Chilean exports of Gala will outstrip Red Delicious for the first time ever this season. According to the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, Gala exports are expected to grow to 255,000 tonnes: a 15 per cent increase on the 2004 season while volumes of Red Delicious are expected to remain at last year’s level of 225,000t.
In total, Chilean apple exports are likely to be up nine per cent on 2004 at 796,000t, according to figures released by Decofrut, a Chilean market analyst.
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