Apples
Cyber-physical heating system may protect apple blossoms in orchards
2024-02-29 00:00
Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. Growers' attempts to prevent the flowers from freezing by attempting to heat the canopies of
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International Rootstocks Symposium to be held at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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Good apple supply at competitive prices in the eastern US.
2024-02-29 00:00
Apple supply continues to be excellent in the eastern United States. We were fortunate to have a full crop of some fantastic eastern-grown apples this season," says Brenda Briggs of Rice Fruit Co. in Gardners, Pennsylvania, who notes, "We had a full crop of great apples in the east this season.
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Following a dip in spending and a cautious approach to purchasing organic foods last year due to inflation, the organic market is once again gaining momentum. This resurgence also seems to be benefiting the market for fresh organic fruits, including apples, as highlighted by AMI expert Helwig
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Vip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar
2024-02-28 17:00
Italian marketing consortium Vip has launched a new 100 per cent paper pack for its organic apples, as it continues to enjoy what it describes as a “very strong” commercial campaign.
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French apples go on promotional roadshow in Thailand
2024-02-28 16:00
Interfel, the association for fresh fruit and vegetables from France, has been actively promoting French apples in Thailand this season, following a successful press event in Bangkok.
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Study promotes role of bugs in keeping apple orchards healthy
2024-02-28 11:00
Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain’s apples healthy, a new study has shown.
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A difficult season for Greek apples
2024-02-28 00:00
"Although the Greek apple season got off to a very promising start, unfortunately the reality was very different," he says. This is stated by Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager of the Greek company A.C. Kissavos. "The apple season was very dynamic at the beginning and
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"We welcome new concept clubs, with a special taste profile".
2024-02-28 00:00
After almost 20 years in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker started two years ago as a variety manager at EFC. In addition to the development of the global marketing of the Kanzi® apple, there are also plans to build the market for the Sprizzle® apple, launched
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A problematic season for the Greek apple
2024-02-28 00:00
Although the Greek apple season had a very promising start, unfortunately the reality has turned out to be very different, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager of Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos. "The apple season has been very dynamic since the beginning of the season.
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Competitive pricing on healthy apple supplies
2024-02-28 00:00
Apples continue to be in excellent supply in the East. "We were fortunate to have a full crop of beautiful Eastern-grown apples this harvest," says Brenda Briggs of Rice Fruit Co. in Gardners, Pennsylvania. who notes that it still has a full complement of its core varieties including Honeycrisp,
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High Colour pineapples a draw for consumers, says Jalaram Fruit
2024-02-27 17:00
Family-owned Jalaram Fruit is seeing strong demand for its High Colour pineapples. The premium pineapple is harvested later, allowing it to ripen for longer and giving it its distinctly sweet flavour and yellow colour.
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After nearly two decades in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker embarked on a new journey as a Variety Manager at the Belgian company EFC two years ago. Besides expanding Kanzi® apples' global distribution, plans are also underway to develop the Sprizzle® apple, launched last
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'Sustainability and lifestyle, how apples are changing'
2024-02-27 00:00
Apples have always been the product most closely associated with the health concept of fruit and vegetables, and the expression 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a testimony to this. But today they are much more, a symbol par excellence of environmental sustainability, as well as social and
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After almost twenty years in the fruit and vegetable trade, Martin van den Akker started his career as variety manager at the Belgian company EFC two years ago. In addition to the global expansion of Kanzi® apple marketing, there are also plans for the development of
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Honeycrisp apple prices dip as supply exceeds demand in the US
2024-02-27 00:00
In Minnesota, the birthplace of the Honeycrisp apple, this variety is not only cherished for its origins but also for its unique texture and flavor. Recent data from the USDA reveals a significant drop in the retail price of Honeycrisps, now at $1.70 per pound from $2.49 the previous year.
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Full-red Flash Gala pivotal to the South African apple campaign
2024-02-27 00:00
On Beaulieu Farm in Grabouw, one of the first farms to plant the Gala mutation Flash Gala nine years ago, topfruit farmer (and discoverer of Flash Gala's forebear, Corder Gala) Derek Corder says the South African industry continues to establish new orchards of the Bigbucks cultivar (right), of
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A troublesome Greek apple season
2024-02-26 00:00
Although the Greek apple season had a very promising start, unfortunately the reality turned out very different, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: "The apple season started very dynamically from its beginning until the end of October 2023. The
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"We are gradually expanding our catering division".
2024-02-26 00:00
Almost 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a cold store in the south-west of Aschaffenburg. Since then, the wholesale company has developed into a full-service supplier to the fruit and vegetable sector and a renowned partner of the
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Water basin for organic apple and pear orchards installed in Belgium
2024-02-26 00:00
The Nederlandse Plastic Industrie (NPI) a company that specialises in film solutions, water storage solutions and horticultural products, installed over 7,000 m² of ENPEX FPP basin liner at an apple and pear grower, commissioned by VGB. Despite the strong wind, their welding team managed to
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