VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21690, 25 January 1936, Page 16

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

GOOD PROSPECTS FOR THE WINTER

FIRM MARKET FOR MOST KINDS

A feeling that all will be well with the fruit and vegetable markets for the winter was expressed by growers, wholesalers, and retailers With whom "The Press" communicated yesterday. There was a certain amount of doubt about oranges, as the policy of the Government concerning the admission of Island and Australian fruit was not yet clearly defined. There was also some uncertainty about the apple market, because, although there were prospects of a large crop, the quality could not be judged definitely, and it was mentioned that if there was Uittle fruit of export* grade there was a chance that the market might W overburdened with second grade produce. , Supplies of Jamaica oranges were coming to hand regularly and were satisfying the demand. The last of this supply was expected about the end of March, and though the Australian oranges, if satisfactory arrangements were reached between the two Governments, would not arrive until the end of May, Cook Island oranges could be,expected during April, and it was always, possible to fill in the gaps between the seasons with Californian fruit. Tomatoes and stone fruit were selling at good firm prices, one large firm stating that the prices ruling at present were the best for ■ year ?i tt was bought that it would be a week or so before the outside-grown fruit made much effect on the market. When th&t S£? + l tarted t 0 £ome on *> market there was naturally a fall £ S e Pr; c V There also appeared to be a shorter supply of the. stone f2SJ S 7 P ! ach * es "» d apricots. All the SS i° fl far t s's and ™'clean and tree of fly and disease.

Vegetable Market Potatoes and onions were coming in very freely, and the prices obtained for both these vegetables were low, each selling at three shillings a case. The onions, from the autumn-sown crops, were especially about the only produce" not" cleared irom the floor. Though marrows were comparawere selling at good stable prices. Small vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips, were plentiful, without a glut on the market. Altogether the prospects for the winter were considered good. It was any in either fruit or supplies for the latter market were entirely Everything pointed to the —-* —— men, i\, VVUI good year for all concerned