Demand for Mexican guava in the US could soften in January

FRESH PLAZA. The supply of guava imported from Mexico is currently within the average. "The supply level of guava is medium to high, and this year it has been too cold in the producing areas," says Alberto Díaz, of Spring Valley Fruits, based in Pharr, Texas. “Last year it was not so cold in the last months of the year, there was a good offer. But three years ago there was a big frost in early December that caused damage in most of the producing areas ”. Díaz indicates that guava production is taking place right now in Aguascalientes and Michoacán. Both regions are responsible for approximately 95 percent of the current supply. As for demand, it is expected to be lower in January than in December. “Even so, we expect it to be between medium and high, as the quality and shelf life of guava are good in winter. Guava is one of the fruits with the highest content of vitamin C, even more than citrus fruits, ”says Díaz. Guava is mainly distributed in Hispanic markets, although Díaz ...