Harvest in Southern Europe
The old carrots, except some stock at processors, are completely finished. "In this period there is just nothing. The stock from Portugal and Spain is finished. France have early carrots and the whole of Europe is trying to get some. But because of the cold, wet spring growth in France is also disappointing. Normally at the end of May production is in full swing there," says Kees. "Prices are at a high level for the carrot market, at the moment 50/60 cents FOT in the Netherlands and Germany."
Israel as well has sufficient carrots available, but the supply, according to the open ground vegetable trader, is a lot more complicated logistically. "Also in the Pfaltz harvesting has started, but with a harvest of 30/35 tons/HA the available parcels are quickly used up."
For more information:
Kees Heegsma
Heegsma BV
74, Straatweg
8531 PZ Lemmer
Tel: 0031 514 569224
Fax: 0031 514 569397
www.heegsmabv.nl