Once harvested, the apples will be processed and placed on the market to guarantee regular supplies over 12 months.
Josef Wielander, VI.P. director
Despite the increase in cultivated surfaces, a drop in production is also expected for club varieties. "Volumes should be in line with last year for Ambrosia®, Envy® and Kanzi®. The harvesting of Ambrosia® will start in late September, that of Kanzi® will start in early October and that of Envy® will start in late October," explains Wielander.
Gala already has a good colour, while we will have to wait a while for Golden because "everything depends on the last few days. If September continues with such hot days and cool nights, then quality will be perfect and with an excellent colour. The only problem will be the grades, as we will have less 80/85 apples and more 70/75 and 75/80 apples. This is also true for other varieties."