Germany: The import of Egyptian organic pumpkins can probably be increased by 400 tons

The import season of organic Hokkaido pumpkins is just around the corner. "In week 3-4, the last German pumpkins will arrive on the market, parallel to that the first ten containers will arrive from Egypt. We are currently already serving pumpkins from the Netherlands. According to the growers, there is a very large volume in Egypt this year. harvest, which will allow us to increase our import quantity as it looks now from 800 tons last year to 1200 tons this year," says specialist German importer Georg Thalhammer. The market is normally supplied with Egyptian Hokkaido pumpkins until the end of April, after which the classic market gap appears in May and June. "Parallel to the Egyptian season, we will also be able to offer organic Hokkaido from the West African country of Guinea for the first time this year. Due to the optimal weather conditions, our partner has decided to sow pumpkins on approximately 50 hectares, and the first signs are special. very promising," says Georg. A ...