"The issues with Spanish oranges mean an increased demand for those from South Africa"
Inferior quality oranges and mandarins and a kiwi shortage caused by crop issues in New Zealand. In these times when the climate significantly affects harvests, it can be difficult to get good product. It is a situation that suits Jaap van Dijk of the Dutch company Más Frutas to a tee. "I deal with shortages. If a customer can't find certain products, they call me," the trader explains.
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