He continues: "We had the same problem around a month ago in Belgium. The pears in Belgium were therefore gone more quickly than in other years. There are some parties here and there, but there is more oversight. The prices have gone down 20 cents in the meantime. At the moment they are at the level of before the panic again. I am hearing of pallox prices between 70 and 75 cents."
20% less pears
The first Belgian pears will be picked at the start of August. "The Corina is on the early side this year. I expect to be able to start the harvest in the first week of August. The pears are on the small side due to the drought and due to treatment after the frost. The volume is also less, 20% less harvest is expected. On a European scale there could be more pears harvested than last season. The Netherlands and Belgium might have less, but Spain and Italy will probably have more than usual this year."
20% less pears
The first Belgian pears will be picked at the start of August. "The Corina is on the early side this year. I expect to be able to start the harvest in the first week of August. The pears are on the small side due to the drought and due to treatment after the frost. The volume is also less, 20% less harvest is expected. On a European scale there could be more pears harvested than last season. The Netherlands and Belgium might have less, but Spain and Italy will probably have more than usual this year."
Apples
According to Tony, apples have been 'dragging on' all season. "Until there was frost damage, there was more speculation after that. In Poland in particular the prices were brought up by this and 10 cents extra was given. At the moment there are still sufficient apples, but some growers are holding on to them as the new harvest will be smaller. It's a logical choice, but I don't think it's very smart. Consumers are really looking forward to the new harvest. If you keep using the old for a month, I don't think people are going to be pleased."
Due to the frost in April we are moving towards an extremely low apple harvest. 20% less is expected in Europe. In Poland it froze over in May and they expect the volume to be much lower there too. We will see what the harvest is like. It looks sad around here. There are trees with only 10 to 20 fruits on them. Belgium was hit hard."
For more information:
Tony Derwael
Bel'Export
Neremstraat 2
3840 Borgloon - Belgium
Tel +32 12 440 551
www.belexport.com
[email protected]
For more information:
Tony Derwael
Bel'Export
Neremstraat 2
3840 Borgloon - Belgium
Tel +32 12 440 551
www.belexport.com
[email protected]
