"We have to be careful not to mistake today's higher sales for profits"
"There seem to be more and more positive signs coming from the top fruit market," says Louis De Cleene of Devos Group. "Both pears and apples are running off very well. Demand has always been high this season, but now supply really seems to be dwindling, especially for good quality. Still, turnover should not be mistaken for profit. Margins are still very small and really under pressure,"
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