Markets challenges persistent in the sector. Consumption has been stifled with recent warm weather conditions. The wider roll out of the school lunches initiative could have also supressed sales over the past 6 months. On a positive note, demand for the food service sector should improve as schools finish for the summer break this week. To date, demand for early varieties is positive. Queens continue to come onto the market as they are fit.
Major heat in European countries has supressed consumption and sales. There are few signs of hope for the old trade but it does appear that growers have made relatively good progress emptying stores. There are still growers with stocks to place and pressure on buyers for movement. There are very few signs of hope for the old trade but it does appear that growers have made relatively good progress emptying stores.
