Sunrays® Blog
From The Field: Mandarins – May 25, 2021
WHAT OUR GROWERS ARE SAYING
FROM SALTO, URUGUAY:
“We continue with Clemenvilla harvest and will do so until week 23. Week 24-25 is expected to start with our first harvest of Tangos.” – Camposol Uruguay
FROM PAYSANDÚ, URUGUAY:
“Clementine harvesting finished last week. Novas harvesting has started. The degreening process is on.” – Samifruit Uruguay
No new comments – Urud’Or
FROM COQUIMBO, CHILE:
“This week we continue packing Clementines.” – CompañÍa Frutera del Norte
FROM Valparaiso, CHILE:
“The crop continues to develop nicely.” – Exportadora Calafate
FROM Citrusdal, South Africa:
“Clementine packing is well on its way, sizing is one count smaller than initial forecast suggested. Eating quality is good. Our next variety is the Fairchilds, brix is 11.3 and acids are 1.3.” – Goede Hoop Vrugte
Mandarins
VARIETIES WE ARE CURRENTLY SHIPPING
Uruguay Clemenules/Oronules.
VARIETIES WE WILL BE SHIPPING SOON
Uruguay and Peruvian Mandarins are here now, with Peruvian fruit arriving next week. The first Chilean and South African Mandarins will arrive in early June. Southern Hemisphere supplies are increasing, and will be promotable by the middle of June.
SUNRAYS® VOLUMES
GLOBAL demand
Market trend
BEST UPCOMING WEEKS TO PROMOTE
Week ending June 20.