Apple

The Mela Gusto project starts from a precise need: to guide the consumer to make the perfect choice to satisfy his or her palate and individual consumption needs. "Our desire is to bring to the fore the incredible variety of flavours of apples
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Sub-zero temperatures and heavy precipitation have been detrimental to crops, with potatoes left unharvested in January considered lost. Wijnand Sukkel of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) notes that farmers face increasingly extreme weather, and WUR is exploring solutions like lighter
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Apples are one of the most important categories within the fruit and vegetable department, but they must be managed to avoid overcrowding. This is what emerged from the conference dedicated to the apple category promoted by SGMarketing at Marca Fresh, the exhibition format dedicated to innovation
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Simone Steinmann, Packaging Coordinator at Obst vom Bodensee, emphasises: "The development of the MagicStar® display for Edeka was an exciting journey through graphics, technology and logistics. Our cooperation has not only led to an innovative display, but also to significant savings.
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The tension in the Red Sea shows no sign of abating, indeed the risks for crossing the Suez Canal seem to be amplified. Attacks by Yemen's Houthis on western ships do not cease and, in the meantime, shipping companies are reshaping navigation flows at the
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The celebration of the seasons and the assortment of flavours and aromas to find the right apple every day of the year, as well as the importance of sustainability and the art of cultivation. These are the values of Marlene® apples that come together in the 2024 Calendar of the Daughter of the Alps. read more

While Spain in general has seen a 20% increase in its apple production for the 2023/2024 season, the province of Girona is supplying about 15% less due to the impact of drought and the limited availability of water for irrigation. The prices of Spanish apples are benefitting from the widespread
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In the desperate context of Ukraine, concrete help is on the way from Romagna, in the form of around 130 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

This year is turning out to be a record apple crop for the US with a 40% increase expected to reach the biggest harvest of close to 140 million boxes. On the downside, prices are trending lower due to the oversupply while exports have increased too. read more

Fresh produce businesses face some huge environmental challenges. Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale tells Chris White how France’s number one apple and pear supplier has formed a supply chain consortium to confront these challenges and convert them into a marketing opportunity read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

Domestic offers dominated the apple market: Elstar, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Wellant were predominant. Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious were primarily sourced from Italy. France mainly contributed with Pink Lady and Jazz. Dutch shipments completed the range of goods. Jonagold-Decosta
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The celebration of the seasons and the assortment of flavours and aromas to find the right apple every day of the year; the importance of sustainability and the art of growing. These are the values of Marlene® apples that are embodied together in the Daughter of Marlene®'s 2024 Calendar.
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Last week, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo led a diplomatic mission to China. A Memorandum of Understanding for pork exports and principle agreements for importing Belgian chicory and bell peppers were signed. It seems apples, too, will soon be able to enter the Chinese market soon.
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Apples are undoubtedly one of the most important categories within the fruit and vegetable department, on this the retailers unanimously agree, but when it comes to solutions for the development of this product, quite different strategies emerge; read more

On 12 January, Assomela hosted a delegation from the People's Republic of China at the FAO led by the Honourable Mr. Ambassador Guang Defu, who was visiting the Trentino-Alto Adige region to get to know the Italian apple-growing sector and to discuss cooperation between the
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Due to the adverse effects of climate change on global crop yields and extensive land development in Cyprus, consumers are likely to experience a 20% increase in orange prices. Chris Markidis, KEAN's director, attributes the steep rise to a threefold increase in orange juice costs. He identified
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Chairman of the Fruit Producers Union, Martin Ludvik, shared alarming news about last year's fruit harvest in the Czech Republic, marking it as the worst in the past six years. Stone fruits suffered due to raw and cold weather during flowering. read more

The Indian apple imports have slowed down significantly due to the situation surrounding the Red Sea, Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd states: “The recent Red Sea issues have disrupted trade on one of the world's most important shipping routes.
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"The 2024 harvest season is already in full swing, one week to ten days earlier than last season. From a logistical perspective, the ports remain the biggest challenge for the sustainability of our growers. The favourable forecast is largely supported by a good, cold and
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