Wholesale apple prices in the UK recorded mixed movements this week, with some varieties easing while others edged higher.
Among apples, Bramley's Seedling averaged £1.20 per kg, down 2 per cent from £1.22 the previous week. Cox's Orange Group fell more sharply, declining 11 per cent to an average of £1.10 per kg, compared with £1.23 last week.
Egremont Russet was reported at an average of £2.06 per kg, with no direct weekly comparison provided. Braeburn strengthened slightly, rising 3 per cent to £1.15 per kg, up from £1.12. Gala remained stable at £1.17 per kg, unchanged week on week.
Other Late Season apples recorded one of the largest adjustments, falling 25 per cent to an average of £1.24 per kg, compared with £1.66 the previous week.
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In pears, Conference averaged £1.09 per kg, up 1 per cent from £1.08. Doyenne du Comice edged down 1 per cent to £1.07 per kg, compared with £1.08 last week.
For Bramley's Seedling, the usual trading range was £0.88 to £1.61 per kg, while Cox's Orange Group ranged from £0.88 to £1.50. Egremont Russet was quoted between £1.91 and £2.20 per kg. Braeburn traded from £0.90 to £1.33, and Gala from £0.88 to £1.38.
Other late-season apples ranged from £1.00 to £1.53 per kg.
Conference pears showed a wide range from £0.75 to £1.66 per kg, while Doyenne du Comice ranged from £0.80 to £1.32.
No reported prices were listed this week for blackberries, currants, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, plums, raspberries, or strawberries.
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