Brusco is locking in IQF garlic puree volumes early to protect customers.
The supply of IQF garlic puree is likely to be disrupted by the US/Chinese trade tariff uncertainty.
Securing your volumes early will help ensure you have product when you need it. Delaying volume commitments may lead to shortages later on in the year.
IQF Garlic Puree Report Highlights
- As factories are producing much closer in correlation to contracted volumes, there may be much less excess product to spot buy than in recent years.
- Traditionally, producers freeze large quantities for year-round supply, but to reduce storage costs and avoid carry-overstock, this practice will be limited this year.
- Rising costs and storage risks are causing more cautious production planning.
As the uncertainty around tariffs continues, Chinese garlic purée factories are adjusting their production strategies, most notably by limiting the amount of carry-over stock they produce this season.
Traditionally, these factories manufacture most of the year’s supply during the harvest season and keep it in frozen storage for gradual sale. But this year, they’re taking a more cautious approach due to cost and risk.
With no clear path forward on trade with the U.S., producers are hesitant to create large surpluses that they may not be able to sell. Additionally, the cost of freezing and storing excess product for up to a year is significant.
Factories will still produce beyond their contracted volumes, but they’re pulling back from the aggressive overproduction of previous years.
This move isn’t universal across the industry, but it’s likely a common consideration among producers that supply to the U.S.
These suppliers are evaluating whether they can shift volumes to other markets or whether it makes more sense to scale back.
Guarding Against Allergens: Extra Steps for Peanut-Free Peace of Mind
Adding to the complexity is an emerging food safety concern around peanut contamination.
There have been increased reports about Chinese garlic powder testing positive for peanut traces, possibly due to crop rotation practices. Our supplier has made it clear that this is an issue they take seriously.
They go through extra measures within the facilities to carefully monitor for allergen cross-contamination, especially peanuts. This level of attention to detail offers peace of mind and a unique quality advantage, allowing our customers to go into production with confidence.
Our recommendations
For buyers, this all means one thing: to watch the market closely. If a U.S./China trade deal materialises late in the season, supply could be tight. If not, a more cautious global supply landscape could become the new norm.
Book your IQF garlic puree supply today so we can guarantee enough stock to last you throughout the season and keep your production on track.
Talk to our IQF expert and Category Manager Zoey, who has extensive knowledge of the IQF vegetables market across multiple origins, including Chinese IQF Garlic puree. She is always happy to share her insight and provide updates on the latest market developments.
Zoey.Baxter@brusco.co.uk | +44 (0) 1386 386 555
