The apple harvest has kicked off in the Russian region of Krasnodar. The early varieties Geneva and Luch will be the first to be available at prices ranging from 40 to 55 Rouble (0.72 to 0.99 dollars) per kilo. The season started a week later than last year. Prices are on average 30% higher than in 2014, although expressed in dollars they are in fact 20% cheaper.