"Smaller avocado harvest expected in Peru"

The market for avocados is very tight at the moment. "The Chilean season finished at the end of February and the Spanish and Israeli supplies are also coming to a close. Everyone is now waiting for the first arrivals from Peru and South Africa," says Ine Potting, who is responsible for the European sales of Mission Produce. The price level of the avocados is at around 12.50 Euro at the moment and high prices are also being paid for the green varieties as an alternative to the Hass avocados.

"Prior to the season a higher production was expected in Peru for 2015 compared to 2014, but now it turns out that the total Peruvian harvest is a bit lower," says Ine. "Due to hail in Mexico, which affected a lot of the Flor Loca harvest blossom, and the drought in California, the harvests there will also be less than satisfactory. This means that there will be more demand from the United States for avocados from Peru, which means less will be shipped to Europe."

Mission Produce is the only company in the world that focuses completely on avocados and has production, packaging and ripening locations in California, Mexico, Peru Chile and New Zealand. Ine expects the tight market situation to last until mid May at least. "Traditionally the price in the summer months will decrease a little due to holidays and the large supply, but for now we have a shortage!"

For more information:

Ine Potting

Mission Produce Europe

Tel: 0180-454790

Mob: +31 610 064 341

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