Consumption remains largely unchanged this week, and stores are slow to empty as a result. After the recent rain and following a warm May, growth rates in crops are good at the moment. Many early planted crops are already meeting in the rows, so they are well ahead of last year. More Queens are coming onto the market. It is reported that the Premier and Home Guard have cleared well. Demand is good so far, and prices are holding.
In the UK, trade is slow, except for the very best lines, which continue to move well. Trade is not easy, and buyers are often only "buying to order". The new crop trade is making a slow start. In terms of chipping varieties, it is reported that some prices are under pressure, but some buyers who have been looking for cheaper options have returned to quality branded lines. Top-class samples have generally held their value on repeat.
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