He thinks that the rebound has to do with promotions in supermarkets. "There were less tomatoes at BelOrta. The supply at Hoogstraten and Roeselare was more or less equal. A nice price increase was noticeable at these auctions. The tomato has emerged from the depths.
High priced peppers
"The peppers are selling alright as well. They have been expensive for a while now. The supply is limited in comparison to last year. The green peppers are priced highest: about €2.80; red peppers go for €2.10 and the yellow peppers are the cheapest with prices around €1.90. These prices are globally average."
Larger supply cauliflower
When it comes to cauliflowers, the supply has increased. "We have seen prices of €2.30, but the prices have now decreased to €0.90. The supply to BelOrta was only 500 to 1000 crates per day two weeks ago; this has increased to 7000 crates per day. So the price reduction was to be expected."
Aubergines and courgettes
"The prices of aubergines remain around 1 Euro. Courgettes are around 15 to 20 cents, which is a reasonable price for the summer. The massive rainfall has had its influence on the field cultivation. So the supply has decreased."
