Apples
With higher prices for Polish apples, there hasn’t been much to complain about according to Marcin Swiatek, of Polish apple exporter Bialski Owoc: “It was a really nice apple season for us. The price was a little higher than last season. In my opinion there was no reason to complain.
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The Apple of Soria starts the procedures to obtain the PGI label
2024-03-08 00:00
In the coming months, the apple from Soria could obtain the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label, according to Gerardo Dueñas, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of La Junta. Dueñas stated they were working to obtain new quality labels for different
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"Strong demand for Chilean Royal Gala apples"
2024-03-08 00:00
In Chile, the Royal Gala apple season usually starts in February. This year, though, it was delayed by about ten days. "There's currently very high demand, including from South America and India. The volumes are lower than last year, but the apples' color is beautiful," says Silvia Piezzi, who
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SugarBee Apple announces year-round availability
2024-03-08 00:00
SugarBee® apples are set to become a year-round delight for consumers around the globe. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the brand, as for the first time, SugarBee apples will be available through the entire summer season and tie into the fall harvest with no interruption in
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RedPop returns to shake up apple category
2024-03-07 13:00
A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog.
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Record-breaking temperatures could hurt apple crop in NY state
2024-03-07 00:00
In the west of New York state, the unseasonably warm weather is causing apprehension among apple growers regarding the future of their crops. LynOaken Farms' U-Pick manager, Katie Oakes, and president & farm manager, Christopher Oakes, have expressed their worries. The warmth has led to premature…
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RedPop®, the little rebel returns to conquer consumers
2024-03-07 00:00
The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo of the apple category. It's RedPop®, the melache-shaped snack with its out-of-the-blue voice is ready to drag consumers into a crispy, juicy pop break;
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Romania reported that the maximum levels (MRLs) for residues of the active substance chlorpyrifos were exceeded in apples from Ukraine.
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IP protection is important for packaging manufacturers
2024-03-07 00:00
The packaging market for vegetables and fruits definitely cannot be reduced only to potato bags, citrus nets or apple boxes, says Marta Paprocka, marketing manager for Polish packaging manufacturer Silbo: "The last 20 years have been a period of intensive development of the fruit and vegetable
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Waitrose welcomes back RedPop as availability increases
2024-03-07 13:00
Waitrose has renewed its support for RedPop, a small and sweet variety which it believes has the potential to shake up the apple category and offer shoppers something unique.
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Free recycling program for applesauce pouches launches
2024-03-07 00:00
Peterson Farms has partnered with TerraCycle to enable school communities to recycle Peterson Farms Treats® applesauce pouches. Most flexible plastic food pouches are considered hard to recycle because they are made of multiple layers of different materials. The Peterson Farms Treats Applesauce
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Will this country be the new Egypt for Polish apples?
2024-03-07 00:00
Polish apple exports in February 2024 were largely based on shipments to India. Analysing previous years, India has established itself as a strong market for apples.
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New brand of small apples Pommi’z for children
2024-03-06 00:00
"Conquering the consumers of tomorrow" is the aim of Pommi'z, the new brand launched by Cofruid'Oc. Apple consumption has been declining in France, but the cooperative wants to try and win back the hearts of consumers, especially the younger generation. Grown in Eco-responsible and HEV3
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Australian grower tests new Swing apple
2024-03-06 00:00
In Australia, N&A Group kicked off the apple season with the harvest of certified organic Royal Gala apples beginning to make their way into markets and onto retailers' shelves. N&A is also testing its exclusive SWING™ apple, and trials will continue in this
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European pome fruit stocks down from last year
2024-03-06 00:00
In February 2024, European apple stocks decreased overall by 5% compared to the same period last year. The biggest declines came from the United Kingdom with -35%, followed by Denmark with -30.2% and the Netherlands with -23.8%. Stocks increased in Spain (22.2%),
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Colombian Sugar Mangos enter second year of shipping to U.S.
2024-03-06 00:00
Apples, grapes and now mangos? Nick Bernal believes that mangos are one of the next fruits to see the development of specialty or club varieties available on shelves. "Consumers are saying they want something new. In the past five to 10 years, people have gotten used to mangos and they are now
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REDPOP®, the little rebel who changes the rules
2024-03-06 00:00
The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo in the apple category. It's RedPop®, the apple-shaped snack that with its voice out of the chorus leads consumers to enjoy a crisp and juicy
crisp and juicy
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Apple market 2024: Some varieties have become more expensive, while others are cheaper
2024-03-06 00:00
The dessert apple market has remained relatively stable in recent weeks. For some varieties there has been an improvement and for others a deterioration in trading conditions.
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Apples: the sales campaign is going well
2024-03-06 00:00
The transition period between winter and spring is crucial for the apple industry, which reaches its seasonal peak in consumption because it takes advantage of the end of some winter campaigns on the one hand and the lack of competition from summer products on the other.
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These trees dominate the nurseries. They sell in the first instance
2024-03-06 00:00
What do fruit growers consider when choosing nursery stock? Are they more willing to buy biennial or annual apple trees? We asked Ryszard Nowakowski, vice-president of the Polish Nurserymen Association, about this.
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