Apples
SOS endangered fruit, farmers call for help
2023-10-20 00:00
Fewer and fewer fruit trees in the province of Rovigo. Peaches have almost disappeared, pears are in deep crisis and kiwis are a marginal crop. There are a few positive signs for apples, but it is too little to restore vigour to a sector that is suffering greatly. Therefore Confagricoltura Rovigo
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How Canadian interest rates may be impacting Ontario apple growers
2023-10-20 00:00
Most Ontario apple growers are coming to the end of their harvest season on a crop that’s a little bigger than expected. “We’re hearing about really good quality and size,” says Cathy McKay, chair of the Ontario Apple Growers. “Honeycrisp, Empire, Cortland, McIntosh, and Gala should be
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FPJ Sustainability Special out now
2023-10-19 14:00
The FPJ Sustainability Special is now available to subscribers on the FPJ app – Apple, Android, and desktop – covering the sector’s latest efforts and innovations to mitigate climate change, from regenerative farming to sustainable packaging.
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Apples and pears, Wapa revises production forecast downwards
2023-10-19 00:00
In recent months, climate change has left drastic consequences on the world's production landscape, starting with drought, through floods, hail and unprecedented heat waves. And it is precisely because of these phenomena that today Wapa(World Apple and Pear Association
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End of the three-year Know European Apple campaign
2023-10-19 00:00
The Know European Apple communication campaign promoted by Assomela, which represents, through its members, around 75 per cent of national and 15 per cent of European apple production, has come to a close.
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South America is a premium market for Portuguese apples this season
2023-10-19 00:00
Portuguese apple production might increase at the cost of the Rocha pear production, says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers: “There has been a trend towards reduction when it comes to the acreage of Rocha pears. These are being replaced for apple trees, due
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"The new star in the apple sky is Cosmic Crisp"
2023-10-19 00:00
While some varieties only stay in it for a few months, others are stored until the start of the new apple season so that customers in the stores can enjoy fresh and crisp apples all year round. The latter is also the reason why new varieties are constantly being tinkered with. "The new star in
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The 'Know european apple' campaign enabled Assomelto inform, in particular, those working in the sector and, through them, end consumers, about the apple product, sustainable production methods, conservation methods, differences between varieties, the
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The Mintec Benchmark Price for Brazilian orange juice concentrate FCA in Europe reached €4,251/MT at the end of September, marking a 101% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Market sources remain bullish for October. Meanwhile, the Mintec Benchmark price for apple juice concentrate with medium
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Fewer apples and pears than expected
2023-10-19 00:00
The first EU apple estimates, which were published on 3 August 2023 during Prognosfruit, indicated a 3.3% decrease compared to last year, to a total of 11,410,681t. The EU pear crop for 2023 was estimated to be down 12.9% on last year.
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EFC launches Sprizzle apple concept
2023-10-18 16:00
EFC, variety manager of brands including Kanzi, has announced the launch of the Sprizzle apple concept, which it says can redefine the taste experience in the category.
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New Covent Garden Market scoops sustainability award
2023-10-18 13:00
New Covent Garden Market has won an award at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards, recognising and promoting environmental best practice around the world.
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Extreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
2023-10-18 09:00
Climate warming has been cited as the main reason for a dramatic revision in this year’s European apple and pear forecasts.
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20% growth for Juliet apples
2023-10-18 00:00
This year, the Juliet variety continues to grow, with a 20% increase thanks to young orchards coming into production. While the production from the Rhône valley and the south of France is slightly below potential for the 2023 campaign, the harvests in other French regions are in line with the
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"The pineapple shortage and the very high prices of fertilizers continue to be a problem"
2023-10-18 00:00
The lower supply of Latin American pineapples in Europe is causing prices to remain higher than usual in the Spanish market, at a time, after the summer, when consumption usually drops a little. This year, the supply during the Christmas campaign is expected to be limited, and that's when
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Bullish news for apple and pear growers – WAPA reduced production forecast once more!
2023-10-18 00:00
Today, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has once again reduced the production forecast for both fruits. EastFruit experts took an active part in the Prognosfruit conference, where the first preliminary forecast was announced. Based on the results of the conference, we prepared two
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When Jude Schuenemeyer picked the apple up off the ground in December 2017, he wondered whether his two-decade search was over. It was a firm winter apple, orange in colour with a distinctive ribbed shape and wider than it was tall. “We knew right away that we had never seen it before,”
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Branded apples are the answer to customer needs
2023-10-18 00:00
Branded apples can be compared to beautifully presented jewellery that is presented in elegant packaging. Packaged in this way, apples stand out and attract customer attention. Presented under a brand, they position themselves in the premium segment, which of course
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WAPA on the apple harvest: it will be smaller than forecast
2023-10-18 00:00
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), based on the partial realisation of this year's harvest, has revised its forecasts for the volume of this year's apple and pear production.
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