WAPA unveiled its production forecasts
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WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) announced the estimates of apple and pear crops in Europe during the Prognosfruit conference held recently in Merano (Italy).
EUROPEAN 2015 production is expected to reach 11 974 000 tonnes of apples. A volume down 5% compared to 2014 but 7% higher than the average of the last three years. As regards the variety Golden Delicious -5% (2 546 000 tons), Gala (stable; 1 331 000 tons), Idared -7% (1 111 000 tons), Red Delicious -5% (644 000 tons) .
Pear production is estimated at 2.343 million tons. A volume down 3% compared to 2014 but 6% higher than the average of the last three years. Regarding varieties: Conference -2% (934 000 tons), Abate Fetel -7% (334 000 tons), William BC -5% (262 000 tons).
souce : wapa association org