The French endive harvest has been disrupted by recent rains, causing delays and concerns about the quality of the harvest. The undersupply of endives in the market has led to high prices for the season, putting pressure on stocks. The delay in harvesting may result in a longer campaign and growers could face a season that is out of sync.
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There are still a lot of questions surrounding the current French endive campaign. Although harvesting resumed at the end of last week (delays due to flooding), the recent rains have once again halted the work of endive producers. “We are clearly behind schedule. The cycle has progressed well, but not everything is in yet. As of November 28th, the rain had stopped, so harvesting should resume. But there are some concerns about the quality of the harvest. Will the extremely humid conditions have a negative effect on the upcoming season? Some roots could not be harvested in time, so they are larger, which could have an impact on the campaign in the coming months.” High prices for the seasonRegarding the marketing of the first volumes, “price levels are high for this time of year.” This is due to a somewhat undersupplied market. “Supply is not keeping up with the demand, which is putting pressure on the stocks and, therefore, on prices. The situation is similar in neighboring ...
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