Chris Wilding & Simon Heather appointed to Board of Directors

With immediate effect Chris Wilding and Simon Heather will join the Board of Directors of Chelmer Foods Limited. Both Chris and Simon have made a significant contribution to the ongoing success of the company since first joining in 2007 and 2010 respectively. The Board of Directors thank you for your continued support and we look forward […]

Published: 2nd November 2018

James Weaire appointed Managing Director

James will succeed Roger Weaire, who has been our MD for 26 years having established the company in 1992. During his tenure Roger has built a business of great strength and reputation, from humble beginnings to the leader in its sector. The values that he has set out are the hallmarks of Chelmer Foods and will be […]

Published: 2nd November 2018

Turbulent time for Sesame

Don’t rely on crop data as prices trend will be deciding on arrival of new crop & overseas demand. Market went at year’s highest level, no farmers/stockiest came to show their interest to sell their stock, which proved low inventory & raised doubt on new crop sowing data provided by government authority. Sowing was similar […]

Published: 30th October 2018

Hurricane Michael causes havoc in pecan growing area around Georgia

Last week hurricane Michael hit the pecan area in Georgia. Rumours suggest that the damage is significant. The upcoming weeks it will become clear what the exact damage will be. However, first reports are not looking good for the Georgia crop. Last year Georgia was also hit by a hurricane. In the beginning it was […]

Published: 16th October 2018

2018 season’s official berry count

This is a preliminary note to inform 2018 season’s official berry count standard recently announced by the Turkish Ministry of Economy. Jumbo Standard Medium Small Small - Small Below 200 201-280 281-380 381-500 501+ Please let us know if you have any questions or need any information.

Published: 9th October 2018

Almond August Position Report -8.5% percent decrease

The Almond Board of California has released the August Position Report with shipments tallying  +154.2 million pounds compared to 168.5  million pounds last year for a -8.5%  percent decrease. The August shipments had been expected to be lower than last year as harvest was off to a slower start this season combined with the later Diwali […]

Published: 12th September 2018

Turkish Apricots exports started the season strongly

Exports in August were 7,546 tons, compared to 8,547 tons last year. Average export price for whole apricots for August  was $2988/ton FOB compared to $2,986 in July. Exports started the season strongly when you consider that there was a 10 days public holiday from the 17th to the 27th of August during which all plants, […]

Published: 10th September 2018

Californian Walnut Crop Estimate 2018

The 2018 California walnut production is forecast at a record 690,000 tons, up 10 percent from 2017's production of 630,000 tons. This is very close to the Handler’s Estimate of 691,000 tons that came out  at the end of July.  This forecast is based on the 2018 Walnut Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was officially […]

Published: 3rd September 2018

Firmness in the Poppy seed market due to low crop estimate

According to market signals, it feels like 2008 when we had the all-time high prices. Estimates are still low and it is not getting any better... Predictions on the basis of estimates from the Czech Statistical office are aiming on a maximum new crop volume for 2018 of 15.000 MTs only. Considering the last 5 […]

Published: 30th August 2018

Pumpkin - Poor planting and quality of GWS could put pressure on Shineskin

Due to bad economic benefit within the last 3-4 years, farmers continue to reduce the planting area and this planting year is no exception, coupled with sand storms and snow showers during the end of May, the planting area continues to reduce by a further 10-15%. Quality for this season will be questionable. Ordinarily one […]

Published: 21st August 2018