Possible improvement next week
Mangoes still short in Europe
Mangoes seem to be a bit elusive in Europe at the moment, if you can get your hands on them they are not cheap.
Paul Weetman from Planet Produce an exotics importer in the UK, puts this down to a combination of things. Firstly Brazilian mango producers have seen an opening in the more lucrative US market and are sending less to Europe.
Secondly, mangoes from Costa Rica which would normally be arriving in Europe just now have been delayed by Hurricane Irene, which shut ports in the region. Exporters also delayed sending the fruit to the ports because of the storm causing further delays.
Paul says the situation may improve in about a week but nothing is certain. Prices at the moment are around 6.50 Euros per carton and could still go up. In a normal situation it would be between 3.80-4.00 Euro.
Contact:
Paul Weetman
Planet Produce
United Kingdom
Tel: 00 44 13868 32455
Mobile: 00 44 7823 448722
Fax: 00 441386 832 090
Email: paul.weetman@planetproduce.co.uk
Web : www.planetproduce.co.uk
Publication date: 9/1/2011
Author: Nichola Watson
Copyright: www.freshplaza.com
Paul Weetman from Planet Produce an exotics importer in the UK, puts this down to a combination of things. Firstly Brazilian mango producers have seen an opening in the more lucrative US market and are sending less to Europe.
Secondly, mangoes from Costa Rica which would normally be arriving in Europe just now have been delayed by Hurricane Irene, which shut ports in the region. Exporters also delayed sending the fruit to the ports because of the storm causing further delays.
Paul says the situation may improve in about a week but nothing is certain. Prices at the moment are around 6.50 Euros per carton and could still go up. In a normal situation it would be between 3.80-4.00 Euro.
Contact:
Paul Weetman
Planet Produce
United Kingdom
Tel: 00 44 13868 32455
Mobile: 00 44 7823 448722
Fax: 00 441386 832 090
Email: paul.weetman@planetproduce.co.uk
Web : www.planetproduce.co.uk
Publication date: 9/1/2011
Author: Nichola Watson
Copyright: www.freshplaza.com
