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Date: 5th December 2024
The 2024 season was marked by more confidence, stability and sustainability in the macadamia market. Inventories quickly ran empty as the market sought to secure supply before volumes were committed, as carry-in stock or excess volumes were not available like in previous years. Major processors in various regions end the year on depleted stocks. Interest […]
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Date: 27th November 2024
Last week, we received some unexpected news from the Philippines coconut industry. Franklin Baker, one of the world's oldest and largest producers, has ceased operations at all three of its factories - at least temporarily. For years, Franklin Baker has reportedly been seeking potential buyers or investors, though with limited success so far. While official […]
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Date: 21st November 2024
Prunes this season appears to be progressing more rapidly than in previous years, driven by a larger available supply from the 2023 season and robust demand from China. Chile has increased its proportion of unpitted prune exports by 3% compared to pitted prunes as of week 34. The trend of rising unpitted prune exports has […]
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Date: 20th November 2024
The 2024 California walnut crop estimate has been set at 670,000 inshell tons, a 19% decrease from the 2023 harvest. However, many industry experts believe this estimate is overly conservative. Harvesting began in September, and early-season varieties fell significantly short of expectations. As the season progressed, mid and late-season varieties also underperformed. Now, many in […]
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Date: 19th November 2024
Coconut oil plays a crucial role in the production of banana chips, as it is the primary medium used for frying and flavouring. Its rich, distinct taste complements the natural sweetness of bananas. However, the recent surge in coconut oil prices has been putting upward pressure on the cost of banana chips. This increase is […]
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Date: 14th November 2024
The 2024 Greek Black Currants crop season is currently unfolding with production volumes expected to remain under 10,000 metric tons. As market conditions and supply fluctuations continue to develop, We will keep monitoring key trends in raw material pricing and supply availability. In general, your buying strategy will largely be influenced by the ongoing volatility […]
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Date: 13th November 2024
October almond shipment figures fell at the lower end of projections, reflecting continued logistical challenges. However, sales climbed from 250 million lbs in 2023 to 265 million lbs in 2024, marking the highest October volume since 2019. This growth highlights resilience in demand despite supply chain constraints. Meanwhile, committed stock levels, a key indicator of […]
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Date: 12th November 2024
A quick update on the apricots market in Türkiye. Shipments are back up by 39%. The exports in October totalled 9,246 tons compared to 6,630 tons, and the year-to-date exports increased 37% to 25,461 tons. The market in Malatya is steady, but the high interest rates are deterring packers. There is short covering/stock taking for now, but there […]
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Date: 7th November 2024
China The 2024/25 crop forecast is 1.5 million metric tons in-shell, a significant increase from last season. This has been driven by favourable weather across key growing regions. Trees produced abundant but smaller-sized fruit, with more double and triple berries. Harvesting began in August and was expected to continue through early October. The selling season […]
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Date: 5th November 2024
It's understood across the board that the vine fruit crop size is smaller than in previous years, and farmers are reluctant to bring their produce to market despite the current high prices. In the chart below, you can see the export figures of Türkiye. Comparing the 2024 crop figures with the average figures of the […]
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