The offer of blueberries from Peru and Argentina continues to strengthen
Photo: Berry People LLC
Now that the North American blueberry season is over, solid volumes are coming from South America and Mexico.
«We are receiving supplies from Argentina and Peru and something from Mexico« confirms Randy Wilson, of King Fresh Produce LLC, based in Dinuba, California. «We expect higher volumes from Peru and Chile; In general, the volume is increasing. In both Argentina and Peru, it has increased around an 20%«.
The sector is witnessing a greater push from Peru this year in terms of berries, in addition to other products. «Peru is changing its dynamics«says Jerald Downs, of Berry People LLC, located in Hollister, California. She points out that, normally, demand for berries increases in December due to the general increase in demand for products in the holiday season. Generally, it coincides in time with the last days of the Argentine season, while the Chilean season has not yet reached its full performance. «But now it seems that this growth in demand is offset by the increase in Peru's supply«Adds Downs.
The demand increases
National demand for blueberries seems strong and that is causing prices to rise slightly compared to last year. “Prices range from $20-24 FOB to a maximum of $30 FOB,” says Wilson. «Maybe a little older than last year. In Peru and Argentina it has been raining a bit and it is possible that this has delayed some shipments«.
As for the future, Wilson anticipates that cranberries will continue to grow in both demand and supply as Thanksgiving and the holiday season approach. «I think the market will remain unchanged or it will go down a bit in the next two weeks"He concludes.
Source: FreshPlaza
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