Dutch growers concerned about the situation on the apple market

Dutch grower Johan Stigter is concerned about the apple market. He mentions the geopolitical situation in Europe and high inflation as factors increasing the uncertainty of sales. After the smooth harvest, the orchard decided to sell most of his fruit. - Taking into account the developments in the world and events in Russia, we chose security - he said. It expects pears to sell better than apples, but believes prices will not increase until April 1. This, of course, depends on the consumption expenditure that the fruit grower predicts will decline under the pressure of economic development. He believes that inflation will hurt fruit sales and sees that pear consumption in Germany is already falling. - In the case of prolonged inflation, people will pay the bills first and then buy the fruit. Global tension causes fear and caution among citizens, he adds. "Rising costs are ...