"The market situation is really the same as it was at the start: smaller volumes and higher prices. The price built up towards Easter. There was a huge demand, as ever shops want a few boxes of asparagus on their shelves. The restaurants also want asparagus on the menu for Easter. A new greenhouse grower joined us this season, and we needed those numbers in March, when there was little supply."
Waiting for the sun
The holidays were early this year and the combination of cold weather and small volumes caused extremely high prices. Very exceptional. Last week the prices were around 20 Euro and now it's at about 15 Euro a kilo. Normally the price takes a nosedive after Easter. This year it's been corrected a little, but remains at a high level. More supply is expected in the next few weeks, and this will probably cause low prices immediately, including quick sales. Now the sales falter due to the high prices in the shops. We are waiting for the sun."
For more information:
Hein Buedts
Buedts bvba
Soeteweystraat 5
B-3120 Tremelo
Tel. +32(0)16 53 28 42
Fax +32(0)16 53 63 60
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www.buedts.be
