date:Sep 24, 2012
than Gala, he said, while early-season varieties such as Discovery had also been hit very hard, with about 50% of the crop having to be sold for juicing rather than as eating apples.
Whats important to stress, however, is that although this coming season will be a setback it will be a slip only and not permanent, Barlow said.
Sales of UK apples and pears in 2011/12
Sainsburys: 40,216 tonnes (30.6% market share)
Tesco: 34,106 tonnes (26%)
Morrisons: 18,651 tonnes (14.2%)
Asda: 12,564 tonnes (