Netherlands: Sales of Italian spinach up 15%

Published Mar 3, 2021

Tridge summary

Italy-based agricultural company, Agrieuropa, has reported a 15% increase in sales for spinach and valerian in this winter season compared to the previous one. The mild European climate had caused a delay in sales of these and other crops, but prices have been satisfactory overall. Agrieuropa has expanded its acreage from 27 to 40 hectares and has purchased a heat shrink machine for more practical and resistant packaging. The company is also preparing for the transplanting of watermelons and has plans to introduce spring onions for foreign markets in the next winter season. The cultivation and marketing activities have not been significantly affected by cyclone Burian or the coronavirus due to their reliance on foreign markets.

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“This winter season has got off to a good start with satisfactory results for spinach. Sales have increased by 15% compared to last season. Valerian has recovered in terms of sales after a slight slowdown and is now also showing a plus of 15% ", says Alberto Nocera of Agrieuropa, Italy." Until mid-December sales of valerian and radish were slow, which was due to to the mild climate across Europe, which resulted in Germany, our main customer, marketing its own crops until mid-December and not turning to us. Overall, the winter season has been fairly linear for all of our crops and the prices were satisfactory. ” Valerian and zucchini are crops that are marketed all year round. "For the current season, we have expanded our acreage from 27 to 40 hectares. In terms of cultivation, we are very satisfied with the development and the demand is mainly concentrated on sizes 14-21. (medium-large). ” "When it comes to packaging, we have something new. We have purchased a heat shrink machine ...

Source: AGF