Poland: Slow start expected for tomato import season
“We already know that, in the beginning, the quantity of tomatoes from Sicily will be lower than in other years,” said Rene Noordam of Schego Fruit Company in Poland. With domestic supplies winding down, October is usually when large quantities of tomatoes are imported. But with high temperatures during the growing season in Sicily, Noordam predicts early volumes from that region will lag.
“The summer was too hot and a lot of growers had to replant,” he said. “We expect quantities to really come one month later, in November.” He said that they will have to find supplies from other countries in the meantime since demand will only get stronger when the domestic season ends, especially because most of their tomatoes come from Sicily. But he's confident they'll be able to do that while they wait for their usual supplies to kick in.
“Clients are already calling for information about when we can start with Italian tomatoes,” he said. “But we have the possibility to buy from other countries, so we can guarantee sufficient quantity and quality for our customers.”
Repacking/prepacking
A month ago Schego Fruit Company included a new service: repacking and prepacking. This is for companies who are having quality problems with fruit and vegetables. This is ideal for Schego, whose clients are exporters that serve supermarkets in Poland.
For more information:
René Noordam
Schego Investment & Trade Sp. z o.o. Sp.K.
Małomicka 48
59-300 Lubin
Poland
Tel: +48 767 454 208
Mob: +48 667 814 062
Fax: +48 767 464 823
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