date:Jan 21, 2019
es are stable compared to last year. What is different is the export position of French apples in Northern Europe. Countries such as Belgium and Germany are self-sufficient this year, so there are hardly any export opportunities for the French. In general, traders are satisfied with the quality of the fruit. The Gala, for instance, has benefited from the warm summer recorded last year, so the coloring is better. Other varieties, such as the Sainte-Claire, have suffered more from the heat.
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