, we will switch over to the Hass. We have also had cherimoyas on offer for two weeks already. This is exceptionally early. Sales are going very well."
"This product's exports have really grown in recent years. It has gone from a few boxes to several pallets per week. But a lot of people are still not familiar with the cherimoya. We still, therefore, have to do marketing when we sell this product," concludes Kenneth.
For more information:
Kenneth Meyer
Natural Tropic S.L.
20 Juan Gris Street, Ind. Est. 'La Pañoleta', Vélez-Málaga, Málaga, 27900, Spain
Tel: +34 (0) 952 507 709
Mob: +34 (0) 647 166 401
kenneth@naturaltropic.es
www.naturaltropic.es