"The pear market could be a bit more active," says Aart Blom of FruitPartners Holland in Deil. "Prices are at a decent level, but growers' expectations are sky-high, and on the marketing side, it's proving very challenging to push prices up this week. Several major retailers have canceled their pear promotions, which I find quite concerning. We need to be cautious not to oversupply."
"While many growers didn't have a full harvest, the Netherlands had cleared 5% fewer pears by November 1 compared to the same period last year. It's great to have high expectations, but we must be mindful not to end up with the same or even larger stocks than last year," Aart continues. He also highlights the need for vigilance regarding quality. "The shelf life of the pears isn't ideal, so it's important to keep monitoring them closely."
Until last year, FruitPartners Holland primarily focused on the Dutch retail market, but in recent years, the company has shifted its attention to exports. "For unsorted Conference pears, we're paying around 85 cents per bin, but many growers are reluctant to sell at that price. Considering hail insurance, which many growers have, I think they shouldn't be dissatisfied with these prices. At the auction, pears sized 55 and above are selling for around 1 euro. Smaller sizes are fetching about 90 cents, while class II pears are going for 80 cents, so pricing is quite consistent across the board."
For more information:
Fruit Partners Holland
Hooiweg 16
4158 LE Deil
Tel: +31 (0)345 651311
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www.fruitpartnersblom.nl