ORANGE JUICE
The USDA has reduced it forecast for Florida 2009/10 orange crop to 129 million boxes (5.81 million tonnes) -21% below last season. The strong Brazilian real and lower projections for the next Brazilian crop has led to higher prices offered in Europe.
APPLE JUICE
It is still too early for an accurate forecast on the next apple crop in Poland, but analysts point out that the supply is unlikely to be a problem – there will be enough apples to meet the demand from the processing industry.
LEMON JUICE
The dire situation for the lemon concentrate market in Argentina shows no signs of abating.
GRAPE JUICE
The grape crop in top-producer Argentina is underway and the supply looks better than last year.
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
Florida’s grapefruit production for the 2009/10 season is forecast at 18.8 million boxes, 13% below last season, says the USDA.
PINEAPPLE JUICE
Demand for concentrate is good and is expected to get even stronger when the European buyers begin to fix their contracts.
MANGO JUICE
There has been a perceptible decline in interest for mango products from India. In South America, the winter crop in Colombia was very good and supplies are almost sold out.
PASSIONFRUIT JUICE
The market remains extremely tight and prices are set to remain firm for the near term.