About 15% of apples in Belgium are not harvested

Published Nov 25, 2022

Tridge summary

Belgium's apple production has seen a unexpected surge to 240,000 tons from the projected 220,000 tons, with high quality fruits. However, the market is overwhelmed with competition due to the Ukraine war, leading to low prices. Additionally, the rise in the costs of fertilizers and energy is further increasing the operational expenses, making it an economically challenging year for fruit growers. Consequently, stocks are 20% lower than average and some apples have been left unharvested or sent for processing immediately to mitigate losses.

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Original content

The Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives expected 220,000 tons of Belgian apples this year, but that turned out to be 240,000 tons. The quality was also excellent. However, the prices are low. There is a lot of competition. This has to do with the war in Ukraine. Countries that used to supply Russia now have to look for sales elsewhere. For fruit growers, the prices of fertilizers and energy have risen enormously. The costs for harvesting and storing apples are ...

Source: Agri Holland