Apple

Among all the fruits sold by Frugisol at Rungis, there is a pineapple variety that has earned a place in a selection of fresh products known for their exceptional taste quality. This pineapple is the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet variety from Kenya. Fernando Da Silva, who has been in the business for 31 years, is in charge of selecting the best fruits for the company. read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

The Val Venosta is known worldwide as the land of apples, thanks to a rooted production tradition and ideal pedoclimatic conditions. But the apple is not the only fruit that grows abundantly in these valleys. In fact, there is another corner of horticultural excellence, less known. read more

You say Melinda and immediately think of apples. But at this time of year, cherries are taking the stage. And the numbers speak for themselves: the Val di Non Consortium estimates a production of about 2,500 tons for the 2025 campaign, which rises to 2,900 tons if you consider read more

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released its 2025 Orchard Census and Storage Report, which shows that apple and pear production in the UK could decrease significantly unless immediate investment is made. The report, which is based on a survey of orchards and storage facilities, underscores the gap between read more

W ostatnim czasie wzrosła ilość przywożonych do Południowej Afryki jabłek, co spowodowało spadek ceny z ponad 300 jenów za skrzynkę do około 270–290 jenów (1,67–1,80 USD) za skrzynkę. Jakość jabłek jest dobra, a ogólna wydajność jest lepsza niż w ubiegłym roku. Zrozumiano, że w poprzednich. read more

Na dzień 1 czerwca 2025 roku zapasy jabłek we wszystkich monitorowanych krajach europejskich wyniosły 677 364 ton, co oznacza spadek o 9,9% w porównaniu z 751 578 tonami zarejestrowanymi w tym samym dniu w 2024 roku. Największe spadki rok do roku zaobserwowano w Polsce (o 122 000 ton, czyli -40,2%), we Włoszech read more

In India, there is a high demand for precise grading, sorting, and packing of apples to cater to the various requirements of fast-moving commerce, modern retail, and HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering). Rohit Khetan from Produpak Agro highlights the importance of flexibility in pack sizes and grades, stating that India is not a one-size-fits-all market. read more

Kanadyjscy konsumenci zareagowali na zmiany handlowe podczas administracji Trumpa poprzez bojkotowanie produktów z USA, co nieoczekiwanie wpłynęło na eksport jabłek z Nowej Zelandii przez kanały rynkowe. Wśród nich jabłka od T&G Global, takie jak Envy i Jazz, pakowane specjalnie na rynek kanadyjski, zostały... read more

Mimo trudności klimatycznych, logistycznych i finansowych, produkcja ananasów na północy Kostaryki pozostaje stabilna i cieszy się dużym popytem na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Alfredo Volio, prezes i dyrektor generalny Upala Agrícola, jednego z głównych eksporterów kraju. "W tym roku było bardzo" read more

In the hilly regions of Tripura, the Queen pineapple is gaining recognition as a potential export product. With a project proposal valued at around US$15.8 million (Rs 132 crore) being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tripura is looking to boost the international promotion of its pineapples. read more

The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

The 'Sassy' apple, developed by Plant and Food Research, is gaining international recognition. Grown by Taylor Corp in Hawke's Bay and the Golden Bay Fruit company, this apple variety is able to thrive in warmer climates and retains its red color even during hot summers. Plant & Food Research has been instrumental in the development and promotion of this apple variety. read more