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WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands, 17 November 2025 — Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in premium quality, Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, thanks to a combination of grower innovation and a transportation rethink which has resulted in a shorter shipping time.

From week 51 onwards – just before the holidays – we will start with the first organic grapes of the new overseas season. Growing conditions in South Africa and Chile are favourable, and the quality is expected to be excellent. Volumes are similar to last year, but demand appears to be around 30% higher – likely resulting in a tight market.

In the Waterberg Highlands of Limpopo, South Africa, Pro-Plum Organics produces top-quality organic plums, peaches, apricots and nectarcots. The family business of Paul Roos Sr and Jr is the only commercial producer of organic stone fruit in South Africa.

Our partnership with Basak Tarim, the family business of grower Baris Kocagoz in the Turkish region of Söke, began in the early 2000s. On their 20 hectares of organic land, they grow beautiful Hicaz pomegranates – rich in colour, flavour and antioxidants.

From week 49 onwards, Eosta starts the season for overseas organic stone fruit. In addition to our familiar organic plums, this year we are expanding the range with organic peaches, apricots and nectarcots – all supplied by our grower Pro-Plum Organics in South Africa.

Bring extra festive cheer to your shelves with Eosta’s special Christmas selection – a colourful range of organic fruit and vegetables full of flavour and appeal.

In the Krimpenerwaard region, The Cranberry Company grows organic cranberries on 18 hectares of peat soil – an innovative example of “farming with nature”, showing respect for soil, water and biodiversity.

For the past three years, Eosta has been involved in cultivation trials in Bosnia and Herzegovina to establish European ginger production. Together with local partner Agrolink, we are working towards a stable, sustainable supply of fresh organic ginger closer to home.

A recent issue of the German trade magazine Ökologie & Landbau featured an extensive article on Living Wage initiatives. Journalist Leo Frühschütz interviewed, among others, Eosta’s Sustainable Sourcing Manager Gert-Jan Lieffering about Eosta’s practical approach.