Poland: For the 5th year in a row, they want to buy gooseberries below the cost of production

Published Jun 7, 2022

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The article highlights the ongoing dispute between gooseberry producers and processors in Poland, with producers expressing dissatisfaction over the low purchasing prices offered by processors, which have been under production costs for the past five years. This situation has led to a decrease in plantation areas, with a notable drop of 137 hectares from the previous year. Producers value their produce at three times the proposed prices, aiming for a return on their costs and a profit, while processors argue that their hands are tied by low demand for processed gooseberries and the current stable pricing. The article attributes the decline in plantations to the profitability of gooseberry production and the financial challenges faced by producers.

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Gooseberry starting prices are disappointing producers. Processors want to buy the raw material for 5 consecutive years below production costs. If nothing changes, the plantations will decline even faster. The harvest of early gooseberry varieties will begin this week. The Niesłuchowski variety will be harvested first. The prices offered by the plants, according to the producers, can be commented on at today's costs either with laughter or the removal of plantations. It also happens. According to ARMA data, 137 hectares of gooseberries have decreased in Poland compared to last year (1746 ha in 2021 and 1609 ha in 2022). The first processing plants in the Lubelskie Voivodeship currently offer 0.60 - 0.70 PLN per kilogram of gooseberries. - It is impossible to produce good quality raw material in this money and earn on it - argues the producer from the Lublin region. He adds that there is no point in adding to the production from other crops and thus sponsoring plants that earn well ...

Source: Sad24