Dutch, Spanish, and Turkish green peppers formed the basis of the offer. Polish inflows supplemented, Belgian and a few domestic ones rounded off the range of goods. The presence of Spanish deliveries apparently increased. As a result, pricing was quite difficult in some cases, as the range of qualities, sizes and prices offered was wide for all origins. The increased availability of Spanish produce often had a negative impact on the valuations of the competition: Dutch, Belgian and Polish batches often became cheaper. In Munich, confidence in Dutch goods could not be restored for the time being – the proportions of fluctuating qualities were too great. This in turn improved the chances for Spanish varieties, which remained stable in price and in some cases were able to achieve slight price gains. By contrast, sales of Turkish Dolma peppers were consistent and continuous, with prices remaining stable over the course of the week and satisfactory turnover.
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Apples
Domestic items dominated and gained in importance. Elstar, Boskoop, Jonagold, Royal Gala and Braeburn formed the basis of the range. Pinova, Wellant and Topaz were becoming more present and complemented the scene. In addition, Italian, limited Dutch, and still New Zealand and Chilean goods were available.
Pears
Italian Abate Fetel and Santa Maria as well as Turkish Santa Maria were predominant. From Germany, Alexander Lucas, Xenia and Conference were available, flanked by Williams Christ Gute Luise and Gellert. From the Netherlands, Xenia, Conference and Gute Luise were the main varieties supplied. Belgian and Spanish deliveries completed the range.
Cauliflowers
The range changed little from the previous week: although the domestic campaign is about to come to an end locally, availability was able to meet the demand without any problems. Belgian and Dutch imports increased noticeably locally, while Polish shipments completed the scene in Berlin.
Cucumbers
Spanish cucumbers now dominated, having ousted the local varieties from the top position. In the now slowly ending Belgian and Dutch season, the harvest volumes were no longer sufficient to fully meet the obligations of large retail chains; these were already switching to Spanish products for the most part.
Sweet peppers
Dutch, Spanish and Turkish green peppers formed the basis of the offer. Polish inflows complemented, Belgian and a few domestic ones rounded off the range of goods. The presence of Spanish deliveries apparently increased. As a result, pricing became quite difficult in some cases.
Source: BLE