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Citing SEEDS, EastFruit reports that apple prices in Ukraine have increased compared to the previous two years. Although this has come as a surprise to some consumers, growers anticipated this development due to market conditions and export challenges. Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian ... read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of the Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that the overall import of apples to India was going relatively well. According to him, "The market for importing apples has certainly gained momentum since January. We are seeing a healthier appetite for volume, and the overall sentiment." read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

With the beginning of the new semester, it's important to get the right motivation to start off on the right foot. read more

Obecna sytuacja geopolityczna wpływająca na trasy morskie na Bliskim Wschodzie stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla eksportu włoskich owoców i warzyw, zwłaszcza dla sektora jabłek. Obecna sytuacja jest opisywana jako gorsza niż poprzednie zakłócenia związane z konfliktem w Gazie, ze względu na read more

In mid-March, Lerouge Natuurlijk will participate in the Tavola fair in Kortrijk for the second time. The apple pressing company from Zevegem, Flanders, will showcase its new apple ciders among other products. "The sparkling juice is a great way to attract young people to healthy beverages," says. read more

The Achievements 2025 report by Teagasc highlights that the horticulture industry in Ireland experienced a mostly successful growing season in 2025, with the exception of challenges related to labor costs and availability. Favorable growing conditions contributed to a successful fruit set, especially for apples. read more

Taiwanese pineapples may soon be able to enter the US market, as the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed to permit imports. read more

Kanzirafforza is positioning itself towards the young audience with a new event. From March 9th to 14th, variety will be the protagonist in the spaces of the University of Bologna with an initiative aimed at bringing taste and energy into the daily lives of students, transforming some. read more

A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets rich in flavonoids, such as berries, apples, and citrus fruits, may be associated with sustained happiness and optimism. These findings are from a study published in Clinical Nutrition that investigated the relationship. read more

Ontario may experience an earlier end to its apple season. Ken Lyons from the Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "The movement of apples has been great. We are almost finished with all varieties except Red Prince, Gala, and Ambrosia. We still have Ambrosia, Honeycrisp, Fuji, McIntosh, and Red Prince available, with Red Prince being the only variety left in good supply." read more

On 27th February 2026, a1™ apple celebrated a significant milestone of its 2026 season in China with a container opening ceremony at Huizhan Fruit Market in Shanghai. Major partners came together to commemorate the introduction of "The First Bite of Spring from New Zealand" to the Chinese market. From left to right: read more

Last August, Washington apple growers were preparing for a potentially record crop of 142.3 million cartons (18 kg), slightly surpassing the 141.8 million boxes packed in 2014. Due to the poor market conditions in the previous seasons, compounded by the rising production costs, it was a concerning situation. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

The changing weather patterns in 2025 have posed a real challenge for the cultivation of high-quality apples, according to Justyna Wojciechowska from the Polish apple exporting company Elita Grupa. "The spring frosts had a significant impact on the apple orchards in our region. This was then followed by a summer drought." read more

VIP Val Venosta arrives at the final stage of the Applepairing project, the format that takes Val Venosta apples around Italy, connecting them with regional gastronomic excellences to enhance the nutritional values of the selected ingredients. Sicily thus becomes the read more

Według najnowszych danych branżowych, europejskie zapasy jabłek i gruszek były wyższe na początku lutego 2026 roku w porównaniu z tym samym punktem w 2025 roku. Całkowite zapasy europejskich jabłek wynosiły 3 419 767 ton dnia 1 lutego 2026 r., w porównaniu z 3 038 976 ton dnia 1 lutego 2025 r., co oznacza wzrost o 12,5%. read more

The European Commission has approved the requested increases in unitary aid for local agricultural production under the POSEI program by the Government of the Canary Islands. These changes have been incorporated into the POSEI 2026 program. The program allocates €243.96 million (US$263.48 million) for the year 2026. read more