Apple sales in the South of Brazil have been robust this week, despite the Proclamation of the Republic holiday, as classifiers are completing their inventories. This has led to an increase in prices for most apple profiles, with the gala 165 Cat 1 variety selling for 9% more than the previous week at R$ 110.22 per 18 kg box. However, sales and pricing may slow down in the coming weeks due to the approaching end of the month.