Rain
There was a mini revival in the price today. It was slightly higher than yesterday. "More rain is expected, so we are pessimistic. As far as we're concerned the sun can come back. The weather has influence on both the production and consumption. The production is still quite considerable. Over 300 tonnes was supplied today. The consumption is also lower when it rains."
Other factors
It's not just the weather that influences the strawberry market. "There are multiple factor that come into play. Scandinavia has its own production at the moment, so less is going there. France now produces itself and prefers its own cultivation. Finally, the Euros are also a factor. Unfortunately this also doesn't have a positive influence on the strawberry consumption."
For more information:
Jan Engelen
Coƶperatie Hoogstraten
Loenhoutseweg 59
Hoogstraten - Belgium
Tel: +32 3 3400233
Fax: +32 3 3147844
www.hoogstraten.eu