No major shortages due to severe weather in Spain and Morocco

At the moment, there are no signs of structural shortages, reports spokesperson Esmee van Breugel from industry organization GroentenFruit Huis. She points out that there are sufficient alternatives for Dutch consumers for vegetables and fruit that are being imported, particularly from Southern Europe and Morocco. 'For example, there are currently several winter crops, such as various types of cabbage and leeks, available from Dutch soil. Also, the first Dutch fruit vegetables are already coming out of the greenhouses. Think of cucumbers and tomatoes. Within product groups, there are often good alternatives, ensuring that consumers continue to have a choice in the store,' emphasizes Van Breugel. By the way, the spokesperson states that GroentenFruit Huis does not have an exact picture of the horticultural areas in Spain and Morocco that have been hardest hit by the severe weather. However, she confirms that the supply of some products is lower due to the weather conditions. ...