Happy New Year!

As we enter into 2024, we want to thank all of our valued customers and partners for their continued business and support through what we all know has been a very challenging 2023.

Published: 31st December 2023

Chelmer Food Service now available!

We've started our new Chelmer Food Service range, available in 1kg and 3kg packs! Take a look at our new website www.chelmerfoodservice.com

Published: 9th August 2023

Apricot Market Report 23 03 23

Earthquake Consequences • Exports in February were 4,685 tons compared to 5,578 tons last year • Exports year to date are 54,040 tons compared to 57,309 tons last year EARTHQUAKE As a direct result of the earthquakes on the 6th of February exports were reduced. All factories in Malatya were closed for at least a […]

Published: 23rd March 2023

Tropical Dried Fruit - Brief Market Update March 2022

Throughout the world, we are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. This has led to staffing issues, thus resulting in lack of manpower to process orders, and causing production delays. Shipping delays have also continued to be an issue in the sector, with many end users requiring their goods to a strict deadline. We are […]

Published: 18th March 2022

Almond Market Update – March 2022

As of the end of February, the Almond industry was down 16%. This comes as no surprise further to the slow demand and shipments being a bottle neck for packers’ ability to supply. Commitments were also down 3%, which in many sellers’ eyes is a miracle given the major hesitation to buy for many commodities. […]

Published: 15th March 2022

Hazelnut Brief Market Update – March 2022

Over the weekend, Turkey saw some frosty conditions in many parts of the country. Most growing regions do not seem to be massively affected directly, although there is some concern for regions of less than 200m in altitude. Some areas had some snow fall, which settled for a short period of time before melting and […]

Published: 15th March 2022

Walnut Market Update – March 2022

In the USA, the February walnut shipment figure was 62,014 tons. Against last years figure of 6,604 tons, this shows a decrease of less than 1%. So far for 2021 crop, the industry is reported to have shipped 373,645 tons, compared to the same time last year of 2020 crop of 457,524 tons. This shows […]

Published: 11th March 2022

Cashew Nut Market Update - March 2022

Demand for Cashews and nuts in general has been fueled by strong retail performance, as consumers look for health boosting foods – of which Cashews are one. The current low pricing environment has supported the demand and is likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This presents an upside to potential to […]

Published: 10th March 2022

Apricot Brief Market Update – March 2022

February 2022 saw a total of 5,797 tons of Apricot exported from Turkey, up from January’s figure of 5,337 tons by a total of 460 tons. February 2021 saw 7,357 tons exported, this shows a decrease of 1,560 tons – this shows the vast decrease in ability to supply and demand at present in the […]

Published: 7th March 2022

Turkish Vine Fruit Market Update – March 2022

Turkish Vine Fruit registrations saw 246,000 tons at the end of February. This is 13% lower than the 2020 crop figure of 282,000 tons. The unofficial estimation of total crop is 290,000 tons. So far, it seems that 85% of crop has changed hands. End of February export figure form Turkey to date was 130,000 […]

Published: 4th March 2022