Bertus Schipper News Today

"Fewer Spanish and Greek grapes benefit sales"

"Sicilian grapes off to a good start in empty market"

"After high prices at the Brazilian melon season's start, they're now back to the old level"

"Renewed demand on melon market, after some tough weeks" The European melon market has been terrible recently. But, demand has been picking up for most varieties in the past two weeks.  "The low prices are partly due to Brazil having sent high volumes. Because of the low prices, importers, fortunately, canceled orders. Prices have risen to a more decent level," says Bertus Schipper of Zoutewelle, in the Netherlands. "Melons seem to remain a hospitality industry item, certainly at this time of ...