Domestic plums clearly dominated the market: Various top varieties, Cacaks varieties, as well as Hauszwetschge and Fellenberg were primarily available. Presenta and Ortenauer were new additions to the range. According to the BLE, Hanita lost importance. Lepotica and Stanley were the main varieties delivered from Eastern Europe; however, the fruit was too soft in Munich, so it did not generate enough popularity. In Berlin, on the other hand, it was well received. Italian Stanley costs between EUR 1.30 and EUR 1.40/kg in the capital.
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In general, there was a fair amount of demand. Prices developed rather unevenly: they rose in Munich, but fell in Hamburg due to slow sales. In some cases, a wide price range was established depending on the organoleptic properties of the loads.
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Apples
The supply changed: classic early apples such as Galmac, Discovery, Sommerregent, and Gravensteiner increasingly disappeared from the market. Instead, Elstar, Jonagold, and Boskoop became more prominent. The first Pinova and Holsteiner Cox appeared and complemented the product range.
Pears
The assortment consisted mainly of Italian, Turkish, and domestic offers. The relevance of Turkish Santa Maria increased slightly. Santa Maria also came primarily from Italy and, like Williams Christ, gained in importance.
Table grapes
Italian deliveries dominated the market ahead of Turkish shipments. French, Greek, Portuguese, and domestic products were only of a supplementary nature. Italian Italia grapes started the season and were immediately well-received by customers.
Peaches and nectarines
The season unpredictably entered the home stretch: deliveries decreased noticeably, the quality of the offerings declined increasingly, and a certain customer saturation could no longer be denied. The summer holidays also contributed to the generally weak demand.
Lemons
Eureka lemons from South Africa dominated the market and were also supplied from Argentina. Verdelli lemons from Spain and Eureka lemons from Chile appeared in Berlin, but these only served to round off the overall picture.
Bananas
All in all, storage options were limited, with the ongoing summer holidays playing a major role in many places. Retailers mostly adjusted their supply to the weak demand, thus avoiding major price changes.
Cauliflower
Domestic loads dominated the market by a wide margin. Supplies from Belgium, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands were merely supplementary. Prices often fell slightly, which certainly accelerated subsequent turnover.
Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce was mainly sourced domestically, with Dutch lettuce following in terms of importance. The first Spanish products appeared in Frankfurt, costing EUR 9 per 9-pack. Only domestic products were available for mixed lettuce, which became noticeably more expensive in Frankfurt.
Cucumbers
The range of cucumbers consisted of German, Dutch, and Belgian deliveries. The availability of domestic loads was limited, while that of Belgian loads expanded. Prices tended to fall: in Frankfurt, they fluctuated daily, while in Hamburg, they dropped quite significantly.
Tomatoes
Dutch and Belgian loads dominated. The presence of Turkish round tomatoes expanded immensely. Polish supplies also increased. Domestic products were scarce and correspondingly expensive. Overall, prices fell.
Bell peppers
Dutch shipments dominated, followed by Turkish and Polish shipments in terms of volume. A wide price range established itself in Berlin: returns from food retailers and Class II offers were relatively inexpensive, while prices for fresh supplies rose. In Frankfurt and Hamburg, red peppers became cheaper, which is why they could be sold quickly.
Source: BLE