Production estimates for the apple harvest in Europe are 3% higher than last year; good prospects for Italy

Production estimates for 2023 predict an apple harvest in Europe of 11.411 million tons, 3% more than last year. On the pear front, on the other hand, the European one will be one of the poorest harvests in recent years (-12.9% on 2022). These are the data that emerged today at Prognosfruit (Trentino Alto Adige, 2-4 August), the event organized by Apot together with Wapa (World Apple and Pear Association) and Copa-Cogeca (Association of European agricultural producers and cooperatives), with the support of Assomela. “There will be great opportunities to stimulate the consumption of apples and pears in the coming season, raising prices to match the quality and environmental, nutritional and health benefits,” commented Wapa general secretary Philippe Binard. Apples: the situation country by country High temperatures and persistent lack of water have reduced fruit development and therefore an 11% drop in production is expected in Poland. Also for other countries the harvest will be ...