Fuji apple purchase price at 'half-broken level'···NB apple farmers' dissatisfaction explodes

Published 2025년 11월 28일

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Farmers in Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province, are highly dissatisfied with the company H&B Asia, which purchases and distributes Envy apples. The farmers' complaints center on the purchase price. They argue that the purchase price standards are set excessively in favor of the company, resulting in the actual selling price of Envy apples being significantly lower than that of Fuji apples. Mr. Choi from Samseong-myeon, Boeun County, said, "From the beginning of the business, we were told that the purchase price would be aligned with the average price of Fuji apples at Andong Auction House. However, in reality, it is ridiculously low. Receiving 50% of the Fuji price is already a lot." He further stated, "In 2018, the

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Farmers of Nabi apples in Boeun County Distribution companies only benefit from purchase prices "If we get 50% of Fuji price, we're doing well" Based on an agreement with the Yusan Farmers' Cooperative Distribution companies unilaterally notified this year's negotiations Threatening 'penalty' if apples are not delivered The complaints from farmers of Nabi apples in Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province, are growing. The complaints are directed towards H&B Asia, a company that purchases and distributes Nabi apples. The farmers' grievances center on the purchase prices. They claim that the purchase price standards are set in a way that excessively favors the company. As a result, the actual selling price of Nabi apples falls far short of that of Fuji apples, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. Currently, there are 88 Nabi apple farming households, covering 53 hectares, in the Boeun region. Mr. Choi Mo from Samseong-myeon, Boeun County, said, "From the beginning of the ...

Source: Agrinet