“Over the next few weeks, demand will likely subside slightly but supplies will remain short,” says Scherpinski. “And prices are up as we approach the Easter holiday. Demand is certainly growing and supplies are lessening each day.” Demand, notes Scherpinski, hails largely from the East Coast within the U.S. and Canada.
Organic on its way up?
At the same time, D’Arrigo is seeing an increase in the demand for organic fennel, an item that’s offered from November to March when demand peaks. “Customers are excited for the offering as it builds on our specialty organic line,” says Scherpinski. “Some retail partners have made the decision to merge the conventional and organic fennel categories into a single offering.” The goal eventually is to offer organic fennel year-round, barring any challenges that it may have around supply consistency.
“Size and supply are the two toughest aspects of organic fennel,” says Scherpinski. “Overall we are able to consistently meet our Andy Boy spec, but there are certainly times when yields are reduced due to quality or weather issues that affect the growth cycle.”
“Size and supply are the two toughest aspects of organic fennel,” says Scherpinski. “Overall we are able to consistently meet our Andy Boy spec, but there are certainly times when yields are reduced due to quality or weather issues that affect the growth cycle.”
For more information:
John Scherpinski
D’Arrigo Bros. Co.
Tel: +1 831-455-4312
jscherpinski@darrigo.com
www.andyboy.com