The stocks of Golden and Gala apples decreased the most in the world

Published 2024년 11월 22일

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The article highlights a decrease in the volume of apples in the European Union markets for both fresh and processed products, with specific variations in popular varieties such as Golden Delicious and Gala experiencing a 10% and 11% drop, respectively, compared to 2023. This decline is primarily attributed to adverse weather conditions, especially spring frosts. Despite these challenges, Red Delicious harvest increased by 20%, and new varieties managed to maintain their previous year's performance. As of November 2024, apple stocks saw a year-on-year decrease in most countries, except for Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. European countries have been experiencing good export results, particularly to South America, overcoming logistical issues caused by the complex geopolitical situation.

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Philippe Binard, Secretary General of the World Association of Apple and Pear Growers (WAPA), shared data on the apple sector in the European Union. He confirmed that this year is significantly different from the previous ones: the volume of apples on the markets of fresh and processed products has decreased. This is reported by EastFruit. “The main decline was recorded for two popular varieties: Golden Delicious and Gala, whose yields decreased by 10% and 11%, respectively, compared to 2023. However, the Red Delicious harvest increased by 20%, and the new varieties maintained last year's figures. The main reason for the decrease in yield was adverse weather conditions, especially the spring frosts that affected most of Europe," the publication notes. It added that as of November 2024, apple stocks were down year-on-year in most countries, with the exception of Italy, Spain and Switzerland, where stocks ...

Source: Agrotimes