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Emanuel Sluis, Service2Fruit:

"Additional Polish demand sparks slight rebound in Conference pear market"

After a prolonged slump in the pear market, there has been a surge in demand for Conference pears over the past ten days, according to Emanuel Sluis of the trading platform Service2Fruit. "This has positively affected prices, although the increase remains modest. We observe that the trade is struggling to secure higher retail prices. Additionally, there's still uncertainty in the market regarding the actual stock levels."

"The encouraging news is that buyers are now considering longer-term storage options. Pears are currently being purchased for storage until April 1. The market revival is mainly driven by demand from Poland, which hasn't been the case for a long time. When Polish demand resurfaces, it always positively impacts the market," Emanuel said. "We are receiving indications that the appearance of the pears, especially their ground color, is changing, which needs close monitoring. This might help ensure a consistent supply of pears in the market."

"The current price of Conference pears ranges from 85 to 90 cents, depending on quality. These are still excellent prices, though they are sometimes dismissed too easily," Emanuel continued. "Additionally, the supply of Lukassen pears is nearly depleted. This is unusually early, yet it hasn't led to a significant price increase, which one would expect since they're already entering the market by January 20. The availability of free Comice pears is also dwindling."

In the apple market, there is little activity at present, according to Service2Fruit's trade director. "Elstar prices remain strong, with good sales. However, Jonagold sales are much more challenging in the day market." Whether the upcoming Fruit Logistica fair will bring any changes to the market remains uncertain, according to Emanuel. "In previous years, the fair always impacted trading before and after the event, but in the last two years, everything seems different, possibly due to lower harvests."

For more information:
Emanuel Sluis
Service2Fruit
De Ooyen 15A
4191 PB Geldermalsen
+31 885 321 300
[email protected]
www.service2fruit.com