Apples
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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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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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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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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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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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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Pineapple produces in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic say the exporting of pineapples without the crown, which allows two extra pineapples in a box, is not a new concept, and they have learned from experience that many markets are not ready to compensate them. This follows after Dutch
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'No reason to complain about the Polish apple season'
2024-03-06 00:00
Given the higher prices for Polish apples, there is no reason to complain, according to Marcin Swiatek of the Polish apple export company Bialski Owoc: 'For us, it was a really good season for apples. The price has been a bit higher than last
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Apple export season kicks off
2024-03-05 00:00
In our region, the fruit and vegetable trade from January to March is traditionally seen as a slow period. The hectic days surrounding Christmas are over, and the spring season, including Easter business, has yet to begin. The citrus campaign slowly winds down, and early spring starters like
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Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
2024-03-05 00:00
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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The 'magic' formula of organic Val Venosta apples
2024-03-05 00:00
Sunshine, little rain and a wide range of temperatures make the Vinschgau Valley a land naturally suited to excellent apple production. And where Mother Nature does not arrive, the experience and technical-productive skills of the members of the VIP Cooperative ensure, season after season, a
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Total European apple stocks have decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. The biggest declines were in the UK with 35%, followed by Denmark with 30.2% and the Netherlands with 23.8%. Increases were recorded in Spain with
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In New Zealand, the apple harvest got off to a slow start this season, but is now in full swing with the Royal Galas. The last two campaigns have been very wet and last year, right at the beginning of the harvest, growers were hit by a cyclone. This year
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Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
2024-03-05 00:00
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection
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First New Zealand apples of the season hit the Chinese market
2024-03-05 00:00
Following the Lantern Festival, which this year fell on 24 February in China, and the recent drop in temperatures in the country, fruit consumption has decreased. However, there has been an increase in fruit arrivals at the market. The new season of New Zealand apples has
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