Dutch buyer is optimistic about upcoming organic stone fruit season Stone fruits are true Christmas items, says Cornelis Ernst, Purchasing Manager at OTC Organics. This Dutch company distributes organic fruit and vegetables. Sales doubled in the two weeks before Christmas. That s because the products being sold are different from the usual fare. People want something special.
OTC strives to visit growers several times a year. Left Cornelis Ernst.
Cornelis expects the coronavirus pandemic issues might increase demand even more. Regardless, he s optimistic about the organic stone fruit season. Nectarcots, peaches, and apricots from South Africa were expected in week 49. From last week, the assortment was extended with plums too. The import stone fruiting season will continue until about the beginning of February. That s longer than before. Cornelis says the longer season meets retailers and consumer demand.