Apple

Rhys Davies, an apple enthusiast, was pleasantly surprised by the response he received from National Highways and bmJV, a team working on road safety, to his unique request. He had noticed an interesting apple tree growing near the M42/M40 interchange and inquired about the apple species and the
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It is a discrete market that we saw yesterday at the agri-food centre in Bologna, especially for pears, apples and citrus fruits. In particular, pears are beginning to see the predominance of foreign products (from Belgium and Holland), with prices significantly lower than the national ones. read more

On 12 January 2024, the Board of Appeal of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) issued its long-awaited decision in the dispute concerning the novelty of Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apple varieties. At the end of a complex and detailed legal analysis, the Board found that the decision
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The Argentinian pear and apple producer and exporter, Fruit World, is seeing good demand for pears due to low stocks in European markets who are asking for different varieties. According to Santiago Lyons, the Sales Manager of Fruit World: "This year production volumes are similar to last
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The CIV- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present with its own stand in the common space "Piazza Italia" of CSO ITALIA at the FRUITLOGISTICA trade fair in Berlin. read more

After a solid start, things became a bit more challenging for the Turkish apple season, Kubra Guven, marketing manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit says: “This apple season has started with fast movements, but later things had to slow down a bit due to the Red Sea issues on the
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At the annual Fruit Logistica trade fair, Frigotec aims to surprise visitors with the first pineapple ripening process using the new AI Softripe ripening method. At the Frigotec booth, visitors can examine and taste the first Softripe pineapple fruits, a trade fair novelty, alongside the already
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Total European apple stock are down by 4.6% when compare to the same time last year. The biggest drops come from the UK at -31.3% followed by the Czech Republic at -29% and The Netherlands at -22.7%. Gains were made in Spain at +17.8%, France +13.7 and Belgium +10.5%. read more

Massimiliano Severi (in the picture on the right), Area Manager of Aweta Sistemi, tells us about the line installed at Agrintesa cooperative formed by 4,000 farmers considering fruit, vegetables and grape, which preserves, transforms, packs and markets 340 thousand tons of products with an
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In the first eleven months of 2023, Bahian fruit exports saw a significant surge, reaching 170,000 tons and generating R$1.05 billion in revenue. This represents a 37% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Piemla, the apple of Piedmont' is arriving on distribution counters. A name that represents the promotion campaign already started in recent months by the Piedmont region to enhance the fruits grown within the regional borders. The project was created to give the
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Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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Internal orchard damage is a major issue for the entire supply chain of the apple industry. read more

The pineapple market is currently undergoing a “double dynamic,” according to Robert Blanjoue, product manager at Dole France, which specializes in the import and distribution of off-season products. The French market is now finally aligned with the rest of Northern Europe in terms of
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In the Free State of Saxony, they are looking back on a good first half of this year's apple season. "We have less volume, but better quality than we were able to harvest in the abundant apple year of 2022," says Dieter Heerklotz, Managing Director of Sachsenobst Marketing Company (SOVG).
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A stone's throw from the Duomo and the Quadrilatero della moda, among the most famous and exclusive fashion brands of Milanese shopping. It is here that the envy™ apple celebrated the five senses of consumers, to make them true testimonials of its wonderful experience. read more

Leading figures in the fruit sector have expressed their concerns over the Red Sea crisis, which has already impacted the sales of apples to the Middle East from Europe. The European apple market in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, estimated to be worth around $400 million, has been affected by Houthi
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Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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Belarusian apple growers face challenges in selling their entire harvest despite a growing presence in the domestic market. With an annual increase in orchards, Belarus accounts for 80% of its apple production in the public sector. read more

CMSA is currently developing and adapting its new packaging system EARTHPACK in the horizontal machinery sector. Fully recyclable in the paper and board container and biodegradable in soil and sea if it escapes from the recycling circuit. This is an alternative to banned plastics for products such as tomatoes, apples, carrots, green beans, kiwis, and avocados. read more