The first harvest estimates for the 2023-2024 season indicate that we can expect a low apple harvest of 11.7 million tons in Europe (-3.27% compared to last year). The pear harvest in the EU remains on the low side due to the completely disappointing harvest in Italy.

With the arrival of autumn comes the shorter day, but also the enjoyment of the little things: crackling fires, coziness, the smell of cinnamon, fresh apple pie. Yes, especially that apple pie. Year after year, the fresh, juicy apples and pears from native soil end up directly on our shelves and on our plates.

Your Flemish supplier can offer you a wide range of Belgian fruit varieties. Flemish apples, pears, and strawberries are the top products. In addition, the selection of Flemish berry varieties is also growing.

Flemish potatoes are highly popular both domestically and abroad. This is evident from the increasing Belgian exports of fresh potatoes, seed potatoes, and processed potatoes, with the true Belgian fries leading the way.

Local governments have both bottom-up and top-down connections to the implementation of food policy. This neutral role makes them an important strategic player in connecting the various food actors in a local food system.