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This week signals the beginning of the Evelina apple harvest at Van Kessel Fruit, followed by the final picking of Jonagold-type varieties. "We can confidently state that this year's harvest season has been a tremendous success across the board, in terms of both quantity and quality. I believe most growers have harvested more fruit." read more

The demand for pumpkins is increasing, with different varieties such as Butternut, Lunga Violina, Moscata, and Tonda delica available on the markets. The campaign for Emilian pears has started, including Abate Fetel, William, and early Decana varieties. The sale of Spanish apple persimmons has begun, while the demand for regular persimmons remains stagnant. read more

Pennsylvania orchards are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns and changing market conditions. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the state produces between 400 million and 500 million pounds of apples annually, making it the fourth largest apple-producing state in the country. read more

The Innovation Hub Awards recognize products for innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Among 50 entries, Tutti was selected as a new apple variety developed to perform well in warmer climates where traditional apples often face challenges. It combines eating quality with flavor notes. read more

South India's demand for imported apples and citrus fruits is robust and increasing, according to a local importer who has transitioned from trial shipments to a more structured supply chain. Yousuf Ajmal, the Executive Director of the fresh produce importing company Nettoor Agro, located in Kerala, stated, "Last year, we started..." read more

Thuringian fruit farmers estimate a yield of 30 tons per hectare for apples this year. Compared to the long-term average for the years 2019/2024, this represents an increase of about one-third (+7.4 tons per hectare or +33%). read more

The Apple brand Sambóa has entered into a new strategic partnership with the French company Blue Whale and the New Zealand group Fruitcraft. This partnership aims to expand the production of its three licensed varieties. read more

178 tons of Boskoop are in stock, 122 tons of Maigold, and 110 tons of Jonagold. All other varieties have a stock of less than 100 tons. Additionally, 396 tons of robust/resistant varieties have been stored. As the promotion "Organic Apple of the Month" with Ladina is running in October, read more

The harvest quantity in 2025 is 4,450 tons lower than the previous year's value of 14,177 tons. The harvest is largely completed in all regions. The estimated harvest for 2025 was already at 13,698 tons and the existing inventory levels at the end of September indicate that the targeted final inventory level of... read more

Ze względu na rozpoczęcie zbiorów jabłek na Północno-Zachodnim Pacyfiku, jedna odmiana przyciąga szczególną uwagę: jabłko Green Dragon, masowo produkowane słodkie zielone jabłko dostępne na dzisiejszym rynku. "To, co wyróżnia to jabłko, to to, że jest słodkim, zielonym jabłkiem o chrupiącej konsystencji," mówi Amy Nguyen z read more

Agricultural organizations and farms in Belarus are anticipating a potato harvest of approximately 1 million tons, which is a 30% increase from 2024, and a vegetable harvest of 587,000 tons, which is 102% of last year's level. On September 29, 2025, the Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food set maximum prices for fruits and vegetables. read more

The iconic Rocha pear harvest in Portugal remains notably smaller than it could be for the fourth consecutive year, as growers continue to grapple with adverse weather conditions and rising production costs. read more

The crispness of an apple paired with the flavor of a pear - that's just one of the many distinctive qualities that the Belgian pear brand Migo will provide to consumers starting this autumn. The variety owner, EFC, is working to increase awareness of the product across Europe. read more

The Migo pear brand offers consumers a unique combination of the crunch of an apple and the taste of a pear. This is just one of the many distinctive characteristics that variety owner EFC will be promoting to raise awareness of the product across Europe this autumn and beyond. read more

The Italian consortium Vog Home of Apples has reached the final phase of its 80th anniversary celebrations by introducing a new line of Marlene-branded processed products. Additionally, they have reaffirmed their dedication to creating apple varieties and brands that align with current market trends. read more

Belgian organic apple and pear growers are excited about the exceptional quality of the current crop this season, which includes both great taste and appearance. BelOrta producer Bert Toetenel, who specializes in organic top fruit, is growing nearly all varieties in the cooperative's organic range. read more

The New Zealand brand Rockit is promoting its snack-sized apples as a unique gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a time of high consumer demand in the country. The company kicked off its campaign on September 24th with an event at the Fresh Hippo (Hema) headquarters in Shanghai,... read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025, the VOG Consortium has kicked off the final phase of celebrations for its eightieth anniversary, bringing with it a clear and forward-looking vision. VOG - Home of apples looks to the future with confidence and passion, listening to and anticipating the trends. read more