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Portuguese apple production might increase at the cost of the Rocha pear production, says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers: “There has been a trend towards reduction when it comes to the acreage of Rocha pears. These are being replaced for apple trees, due
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While some varieties only stay in it for a few months, others are stored until the start of the new apple season so that customers in the stores can enjoy fresh and crisp apples all year round. The latter is also the reason why new varieties are constantly being tinkered with. "The new star in
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The 'Know european apple' campaign enabled Assomelto inform, in particular, those working in the sector and, through them, end consumers, about the apple product, sustainable production methods, conservation methods, differences between varieties, the
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The Mintec Benchmark Price for Brazilian orange juice concentrate FCA in Europe reached €4,251/MT at the end of September, marking a 101% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Market sources remain bullish for October. Meanwhile, the Mintec Benchmark price for apple juice concentrate with medium
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The first EU apple estimates, which were published on 3 August 2023 during Prognosfruit, indicated a 3.3% decrease compared to last year, to a total of 11,410,681t. The EU pear crop for 2023 was estimated to be down 12.9% on last year.
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EFC, variety manager of brands including Kanzi, has announced the launch of the Sprizzle apple concept, which it says can redefine the taste experience in the category. read more

New Covent Garden Market has won an award at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards, recognising and promoting environmental best practice around the world. read more

Climate warming has been cited as the main reason for a dramatic revision in this year’s European apple and pear forecasts. read more

This year, the Juliet variety continues to grow, with a 20% increase thanks to young orchards coming into production. While the production from the Rhône valley and the south of France is slightly below potential for the 2023 campaign, the harvests in other French regions are in line with the
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The lower supply of Latin American pineapples in Europe is causing prices to remain higher than usual in the Spanish market, at a time, after the summer, when consumption usually drops a little. This year, the supply during the Christmas campaign is expected to be limited, and that's when
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Today, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has once again reduced the production forecast for both fruits. EastFruit experts took an active part in the Prognosfruit conference, where the first preliminary forecast was announced. Based on the results of the conference, we prepared two
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When Jude Schuenemeyer picked the apple up off the ground in December 2017, he wondered whether his two-decade search was over. It was a firm winter apple, orange in colour with a distinctive ribbed shape and wider than it was tall. “We knew right away that we had never seen it before,”
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Does your fruit and vegetable consumption need a boost? Kanzi® takes care of it! The apple with the extraordinary taste has been back on the Italian markets since the end of September thanks to the VOG and VIP consortia; read more

Growers of high-value field and orchard crops like cherries, seedless table grapes, kiwi fruit, apples, berries, and flowering crops have always loved the idea of automatic retractable roofs to protect their crops against the impact of extreme weather. “However, they’ve frequently found
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With the first part of this year’s harvesting on its way, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has started revising its annual Apple and Pear Crop Forecast based on the latest insights from its members on the season. The first EU apple estimates, which were released on 3 August 2023
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In response to Cyclone Gabrielle, scientists from Plant & Food Research have been collecting data from apple orchards in Hawke’s Bay. Working with industry body New Zealand Apples and Pears, the aim is to better understand the impact of the event on tree and soil health and support grower’s
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The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) and the International Pome Fruit Alliance (IPA) have announced the global launch of EverCrisp™, a new apple with branding set to captivate taste buds around the world with its unparalleled sweetness. read more

An intense hailstorm that happened this Sunday, struck several villages of south Kashmir’s Shopian and Kulgam districts, causing significant damage to the apples that are still on the trees. The hailstorm hit Kanjiullar, Kapran, Feripora, Pratappora, and Vehil villages of Shopian district.
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SugarBee® harvest has arrived earlier this year than expected. An early cold snap pushed the fall harvest up by about a week and a half, which means that the apples are arriving in stores sooner than ever. read more