Switzerland: fruit industry reports record revenues

Fruit producers in Switzerland are expecting a record harvest this year for strawberries and cherries, reports the German website Fruchthandel.de. The agriculture information service LID reported that the plums season also looks to have been just as successful.

The plum harvest is currently at full speed. The 'Schweizer Obstverband' (Swiss Fruit Union) expect 4,300 tons from the plum harvest. That would be 15% more than the last big year, which was in 2011. All these plums have a downside as well actually. Because the supply will most likely overtake the demand, there is talk of a downward price spiral, writes LID. Right now the market prices are on target. Wholesalers are currently selling plums at lower prices than normal.

The fruit industry expects a big harvest from top fruits as well. Apples from fruit plantations are expected to have a harvest of 152,600 tons. That would be 15% more than the previous year. The pear harvest is expected to yield 25,110 tons, 16% more than last year.