For example, the price of clementines will increase by €0.10-0.15/kg compared to last year, while mandarin prices should adjust in line with last season. Prices are just firmer.'Īccording to Blasco, price levels will not be comparable to those of the past two years. You can already see that now, especially with the inquiries from Scandinavia and the UK. With the lack of quantities of clementines, we expect a stronger demand for satsumas. However, it is too early to make accurate forecasts - a lot can still happen. Says Blasco, 'Quantities should be sufficient. In contrast, production of mandarins appears to be normal. 'Normal' quantities of mandarins, higher demand for satsumas.

At the beginning of the season, there will also be a reduced harvest of Marisol, because this variety is slowly being replaced by other varieties,' says Blasco. From the end of October to the end of December, we have to be prepared for a drop of up to 40% in clemenules in the main area of Castellón/Tarragona. 'There will be significant shortages of clementines. The 'hottest topic' will be clementines, according to Blasco. From February 2022, there will be a little more again, although we don't expect there to be any shortages.' 'This year's oranges are of better quality than last year, although we will have less product by January 2022 compared to last year. 'In lemons, we estimate that we are facing a loss of about 20% with Primofiori, which is offered from October to March/April, and a minus of 40% with the Verna variety, which is offered from March,' Blasco says. Losses in lemons, better qualities in oranges In an interview with Fernando Blasco, he tells us about the current state of the upcoming citrus season, among other things. The internationally connected KÖLLA Group, offering a wide range of fruits and vegetables, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

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