Apple

Last year, 8,000 tonnes of pears were harvested on Lake Constance. While this amount is significantly less compared to the 226,000 tonnes of apples harvested, it represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year. Farmers in the region are showing a growing interest in cultivating pears. read more

According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

The results coming from the Trentino area of Apofruit are very positive, with 25 Italian cooperative members associated with the production of apples and kiwis at the provincial level. In fact, the settlements for the 2023 campaign were recently concluded with promising numbers. read more

A trusted reference such as friends and family. And also, a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga^® by Marlene is winning over more and more consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, the marketed apple read more

Global apple production is projected to increase by over 700,000 tons, reaching 83.7 million tons in 2023/24. Despite a reduction in the planting area, China's apple production is expected to rise by 500,000 tons to 45 million tons, thanks to higher yields per orchard. read more

A guarantee, like friends and family. But also a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga® by Marlene® is winning over more and more consumers. After a strong campaign launch, the fantastic apple from the VOG – Home of apples assortment is gaining popularity. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Very positive numbers for Giga by Marlene, the great apple of the Vog-Home of apples assortment, which is increasingly conquering consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, it has expanded its presence in Italian retail chains. And starting from April, it has seen an increase. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more

Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, says that it is still not any easier to export produce from Europe to Egypt. "The current situation regarding the ability to export produce to Egypt has not changed much since last year," he added. read more

W czerwcu 2024 roku Rosja odnotowała znaczący wzrost importu jabłek, niemal podwajając jego ilość w porównaniu z czerwcem 2023 roku. Według Rosselkhoznadzor, kraj ten sprowadził 42 000 ton jabłek, co stanowiło wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z 38 000 tonami importowanymi w maju 2024 roku, oraz o 80% więcej niż w czerwcu 2023 roku. Główną… read more

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In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

After a perfect start (no carry-over of old crop stocks, no Southern Hemisphere stocks, and much better price levels than in 2022-23), how did the apple campaign unfold? With the new season just around the corner, François Mestre, head of Mesfruits (based in Cavaillon), draws up an initial read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more

Carlo Magni and Louise Beard from Forward Insight discuss with Chris White the most effective way to align future consumer preferences with the fresh fruits and vegetables they desire to consume. This strategy is successful in the kiwifruit and apple industries, among others. This combination of market knowledge and consumer insight is proving to be highly beneficial. read more

Pineapples, a traditional symbol of wealth and hospitality at Buckingham Palace state banquets, were absent from the recent Japanese state banquet. Royal aides dropped the fruit course to allow more mingling time among guests. Traditionally featured since Charles I's reign, pineapples were part read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Scheduled to be implemented on 10th September, the newest Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (Smeta) standards mandate that UK growers cover all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers, including transportation and visa fees. Key industry organizations such as the National Farmers Union (NFU) and British Apples are expected to comply with these requirements. read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more