"Peru is expecting a 20% higher production. The same growth percentages are being predicted for Mexico and South Africa. That remains to be seen. Volumes will be higher in any case", says Ine. "At Fruit Logistica, I noticed there was still some scepticism about the market prospects. I am not sceptical."
"The supply from Mexico will mainly be sent to the States and Chinese demand is also growing rapidly. The volumes going there are still not comparable to Europe. It is, however, a market with a lot of potential. European buyers must take it into account", she continues. "Nowhere else are the regulations as strict as in Europe. This makes it far more attractive to producers to send their avocados to other destinations. In my opinion, Europe really should do something about this."
Ine Potting
Scherpenhuizen
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