Demand for berries continues to rise, putting pressure on the scarce global supply

Published 2024년 10월 2일

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Supplies of imported berries are tight in several growing regions, especially in Peru and South Africa, due to late harvests and increased demand in Asian markets. Global fruit importer and exporter, Salix Fruits, sources berries from numerous countries and has seen increased production in China, attracting significant foreign investment. Consumption of berries continues to grow due to their health benefits and the rise of e-commerce platforms. Salix has also observed a trend towards direct-to-consumer sales and varied packaging, such as tubes and shakers. The price of berries in Asia is high due to lower supply, but the supply of the South African crop is expected to increase, which could calm the market in Southeast Asia.

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Supplies of imported berries appear tight in several growing regions, but especially in Peru and South Africa. “South Africa has had a late harvest this year, which has increased demand in Asian markets,” says Raed Kazi, sales director for Salix Fruits, a global fruit importer and exporter based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Throughout the year, Salix supplies berries from numerous countries, including Chile, Peru, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Morocco, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and also Australia. Although other new producing countries are on the way. “Recently, we have seen new supply developing from countries such as Colombia, Jordan, Georgia, Egypt, Ecuador, and the UAE,” says Kazi. “Over the past two years, production in China has increased significantly, with improvements in quality being seen every year. This upward trend has attracted significant foreign investment as major global players increasingly invest in Chinese production ...

Source: Portaldelcampo