Apple production in Uruguay is on the increase and more supplies from the South American country have been arriving in the UK. The season runs in parallel with other South American sources such as Argentina and this summer red varieties have been proving popular on some wholesale markets. "We are seeing the fruit come through this year in bigger quantities than last season, for example," said one Liverpool wholesaler.

But the national farming board Junagra reports a movement away from these mainstays to Gala, Fuji and even Cripps Pink and Pink Lady. Allied to this is greater investment in higher density planting systems and an even greater focus on research and development.

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