FRUIT EXPORT.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 283, 29 November 1937, Page 4

FRUIT EXPORT.

• LONDON AS MARKET. CARRIAGE PROBLEMS DISCUSSED. OUR PRINCIPAL COMPETITORS. (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON', November 28. Messrs. F. W. Moore, Limited, reviewing the 1037 fruit season say: The quality ot fruit was variable. New Zealand apples did not equal their former standards. The pear outlook, which appeared so bright, was vitiated by poof shipments. It is evident the shipping companies have still to master the carriage of pears. Messrs. Moore suggest that New Zealand and Australian interests might examine the whole pear situation in regard to the varieties of packing, the capacity of the market and other features. Commenting on the outlook for 1938, Messrs. Moore say it is impossible to regard it with unqualified optimism. New Zealand and Australian fruit will not meet the competition of stored English, as the British apple crop is light, but competition from other sources is increasing, including the Argentine. Portugal, Italian, Tyrol and Balkan States. Therefore, it is essential that New Zealand and Australian growers study the requirements of the market, especially not to send large dessert apples. The popular call is for 2Viin and 2'/4in sizes. Messrs. Moore draw attention to the likelihood of increased competition from America as a result of the Anglo-American trade pact.