Apple

"We are gradually expanding our catering division".

2024-02-26 00:00

Almost 20 years ago, Frischezentrum Melzig moved to its new location with a cold store in the south-west of Aschaffenburg. Since then, the wholesale company has developed into a full-service supplier to the fruit and vegetable sector and a renowned partner of the
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Water basin for organic apple and pear orchards installed in Belgium

2024-02-26 00:00

The Nederlandse Plastic Industrie (NPI) a company that specialises in film solutions, water storage solutions and horticultural products, installed over 7,000 m² of ENPEX FPP basin liner at an apple and pear grower, commissioned by VGB. Despite the strong wind, their welding team managed to
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"We have to achieve the maximum in terms of flavour".

2024-02-26 00:00

What role do French apples play on international markets today? How do they manage to stand out from the crowd? What are the new challenges and consumer expectations? Between excellence in flavour, quality and innovation, Benoît Carreau, Mylord''s commercial director, shares his
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“We must achieve taste excellence”

2024-02-26 00:00

What is the place of French apples on international markets today? How does it stand out? What are the new challenges and consumer expectations? Between taste excellence, quality and innovation, Benoît Carreau, sales director of Mylord, shares his vision on the requirements that French apples
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ApplePairing: a new and more appropriate perception of Apple

2024-02-26 00:00

'We want to turn a habit into a good tasting experience'. This is how Benjamin Laimer, VIP marketing manager, put it in October 2023 (cf. FreshPlaza of 30/10/2023), at the Apple Paradise tour. He marked it even better, on Friday 23 February 2024, at
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Apples: beyond strudel there is (much) more

2024-02-26 00:00

Have you ever tried a tuna tataki with Golden apples? Or a venison rice, Granny apple and bacon muffin? And let's not forget a Fuji apple cocoa custard; read more

"We must achieve gustatory excellence".

2024-02-26 00:00

What role do French apples currently play on international markets, how do they differentiate themselves, what are the new challenges and consumer expectations? Between taste excellence, quality and innovation, Benoît Carreau, commercial director of Mylord',
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Washington apple exports to India rebound following tariff removal

2024-02-23 05:00

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

'Many pericoltori predict even higher prices; whether this is justified remains to be seen'

2024-02-23 00:00

There is widespread optimism in the Dutch and Belgian apple market. "And with good reason, as prices for apples and pears are decent," says Emanuel Sluis of the Dutch trading platform Service2Fruit. "For example, high-quality Elstar apples are worth up to EUR 0.90 in
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Apple gift box sales lag behind, deviating from last year’s market trend

2024-02-23 00:00

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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'The crownless pineapple is a great solution for air transport'

2024-02-23 00:00

The pineapple market is currently characterised by a fairly satisfactory trade. "There is not too much supply and demand is reasonable. In Costa Rica we are on the second harvest and this is always a bit more limited. This puts a bit more pressure on the small gauges.
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"Yields in the region are almost back to pre-cyclone levels".

2024-02-23 00:00

It is almost exactly one year since New Zealand was hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, which arrived just as the apple harvest was beginning. Two of the four main growing regions were affected, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, while Nelson and Otago fared well.
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"Farmers and companies at risk of bankruptcy due to Ukraine flooding the market"

2024-02-22 00:00

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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Melinda apples celebrate Fruit and Vegetable Retailer Day

2024-02-22 00:00

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

2024-02-22 00:00

Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more

Dole Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples selected as a Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards Winner

2024-02-22 00:00

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

"Crownless pineapples fantastic solution to save space on air freight"

2024-02-22 00:00

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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Exposure to white light increases phenolic compounds in apples

2024-02-22 00:00

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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Azerbaijan boosts apple exports by 11% in 2023, revenue up by 10%

2024-02-22 00:00

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

"Crownless pineapples are a fantastic air freight solution"

2024-02-22 00:00