Apple

Bad breath can be a socially awkward issue, often exacerbated by consuming certain foods. However, some foods, particularly fruits, can help combat bad breath. Apples are useful for stimulating saliva and removing food residue from teeth. Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are particularly
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Overall, the fruit farmers from the Alte Land are quite happy with an average harvest of very high quality, which they have been able to sell, and continue to sell, at good prices. "The stores were empty, the apple juice was used up, the trees in the orchards and home gardens bore few fruits,
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Apples continue to be by far the most harvested tree fruit in Germany. However, the apple harvest in 2023 fell short of the usual 1 million ton mark achieved in recent years. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on final harvest results, approximately 941,200 tons of
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CMI Orchards announces a soaring demand for Ambrosia Gold® apples. The latest Nielsen IQ year-over-year scan data for the 13-week period ending 12/2/23 reveals a significant surge in sales. read more

The organic producer VOG, who bill themselves as the 'Home of apples', says the Middle East with its developing market and consolidated partnerships is ready for growth. The Consortium was in attendance at the Organic and Natural Products Expo, which took place in Dubai from 12 to 14 December, 2023. read more

Every household consumed around 123 apples last year. That's around 61 apples per capita*. On 11 January, it celebrates its day of honour, a day on which the "Germany - My Garden" initiative aims to draw attention to the quality and diversity of local varieties, shares
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This season, few growers are complaining about top fruit sales. "They've faced significant cost increases, but this year's prices fortunately reflected that," observes Marius van Arkel from Fruitstation van Arkel. read more

The Devos Group started marketing its Rubis Gold apples last week. This Belgian company sees great potential in this variety, and now that it is the new year, it has started marketing its crop. "We're still in the early stages, but we ultimately see ourselves competing with big brands such as
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Exports are expected to increase by 632,000 tonnes to 6.1 million tonnes, mainly due to higher deliveries from the USA, Iran and China. Chinese production is expected to rise by 500,000 tonnes to 45 million tonnes, although the provinces of Shandong and Gansu are experiencing frost and frost damage.
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A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

In November, the focus of marketing was already directed towards the Christmas business and the New Year season. Prices developed nicely, gaining substance across all varieties. With an average of 1.05 EUR/kg, the average wholesale price for apples was thus able to hold its own at a nice level
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It’s been a challenging year according to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. He feels that the issues of 2023 will carry over in the new year: “In my opinion the year 2023 wasn’t positive for all who are involved in this apple business, as the global environmental
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European apple stocks in December were 4.2% lower than in 2022. read more

The apple banana - its name is a combination of two very familiar fruits in stores - is a very exclusive trade product. With its unassuming size and eye-catching color, you can use it to surprise consumers or indulge gourmets. SAFE imports fruit and vegetables from Suriname and the Caribbean and
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Apple growers found that 2023 was an eventful year for south Kashmir. Over the last 12 months, the area comprising Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, and Kulgam districts, witnessed a flurry of apple-related conferences, developmental projects and - comparatively - an improved security situation. read more

CMI Orchards is reporting strong growth in US sales of branded organic apples. Nielsen scan data shows a notable sales increase for various branded apples in the 52 weeks to 12 December despite a 1.2 per cent fall in overall organic apple sales. read more

Crates of apples, kiwis, oranges in front of a shop in Rafah; for the first time in weeks, since the beginning of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, loads of fruit arrived in the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. read more

The apple industry in Kashmir is facing a startling 40 percent decline in production; this is said to be due to unfavourable weather conditions and the prevalence of scab diseases. The production drop has inflicted significant financial losses on fruit growers across the region. read more