With a focus on summer citrus, Salix Fruits ensures the quality and timely availability of each fruit variety, maintaining a constant supply from Southern Hemisphere countries such as Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru. This emphasis on delivering fresh and high-quality citrus fruits aligns with the demand from May to October.
“This year, we foresee importing over 1 million boxes of citrus from various origins, reflecting a significant 30 percent growth compared to 2022,” said Mechi Gatti, U.S. sales manager, Salix Fruits. These numbers highlight the company's ability to meet the substantial demand for citrus in the American market.
Salix has expanded its offerings to include Chilean and Uruguayan oranges, as well as Peruvian and Chilean mandarins.
The company, which has been importing Argentine lemons since the American market reopened in 2017, has expanded its offerings to include Chilean and Uruguayan oranges, as well as Peruvian and Chilean mandarins. Through a valuable alliance with Pablo Padilla Citrus grower, the company has become a notable player in the industry.
Quality and constant supply are paramount in the success of Salix Fruits in the summer citrus category. Understanding that citrus is a daily consumption item, the company ensures the highest quality standards and a consistent supply throughout the supply chain.
While logistics challenges affected the summer citrus category in 2022, Salix Fruits experienced a return to normality in logistics in 2023.
The summer citrus season typically starts in May and extends until October, offering consumers a wide range of citrus fruits.
“Looking ahead, the upcoming season holds promising prospects for summer citrus crops. Chile is projected to increase its shipments, compensating for the previous volume loss. Argentina is expected to maintain its export volumes, ensuring a steady supply. While Peru had an exceptional Mandarin season in 2022, the impact of weather conditions on Mandarin exports in 2023 remains uncertain,” Gatti said.
“South Africa is anticipated to yield robust citrus volumes this year due to favorable summer rains while Uruguay, an emerging supplier, faced challenges due to drought,” added Gatti. “The summer citrus season typically starts in May and extends until October, offering consumers a wide range of citrus fruits.”
With a constant presence at the origin and destination, Salix Fruits maintains comprehensive oversight of the entire supply chain, ensuring freshness, quality and reliability.
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