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"We ought to be twice as busy as we are," says Steve Oosthuizen of Cape Fruit Coolers, located near Cape Town, with cold storage facilities. "At this time of year, we are usually very busy with citrus, avocados, apples, and pears. However, we are currently waiting for the citrus season to pick up, and these storms have" read more

Rynek jabłek boryka się z trudnościami w tym sezonie. „Sprzedaż jabłek w ogóle się nie rusza. Zapasy pozostają nadzwyczaj wysokie, a w niektórych przypadkach jabłka są już kierowane do przemysłu przetwórczego” – mówi menedżer handlu Arnold Wakker z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "Możemy jeszcze przechowywać Wellant dla a read more

Brazilian apple exports started the year with a combination of recovery and caution. From January to April, Brazil exported just over 20,800 tons, marking an 180% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when only 7,400 tons were exported. Despite the clear year-over-year growth, it still falls below the... read more

In April 2026, Aldi maintained its position as the top retailer for British apple sales sourced from BAPL growers, buying around 3,131 tons during the month. Tesco came in second with approximately 2,733 tons, closely followed by Lidl with around 2,708 tons. Sainsbury's purchased about 2,178 tons, while Asda sourced... read more

Driverless forklifts, automated stacking, AI camera-based sorting, and machines capable of processing over 300 individual apples per minute. read more

Rynek owoców na Ukrainie wchodzi w okres międzysezonowy z nierówną strukturą cen. Sezon jabłkowy 2024/25 kończy się bez gwałtownego załamania, ale z nierozwiązaniem nadal istniejących problemów strukturalnych. Według APK-Inform, importowane jabłka, głównie z Polski i Włoch, dominują teraz w sprzedaży detalicznej. read more

The apple and pear season at Fern Ridge Fresh in Hastings, New Zealand is going well. Packing has been finished for PIQA® Red and Gala varieties for the season. Fredy mentioned, "Demand for Gala has been very strong worldwide this year, and we are now almost out of available stocks." read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK showed varying movement this week, with some apple varieties experiencing higher prices, while strawberries and asparagus saw a decrease. Among apples, Braeburn had the biggest price increase, going up by 13 per cent compared to the previous week, with an average price of £1.46/kg. read more

Across the Western Cape, schools are closed today due to the arrival of two cold fronts following closely behind the severe cutoff low that caused devastation last week in the Gamtoos Valley, Eastern Cape. A screenshot of a video allegedly taken in a Grabouw apple orchard shows the impact of high wind speeds. read more

Ensuring consistent quality for twelve months a year is one of the main challenges for the apple industry. VIP Val Venosta addresses this need by combining agricultural expertise with targeted investments in selection technologies, automation, and advanced preservation. This strategy ensures read more

Eksport jabłek, winogron stołowych, słodkich wiśni i śliwek z Mołdawii do Unii Europejskiej kontynuował się w 2025 roku, zgodnie z danymi Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Przemysłu Spożywczego (MAIA). Eksport jabłek do UE wyniósł 36 100 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 24 800 tonami w 2024 roku. Wartość eksportu. read more

In a pear market that continues to grapple with many complexities, including struggling old varieties, less receptive consumers, and a category often anchored in traditional logic, there are those who are trying to build value by focusing on quality, product identity, and management. read more

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai coconuts, South African Fuji apples have been introduced to the market, and blueberry prices have slightly decreased. In terms of imported apples, read more

The risk of frost continues to grip the fruit-growing regions of Europe, posing a real threat to production even in May. Following the heavy late frosts that hit Poland at the end of April, causing significant damage especially to apple orchards, the threat of frost remains high. read more

Domestic Elstar, Braeburn, and Jonagold apples made up the primary selection. Imported apples from Italy were mainly Pink Lady and Golden Delicious. France mainly provided Pink Lady and Jazz apples, typically in pre-packaged form. Supplies from the Netherlands, Belgium, and... read more