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From The Field: Mandarins – May 25, 2021

WHAT OUR GROWERS ARE SAYING


SALTO
PAYSANDÚ
COQUIMBO
VALPARAISO
METROPOLITANA
O’HIGGINS

CITRUSDAL
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

Clemenvillas from week of May 25, 2021

FROM PAYSANDÚ, URUGUAY:

“Clementine harvesting finished last week. Novas harvesting has started. The degreening process is on.” – Samifruit Uruguay

Novas from week of May 25, 2021

No new comments – Urud’Or

Clemenvillas from week of May 25, 2021
Clemenvillas from week of May 25, 2021

FROM COQUIMBO, CHILE:

“This week we continue packing Clementines.” – CompañÍa Frutera del Norte

Clementines from week of May 25, 2021

FROM Valparaiso, CHILE:

“The crop continues to develop nicely.” – Exportadora Calafate

Mandarins from week of May 25, 2021

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

Clementines from week of May 25, 2021
Clementines from week of May 25, 2021

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

PERU: MODERATE
Moderate volumes.

URUGUAY: MODERATE
Moderate volumes.

GLOBAL demand

STEADY
Steady demand.

Market trend

STEADY
The market is steady.

BEST UPCOMING WEEKS TO PROMOTE

Week ending June 20.