When will the EU apple market breathe?

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Despite high energy prices, a cost increase of 10 euros per 100 kg, and the drought in Europe, a record harvest is making the life of apple growers very difficult. However, it is also true that the Belgian and Polish crops have not yet been processed, which, unlike many other countries, is lower than average. Although buyers are much more price-sensitive and buy fewer apples due to inflation, due to labor shortages and increased storage prices, according to analysts, sellers can enjoy a more stable market in February 2023. This may be the case mainly because of the Elstar and Gala varieties from Southern Europe. According to the experts, the apple harvest in the EU should be reduced by at least 1.5 tons in order for the apple orchards to operate economically in the future.

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