date:May 29, 2023
has lost days of harvesting due to rain, and now more heavy rain is predicted which could rule out much of next weeks planned citrus picking as well.
Western Cape producers grow their fruit in a non-citrus black spot area, meaning both Europe and the USA are open for them.
A cold spring in Europe and England has stimulated citrus demand.
In Europe and in the UK customers are screaming for fruit, says a trader. Spain is basically finished, and there are record prices for oranges from Egypt. Th