“Despite seed shortages, volume forecasts indicate an average harvest” The marketing season for Egyptian early potatoes is now in the starting blocks. “60 percent of the so-called winter crop has already been harvested and these quantities are now gradually being loaded via the port of Ravenna,” reports David Guillebeau (r), CEO of Prodivec Swiss AG and specialized Egyptian importer. “Despite the lack of seeds last fall, the volume forecasts indicate an average harvest, similar to last year’s volume. Prices are expected to remain at a similarly high level to the past two years, which in turn is due to the...
Are Egyptian oranges losing competitiveness this season? More Egyptian citrus exporters are pointing to the slow pace of the orange export campaign. Mahmoud Esawy, Export Manager at Citrus Agro, adds his voice stating that “demand is clearly lower than last year in many of our key markets, with the exception of Russia”. “Demand is disappointing across our markets, in Europe, Asia and Africa, for many reasons. First of all, we’re short of large sizes, which are most appreciated in Europe. The percentage of large calibers is only around 20% of the crop, which is a serious obstacle to export flows,”...
“The Egyptian onion campaign is starting with a low demand” The Egyptian onion season is starting with “a totally different ambiance from previous years”, according to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter of various fresh produce. “We were used to strong demand even before the launch of our export campaign. This year, the Egyptian onions campaign is starting with a low demand,” he continues. The exporter added: “It seems that the global shortage of onions is no longer persistent. Local production is more available in many of our usual markets, such as Africa and the Arab countries. Demand is low, if...
“We see a great future in exporting oranges to the Middle East and Central America” This year’s mandarin season is significantly ahead of schedule compared to last year and sales are very smooth. Meanwhile, table orange sales are more stagnant in Europe, although there’s growing potential in markets in the Middle East and Central America. “Demand for Spanish mandarins is currently higher than supply,” says Alberto Ramírez, general manager of the GF Union group (Gustavo Ferrada and Gufresco). “The harvest of mandarins such as the Nadorcott has been carried out so far ahead of schedule that now there is very...
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‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers AgrigateOne attended the recent Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, where they exhibited in the Start-Up Exhibition Area and were invited to speak on the Farming Forward Stage. Andre Rademeyer, Chief Revenue Officer at AgrigateOne, described the event as a valuable experience, providing them with great insights into the fresh produce value chain. Having a stand also made it easier for people to connect with them and understand what they offer. AgrigateOne showcased their comprehensive software designed for the global agricultural supply chain – a ‘one...