"Pineapple market now at a good level again, but there is no stable basis"

Published 2020년 9월 1일

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The pineapple market, which experienced a slowdown in the spring, has rebounded with prices stabilizing around 10 euros per kilogram. However, prices fluctuate, indicating a weak market, with the hospitality industry purchasing less due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite these challenges, the high prices are helping offset losses from earlier in the year. Costa Rica's post-natural flowering phase is expected to provide more supply in the coming weeks, but it may not be a bountiful year for pineapples. Mario de Goede of Dutoit Europe can be reached for further information.

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After pineapple sales were slow in the spring, the market has picked up again in recent weeks. "At the moment the prices are at a good level around 10 euro. The price of large sizes is a bit above and of small sizes a bit below", says Mario de Goede of Dutoit Europe. "Those high prices are great now, of course, but we do lack stability in the market. The market is going up and down and in my view these are signs of a weak market", Mario continues. "After all, we still miss our fixed sales channels. Sales towards retail will continue to take place, but the hotel and catering industry, caterers and company canteens are buying much less, which is why the market is moving up and down." "Costa Rica is now in the post-natural flowering phase, so there will be some more trade available in the coming weeks. Now ...

Source: AGF