EU apple growers face a sharp production decline for the 2026/27 season, according to initial estimates from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA).
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Researchers at the University of Talca work on mechanisms to curb the losses caused by this problem in orchard and packaging. Scientists from the Pomace Center of the University of Talca identified factors that increase the sensitivity of apples to impact damage, including low fruit temperature and the environment during harvest, as well as elements associated with their nutritional condition.