Washington lands record crop:Russian import ban could impact apple market

摘要

Washington State orchardists expect to harvest 140 million boxes of apples this fall, almost 10 percent more than ever before and 20 percent more than last season. The record crop did not take the industry by surprise, says Dan Kelly, assistant manager at the Washington Growers Clearing House Association. Packers have been gearing up to handle larger volumes. However, there could be some challenges on the marketing side.Russia recently announced it is banning imports of fruits and other foods from the United States, the European Union, Canada, Australia, and Norway for one year in retaliation for sanctions placed on it by the West.