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The first containers of organic white grapes are on their way and available before Christmas. As one of the few importers, we deliver these organic grapes by boat. As always, demand for these first grapes of the season is high, so be quick to have them on the shelves before Christmas.
Qualitatively, it looks like another good grape year. During our visit to our South African growers in November, we were able to personally inspect the harvest and discuss this season's growing conditions. The organic red grapes are starting to colour nicely due to the colder nights in the Orange River region, allowing us to supply both organic red and white grapes from January.
Until the end of May, we have a diverse range of organic grapes available, both white, red and black varieties from South Africa and Chile.
Logistically, everything is going according to plan at the Cape Town port. However, we keep an eye on alternative transport routes to keep the supply stable, should any problems arise.
The overseas grape season starts in mid-December, but planning begins now. Demand for organic grapes remains strong and our growers need early visibility on the volumes they can reserve for fixed programmes. By aligning programmes in advance, we can secure organic volumes more effectively and are also in a stronger position to offer competitive pricing.
Along the Orange River in South Africa’s Northern Cape lies Carpe Diem, a long-standing and trusted partner for our organic grapes. Owner Gog van der Colff took over the family business in 2000 and made the deliberate decision to switch to organic farming in 2006. What began as a step that not everyone was initially convinced by has developed into a progressive organic farm producing grapes, pecans and raisins.
El Niño is clearly affecting the South American mango season this year. Higher temperatures and unusual rainfall patterns are disrupting flowering, making availability and harvest timing less predictable.
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