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At Eosta, we believe strong, personal relationships with our growers are essential to achieving our shared sustainability goals. In November, our buyers visited our citrus and grape suppliers in South Africa. Key issues, such as rising costs and climate change, were discussed, and together we worked on sustainable solutions.
By personally discussing the impact of climate change on harvests and seasons, rising costs in the chain, and logistical delays, among others, we can respond quickly and effectively to changes in the market and develop sustainable solutions.
These face-to-face meetings not only strengthen relationships and the supply chain, but also contribute to a more sustainable and robust system. Thus, together we realise benefits for customers, growers and the environment, aiming for a healthier and more sustainable future.
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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