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Ahead of the start of the overseas citrus season, directors Mike and Dennis visited our growing partners in South Africa. Conditions in the field are positive: the crop is developing well and quality looks strong. At the same time, clear tensions are emerging in the market.
Ahead of the West African mango season, Procurement Manager Joep van Koevorden visited our partners Fruiteq and Buur Sine in Ivory Coast and Senegal. The outlook is positive: both countries are expecting a good harvest in both volume and quality.
Within the citrus category, post-harvest treatment of the peel with fungicides such as imazalil and thiabendazole is common practice to extend shelf life. In organic production, these substances are not permitted. Studies show that residues of one or more of these substances are frequently found on citrus peel in retail [1]. In addition, research points to potential health effects, including a possible genotoxic impact [2] [3].
The Organic Fruit Heroes concept is growing as a fresh alternative in the children’s snack segment. The concept responds to a clear market need: only 42.5% of European children eat fresh fruit every day, whilst parents are increasingly looking for healthy, pesticide-free choices.
During a recent visit to Peru, Product Manager Jessica de Freitas and Sourcing & Procurement Director Dennis de Wit visited long-standing partners Pronatur and Jalhuca. Two different companies, with one clear common factor: strong organisation across the supply chain.
This organic fresh kit makes it even easier to prepare fresh guacamole at home: all the ingredients in one pack – avocados, onion, chilli, garlic and lime.
Following a period of limited organic pear availability, the first overseas volumes have now arrived. Supply is picking up, with stable availability ahead.
Hospitals are reporting a worrying development: fungal infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to rising resistance to existing medicines. A recent article in the Dutch newspaper NRC highlights this issue, which is also being observed more frequently worldwide.
The first avocado volumes from Kenya and Tanzania have arrived and are now available, with stable volumes expected from East Africa this season.
Mavuno Organics organises and strengthens a professional and future-proof organic avocado chain in Kenya, in close collaboration with a growing network of smallholders.
The Murang'a South Growers Group is one of two grower groups within Mavuno. Within this group, different villages work together in a joint cooperative in which decisions are taken collectively.
The BÖLW Industry Report 2025 shows that the European organic market continues to develop positively. Germany, France and Italy are the top three in terms of absolute organic turnover (2024), with Germany remaining the market leader with £18.2 billion in turnover in 2025.
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