Portugal: A 'Must-Have' Origin Portugal is set to begin its campaign in week 44 with the first Navelina and Newhall oranges. "We expect a slight increase in Portuguese orange volumes this year, up by around 2%." This upward trend, seen over recent years, is likely to continue. "We're forecasting a 10% to 15% rise in demand towards the end of the year. Portugal remains a reliable source for distributors. Navelina oranges perform particularly well in supermarkets, offering a balance of reasonable prices and consistent quality. There's little risk with these batches." Spain: The Benchmark for European OrangesStill the dominant player (with Spanish oranges accounting for nearly 70% of the oranges consumed in France), the first Spanish Navelina oranges are set to arrive in week 42. "Once they arrive, we know the season is truly underway, and consumption tends to skyrocket in France," explains the operator. However, this year's volumes may be down by around 5% due to drought in key regions like Valencia and Andalusia. Publication date: Mon 7 Oct 2024 © FreshPlaza.com / Contact Source link : https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9665885/portugal-is-always-a-safe-bet-for-distributors/ Author : Publish date : 2024-10-07 12:32:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.