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Unfortunately there seems to be no shortcut to a peaceful solution in Ukraine, though anyhow much harm has been caused already. The human tragedy is enormous and it looks the scars will anyhow exist for the coming years. Looking at the trading these days, we notice a careful approach of most buyers. The restrictions to […]
The dramatic developments in Ukraine will certainly have influence in our field of business. Of course the human tragedy is by far more important, but from a professional point of view, we must have an eye on the consequences. First of all the dollar firmed somewhat, but not as much as was expected. On a […]
The first harvests of the Southern Hemisphere have started. So far so good with normal weather circumstances, as well as the normal and occasional and local shower which by some has been promoted to a small thunderstorm jeopardizing the upcoming crop. The usual tactics upfront with sellers very careful about what still can happen – […]
In our first issue of the year we wish you a prosperous and most of all a healthy 2022. The year started with some of the same issues as we ended last year: COVID-19, logistic constraints, volatile markets and currencies. An almost full lockdown in our country will hopefully end this weekend, but certain restrictions […]
In our last issue of the CatZinfo we cannot but look back to a ‘roller coaster’ year. In the spring we were still hopeful as COIVID-19 figures came down, but meanwhile we end the year in lockdown and other restrictions for our daily live. Though the pandemic was (and still is) the main issue we […]
It is almost all about logistics (if not COVID)! The delays in shipments do not exclude any origin in a time new crops must arrive in time. Not only for the crucial holiday period, but also to fill the pipeline of many empty markets. The arrogance of the shipping lines however makes it hard to […]
The trade in dried fruits and nuts is preparing for the last 2 months of the year, traditionally with a high consumption. The major issue will be the availability of product, as for some commodities the market is almost empty and logistical disruption may not bring relief in time. This situation brings a lot of […]
General With the majority of the crops on the Northern Hemisphere being harvested or close to be finalized, the final quantities will not bring any surprises. With a few exceptions most crops are smaller, so this being one of the reasons we see in our scope of products – but also in general for food […]
The trade is focusing on the new crops from the Northern Hemisphere. The trend of increasing prices for the crops has continued. For apricots and walnuts prices have increased substantially in the last weeks. Increasing post-COVID demand in combination with disappointing crops results in bullish markets. More than ever this season will show the advantage […]
Now holidays are over – except for the happy few – we cannot but notice almost all products in our scope of business have firmed in pricing. There is a complex of factors which have contributed to these higher prices. Not only smaller (anticipated) crops 2021 (from apricots to walnuts) which also do tumble in […]