date:Apr 18, 2014
The European market is proving tough for South African top fruit this season. This is due to a high carry-over stock and warm spring weather which is moving consumers away from top fruit to traditional summer fruits such as berries.
The overall export estimates for apples and pears are down by 13% and 8% respectively in comparison to the 2013 export volumes. Bad weather conditions such as hail, prolonged spring conditions as well as summer rainfall in certain production areas has impacted neg