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Marktbericht No. 66 market update Turkish sultanas/Thompsons
2018-11-07 | The German consumer magazine Öko Test has published an article regarding nuts and raisins mixes. Already in 2013, the journal tested grapes and criticised the high number of individual pesticides.
Marktbericht No. 65 market update China pumpkin seed kernels new crop
2018-11-06 | After travelling for 9 days throughout China we arrived back in Hamburg on 2 November. Partially in wintry conditions we met with 3 of our main shippers in the provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. We have conducted 3 in-depth and comprehensive on-site audits, one of these audits together with 2 external specialists from Scandinavia.
Marktbericht No. 64 update Turkish sultanas/Thompsons
2018-10-18 | The Turkish Lira is still recovering against the USD and increased in value with 8% during the last 4 weeks! At the same time the EURO is weaker with 2% against the USD.
Marktbericht No. 62 update Turkish sultanas/Thompsons raisins
2018-10-17 | Today we have received information that one of the leading Turkish Raki distilleries is offering TRY 7,50 p.kg for the “cheapest” raw materials. They are looking to buy 15.000 mt. This is actually the price for raw materials of high-quality type 9 produce. Although the Raki industry purchases low quality raw materials (rain-damaged material etc.)! Furthermore, the recovering Turkish lira increases prices for raw materials!
Marktbericht No. 60 update Turkish sultanas/Thompsons
2018-10-15 | Thursday last week Turkish legal authorities freed controversial US pastor Andrew Brunson. Immediately after his release he travelled to Germany. This act represents a significant step towards relieving the tense situation between Washington and Ankara. This decision will partially restore the severely damaged confidence of international investors and markets and will help the Turkish economy regaining strength.