Apple

February was characterized by above-average temperatures. In the eastern plains, growers observed extreme anomalies of up to +7.5 °C compared to the long-term average. This led to an unusually early start to the vegetation period. Depending on the location, stone fruit such as apricots began
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EastFruitanalysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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After the LoliPop apple, it was the HoneyCrunch's turn to put on a show at Rungis last week! Together with the Juliet, the three varieties are on a mission to represent the Innatis group to wholesalers. "We usually highlight our varieties but for this event, we decided to showcase Innatis
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If apples are to have a market-compatible future, we will need more robust varieties. Benno Neff, CEO of Tobi Seeobst AG, discussed this at the Eastern Switzerland Food Forum. Pesticides are increasingly under scrutiny, and the energy required for fruit production is becoming more expensive,
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If apples are to have a market-compatible future, we will need more robust varieties. Benno Neff, CEO of Tobi Seeobst AG, discussed this at the Eastern Switzerland Food Forum. Pesticides are increasingly under scrutiny, and the energy required for fruit production is becoming more expensive,
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After the LoliPop apple, it was the HoneyCrunch's turn to put on a show at Rungis last week! Together with the Juliet, the three varieties are on a mission to represent the Innatis group to wholesalers. "We usually highlight our varieties but for this event, we decided to showcase Innatis
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Apple and pear growers in South Africa are making significant investments in solar energy systems as the country’s electricity supply continues to falter. read more

Montague, one of Australia’s leading fresh produce brands, forecasts it will pack over 275 tonnes of Ambrosia apples this season, an increase on the previous season’s volumes. The team anticipates this strong result due to tree maturation.   read more

"Changing Climate: Disease Risk & Costs" was developed as part of the MBIE-funded Our Land and Water National Science Challenge and allows users to enter the address of their orchard or vineyard to determine the risk of apple blight, grape powdery mildew and
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It's not an apple, it's an experience: that's why envy™ knows how to leave the fruit and vegetable department to engage consumers' senses throughout the shop. This is confirmed by the innovative in-store campaign that in January positioned the premium speciality of the VOG and VIP consortia in the
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to the message from the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine about the restart of container traffic in the Black Sea ports of Ukraine within 2-3 weeks. This news is extremely important for the Ukrainian fruit and vegetable business, especially for apple
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The February/March 2024 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

In contrast to previous seasons, most varieties of Polish apples will be out of stock before the new season commences, says Jan Nowakowski, manager of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh: "This season for apples is moving slowly and steadily. We have less volume this year and most varieties will
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An apple and its territory. As if to say: an inseparable bond that deserves to be told and celebrated. Melinda is well aware of this, and is ready once again this year to reward the loyal consumers of Evelina, the famous shiny 'red', the protagonist of a competition designed to offer
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On Tuesday, 12 March, the customary meeting of the Assomela Marketing Committee took place to assess market dynamics and once again the elements that are influencing it. As far as the market is concerned, producers are optimistic about sales in the month of
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HortWeek editor Matt Appleby talks to Zelari Piante's Stefano Sogni and Wyevale Nurseries' Kyle Ross about the benefits of participating at the Four Oaks Trade Show, what exhibiting entails as an overseas exhibitor and a UK nursery, and their top tips for getting the most out of the show. They
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Following the dismal apple campaign of 2022/23, this year's season has kicked off quite well for the Slovak fruit industry, reports Peter Turlík, executive at the local cooperative Bonum. "Since the start of the season in August, producer prices have been significantly better, as has the
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The premium envy apple speciality of the Vog and Vip Consortia was the focus of a promotion campaign carried out in the sales outlets, with posters placed in all departments, including non-food: from beauty to wine, from confectionery to frozen food. read more

Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa is pleased to announce the introduction of the innovative pineapple-cutting machine. The machine, positioned directly in the fruit and vegetable department, is an innovation that greatly simplifies the pineapple preparation process for consumers; read more

The European Parliament has sanctioned an extension for the trade liberalization between the European Union and Moldova for an additional year. This decision enables the continuation of tariff-free exports for seven Moldovan agricultural products, specifically tomatoes, garlic, table grapes,
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