The Polish Fruit Growers Association has expressed surprise and concern over the current processing season for industrial apples, with many plants operating at half or even lower capacity due to an oversupply. Collectors are struggling to transport apples to processing plants and are warning of potential price drops at collection points. The situation is more critical than in the record-breaking harvest year of 2018, with Ukrainian workers already leaving farms due to a lack of work. The association is calling for immediate action to prevent further issues and to ensure a profitable season for both growers and processors.