Pumpkin seeds: buyers demand pesticide analysis

October 16, 2024 at 12:52 PM , Der AUDITOR
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DALIAN. As the pesticide contamination of Chinese GWS kernels is steadily increasing, many buyers are now only purchasing goods with appropriate certification. This is causing considerable differences in prices. Meanwhile, demand has increased noticeably and organic goods are in short supply.

Speculators start buying

Prices on the Chinese pumpkin seed market have risen significantly in recent weeks as demand has increased both domestically and overseas. The commodity prices for shine skins are currently at CNY 13.5-14/kg. Some speculators have already started to build up their stocks to take advantage of the low prices, which has also contributed to the increases. These were previously the lowest prices in the last four years, so there was hardly any room for further declines. Orders from customers have increased and suppliers must therefore also intensi

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