The watermelon season is kicking off again at Turi Sina in Rotterdam. "With Ramadan approaching, we will be there even earlier than last year. We expect our first containers of watermelons from Senegal in the third week of February," says Yahya Tas. The supply of the popular Crimson watermelons from Senegal will continue until the end of April. "This year, Senegal is expecting an excellent crop, with good Brix values and weight. Our well-known brand name 'Sefunique' will be used to package these quality melons."
"Although the season started several weeks ago, we chose to wait for the melons to reach their optimal quality, partly due to recent climate changes. We believe this decision will enhance quality. At the end of April, we will switch to Italian and Moroccan watermelons," says Yahya. "In recent years, we have noticed that watermelons from Mauritania are not performing as well, mainly due to the impact of climate change on quality. This has led to a growing demand for Senegalese watermelons. To meet this demand, we and our growers have decided to expand cultivation this year."
"The melon and watermelon season in Morocco is also facing challenges due to unusual weather conditions. Drought has reduced the acreage, and the cold climate is slowing down the harvest. This once again underscores the importance of the high-quality melons we import from Senegal. We are proud of our products and look forward to providing our customers with the best watermelons this season!"
For more information:
Sefa Tamgüc / Yahya Tas
Turi Sina
Tel: +31 085 877 0598
info@turisina.nl
www.turi sina.nl