Apple

The Washington apple industry and government representatives have come together to mark the successful start of apple shipping season following India’s removal of retaliatory tariffs on US-grown apples.  read more

In 2022, premium gift-packaged apples enjoyed soaring popularity, with stocks depleted across southern cities. Merchants had to urgently source supplies from fruit warehouses at the origin to meet market demand. However, this year, a surplus of gift box apples inundated the wholesale market. So,
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Next to the Red Sea crisis, the apple export from Poland is more difficult at the moment due to a lack of containers, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "There was big movement in the orders for Polish apples in the last two months, especially from Asian
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Promoting and enhancing the function of the retail shop, not only as a garrison of the territory but also as the highest expression of quality, knowledge and care for the product and the customer. This is the objective of the Fruit and Vegetable Retailer Day, the event, scheduled
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE® Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com. read more

The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away! How many times have we heard this as children and beyond. Indeed, apples are among the many fruits that prove to be a panacea for health. Apples are highly nutritious, thanks to their high content of minerals, fatty acids,
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In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a notable surge in its apple exports, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. According to reports from "Interfax-Azerbaijan," the government disclosed that Azerbaijan exported 91,229 tons of fresh apples, generating revenue of $52,008,700. read more

The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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Producers in Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland have put their faith in Bloss, a dark-red apple that they believe offers an authentic, tastier eating experience for consumers and a more sustainable product for growers. read more

During its annual general meeting (AGM) in February, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) elected Jeff Correa as chairman of the association.   read more

Running a marathon is not for everyone, especially if you do it with a pineapple on your head and you are not even in your twenties. Moshe Lederfien, a 70-year-old runner, who ran the Seville Marathon with a pineapple on his head - as witnessed by Fanpage - is not of the same opinion.
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In a significant stride towards agricultural automation, KUKA has teamed up with Upper Bavarian firm digital workbench at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, unveiling a mobile harvesting robot aimed at revolutionizing apple picking. This collaboration merges KUKA's robotic expertise with digital
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There's widespread optimism in the Dutch and Belgian apple market. "And rightly so, as prices for both apples and pears are decent," says Emanuel Sluis from the Dutch Trading Platform Service2Fruit. "For instance, top-quality Elstar apples are fetching up to €0.90 per crate. These apples are,
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Whether it’s an apple, a cherry, a blueberry, or any other fruit, as soon as it has been harvested, the product is no longer getting water and nutrients and the process of senescence starts. During this process, the fruit consumes O2, and produces CO2. Not only does the quality deteriorate,
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Due to high temperatures and water scarcity issues, the size of this year's pome fruits has been significantly affected, says José Casas, from Frutas Ponti. "In terms of marketing, the winter has been quite challenging for apples because we are seeing a generally low demand. There is more
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