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As climate change intensifies its impact on the Mediterranean region, Croatia is experiencing hotter summers, extended periods of drought, and diminishing yields of traditional crops such as apples, which are projected to decrease by 27% this year alone. While numerous farmers are finding it challenging to adjust to these changes, there is one grower in the village of Donja Bistra who is... read more

Zahoor Ahmad Shah, the co-founder of eAgriMandi, a company in India that helps growers sell their produce, has stated that the overall apple production in India has increased compared to last year's season. "The field reports from Jammu and Kashmir indicate a moderate-to-good apple crop," he said. read more

The apple crop in 2025 is expected to increase by around five percent compared to last year, mainly due to a significant rebound in Honeycrisp production after a notable decrease in the 2024 crop. Industry estimates suggest a 40 percent rise in Honeycrisp volume this year. read more

A new scab-resistant apple variety developed by Fresh Forward made its official debut last week. Wursixo is a pink-red striped bi-colored apple that produces medium-sized fruit with a fresh, sweet-acidic taste. It will be marketed under the brand name Kick!. read more

The 2025 Flash Gala harvest has produced a new record, with 1.48 million cartons packed – the largest volume since the brand was commercially launched. read more

The million ton mark is thus reached for the first time since 2022 (1,071,000 t) and the comparatively low apple harvest of the previous year (872,000 t) is exceeded by 15.7%. The reason for the positive harvest expectations are the mild weather conditions during the flowering period as well as in the read more

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing significant losses this monsoon due to continuous heavy rains and landslides that have blocked 397 roads and three national highways, disrupting the harvest season. Typically, orchards are in full production at this time, but farmers in districts like Kullu are struggling. read more

With the start of the new apple season in Europe, processors are anticipated to encounter difficulties stemming from reduced yields and increased raw material expenses. In Poland and Turkey, two of the leading producers in the region, orchards were affected earlier in the year by frosts, hail, and heavy rains. In Poland, the largest. read more

The prices of apples, cherries, plums, and strawberries showed mixed movements this week compared to the previous reporting period. The data indicates both increases and decreases in average prices, reflecting contrasting trends within the different fruit categories. Specifically, Bramley's apples... read more

Daemyung Farms Cooperation exports a variety of fresh produce, including strawberries, Shine Muscat grapes, pears, persimmons, apples, Korean melons (Chamoe), citrus fruits, and mushrooms. Recently, the Korean yellow melon known as 'Chamoe' has been approved for export to multiple countries. read more

The statistical office in Germany has announced that the country's apple harvest in 2025 is projected to be above average, according to estimates made in July. The harvest season spans from August to November. The weather conditions this year have been favorable, with mild temperatures during flowering and no frost. read more

This was announced during the brand name presentation of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen, the Netherlands, as communicated by the companies. read more

Even though the weather didn't cooperate everywhere in spring, one thing is certain: there will be plenty of selection this year. Those who think of apples as a simple, always reliable companion throughout the year underestimate them greatly. They are also virtuosos. read more

Even though the weather didn't play along everywhere in spring, one thing is certain: There will be plenty of choices this year. Those who believe that the apple is a simple, reliable companion throughout the year are greatly underestimating it. It is also a virtuoso. read more

The start of the domestic apple season has officially begun: SweeTango® will be available nationwide starting in calendar week 35. Freshly harvested in the growing regions of Lake Constance, Middle Baden, and Altes Land, this premium apple brings back the taste of summer to the produce section. read more

"Unlike us humans, apples and other plants require sunlight to produce sugar through photosynthesis. However, excessive heat and UV radiation can also be harmful to them," explains Dr. Manuela Zude-Sasse, head of the Precision Horticulture research group at the ATB. read more

Despite a significant decrease in the cultivated area, Hungary's production potential in a good season would be around 500,000 tons, including approximately 120,000 to 130,000 tons of dessert apples and 370,000 to 380,000 tons of industrial apples (of which 80% to 90% are juice apples for concentrate production). read more

Po dwóch kolejnych latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji, plantatorzy jabłek oczekują kolejnego udanego roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA (USApple) podczas 130. dorocznego Konferencji Perspektyw w Chicago. Opracowany przez Wiceprezesa ds. Analiz USApple i...

After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization's 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. Authored by USApple Vice President of Insights and... read more