Author: Chris Wilding

Chelmer Foods Seed Market outlook 17.02.2023

Chilean Raisins new crop update, February 2023

With new crop Chilean raisins coming up most producers/exporters are worried about the development of the exchange rate Peso/USD. The USD has devaluated against the Peso in the last few months (around 7% since beginning of 2023), so chances are export prices in USD will go up.   Also, the prices of raw materials in Chile go […]

US walnut report, January 2023

Carry-in from the prior season: 137,969 2022 Crop Receipts (to date): 747,870 Total available for shipment: 885,839 Less: Shipments to date thru Jan 31: 323,891 Remaining unshipped supply: 561,948 Less: Commitments as of Jan 31: 200,000 Remaining supply available for sale: 361,948 Supply The December 31, 2022 inventory report announced crop receipts of 747,870 in-shell […]

Hazelnuts, market report 10.02.2023

Mundus Agri. The current issue for the hazelnut market is low demand. Despite this, prices saw a sudden increase in Turkey in December 2022, as a result of limited supply of raw nuts and strong exports, with companies such as Mondelez and Ferrero purchasing more than anticipated. Exports in December 2022 reached 41,751 metric tons […]

Pecan Nuts, market update 10.02.2023

Mundus Agri. US Pecan Demand Rising But Driven by Domestic Market US demand for pecans has increased by 10.5% this season, with 155 million pounds shipped between September and December 2022, a 14.7 million pound increase from the previous year. However, exports tell a different story with only 25 million pounds shipped, a decline of […]

Californian Almonds, Market update, 10.02.2023

The Almond Board of California released the January Position Report detailing shipments of 229 million pounds, up 29% from last year YTD shipments are now up 2%, a dramatic turnaround The most surprising and bullish part of the report was net new sales for January. 350 million pounds were put on the books in January […]

Diced Apple and Apple Rings

Get ready for the ultimate healthy snack experience! 🍎💥 Introducing our latest additions: Apple Rings and Diced Apples! 🍎😍 Both made from juicy apples, sun-dried to perfection for a crisp and crunchy snack packed with vitamins and minerals. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, topping, or adding to your favorite trail mix. Contact our sales team now […]

Californian Almond, Crop Progress Report – February 6, 2023

The California Central Valley experienced a wet winter in 2022/23, contrary to forecasts of a dry winter due to La Nina conditions. The valley received much-needed rainfall and snow, with the highest amounts recorded in the north state, ranging from 8 to 13 inches in the Sacramento Valley. The Sierra Nevada snowpack reached record levels […]

Türkiye Earthquake

Such a tragedy: A powerful and destructive #earthquake hit southern #Turkiye with damaging spillovers elsewhere. Our thoughts are with the entire people of Türkiye

Chelmer Foods Seed Market outlook 03.02.2023