The World Apple and Pear Organization reviews community production downwards

The World Apple and Pear Organization (WAPA) has revised downwards its production forecasts for these fruits in the European Union for this year. In the case of apples, it now points to a volume slightly below 11 million tons, which means a drop of 4% compared to the advance made last August (which already represented a decrease of 3.3% compared to to 2022). As for pears, 1.72 million tons could be obtained, 6% below the initial forecast (which represented a 13% cut compared to last year). The organization recalls that the first advance was made when the harvest was about to begin and emphasizes that these crops have subsequently been affected by ...