"Trade with Russia turned into a paperwork buisness''"

Jan de Vries Javri Fruit indicates that he was the first Dutchman to top fruit exports to Russia. This started in 1994 and still is active in this market. "It is striking that the first year went very well, but when there are more players in the field were received the increasingly disappointing for a decent margin to make."

Jan de Vries en Aart -Johan van der Veen at WorldFood Moscow

Export goes exultantly
"In the beginning we exported 150 to 200 cars per week. Besides apples and pears we delivered also oranges, onions and cabbage. The export took place in the years '94, '95 and '96 really like a train. Long days we made then, but this resulted in profits. there was no trouble with the Russians and all went smoothly. we ran little risk and everything was already paid in advance. After 1996 there were several players and it became a competitive battle. merits were significantly lower and the risks are greater, and Russia was increasingly wrongly claim. '98 In the ruble crisis came on top and everyone was shaken. "

Jan has years of fun in Russia acted. "Now we are still trying, but it is not satisfying anymore. There are too many suppliers to Russia and the margins have become minimal and the risks are greater. Additionally, there are increasing demands in terms of certifications. Trade with Russia a paper business has become. The 'solid' things we previously dealt with are all gone up in smoke. I could write a book about it. "

Since June this year, Jan Aart-teamed with Johan van der Veen. "Currently, we focus on trade with Scandinavia, France and a little Russian."

For more information:
Javri Fruit
Jan de Vries
Tel. 0031 6-22203961

Aart-Johan van der Veen
Tel. 0031 6-23764264
www.javrifruit.nl