Domestic fruit were dominant: Elstar, Delbarestivale and Jonagold prevailed, while Elstar and Sweet Tango noticeably gained in importance. Cox Orange and Rubinette were new additions to the range. In addition to the German varieties, Italian deliveries also increased, with Royal Gala and Golden Delicious in particular. Shipments from France, Poland and the Netherlands did not exceed a supplementary status. Overseas supplies, exclusively New Zealand, Chilean and South African batches, also tended to play a minor role and only had a certain relevance in Hamburg. There, they were consistently convincing in terms of their organoleptic properties, which is why they met with a friendly response and sometimes rose slightly in price.
Overall, supply and demand were sufficiently balanced. As a result, traders rarely had cause to modify their previous calls. In order to speed up the sales of local fruit, they occasionally granted discounts. In Berlin. Some products revealed conditional deficiencies, which is why they became cheaper.
Pears
Santa Maria from Turkey and Italy and Italian Carmen formed the basis of the range of goods. Overall, the demand was very manageable. It was therefore satisfied without difficulty.
Grapes
A large number of varieties were available. In general, supply was sufficiently matched to the demand. Price corrections were therefore the exception.
Plums
Native Presenta, Hauszwetschge and Fellenberg gained massively in importance. The presence of Hanita, Auerbacher and Ortenauer from inland was obviously limited.
Peaches and nectarines
Spanish goods predominated. Availability was limited, as were the sales. The quality of the offerings was no longer consistently convincing and the calibers offered were often smaller as well.
Lemons
South African imports dominated and were sometimes available as a monopoly. Supplies sufficiently matched the demand, so prices did not change frequently.
Bananas
Sales were not particularly strong. Distributors responded by reducing supply. Thus, supply and demand were sufficiently balanced.
Cauliflower
Local offerings apparently dominated the scene. The quality was not always convincing; the previous rains had left their mark in some cases.
Lettuce
Iceberg lettuces came from the domestic market, the Netherlands and Belgium. Although the overall availability had not decreased, the sales possibilities had improved. It was therefore not possible to meet demand in full.
Cucumbers
Domestic, Belgian and Dutch snake cucumbers formed the basis of the range. Availability sufficiently harmonized with the sales numbers. Vendors were able to raise their previous prices a little in some places.
Tomatoes
The range was dominated by Dutch and Belgian shipments. Demand had improved in various places. Although it could generally be satisfied, prices frequently shifted upwards.
Sweet peppers
Dutch batches determined the action. As a rule, business was quite quiet. Prices fluctuated in their previous paths, but major changes were not recorded.
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