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Despite the colder weather and rains, apple harvesting in some Moldovan farms is still under way. Considering the information obtained to date on the apple yields, experts from fruit growers’ organizations in Moldova are inclined to conclude that the initial optimistic forecast will most
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Domestic apple offerings continued to clearly dominate the market, in line with the time of the season. With Elstar, Boskoop and Jonagold, the already established varieties formed the basis of the product range. According to the BLE, the presence of Kanzi and Pinova had expanded. The first Jazz
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"Apple and pear sales have been good since off-tree sales," says Emanuel Sluis of the Dutch trading platform Service2Fruit. "That's true for all varieties, but Beurre Alexander Lucassen pears' price development is most spectacular. These were sold, off-tree, for €0.45, and now, their bin price
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According to the latest USDA report, this rise is due to favourable weather conditions, which have restored yields from 2022/23. Apple exports are expected to increase to 81,854 tons, while pear exports are expected to rise to 317,200 tons. Domestic consumption is also predicted to grow in line
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Purple star apples, a Vietnamese favorite and a major export product, are experiencing a notable price surge of 30-40% compared to the previous year. Currently in season, type 1 (highest quality) is selling for VND90,000-100,000 per kilogram, a 40% increase. Oanh, a Ho Chi Minh City fruit store
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On October 25th, in Seiches-sur-le-Loir (Angers), Dalival and its research and development station IFO organized a presentation of their new Tonik and Canopy apple varieties, as well as their latest rootstock innovation, the M200. The event was attended by 50 professionals: producers,
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Crunchy, sweet and juicy. These are all characteristics usually used to describe a new selection of apples; however, after tasting it, we have to attribute them to the new pear variety Eden Gold®, which we found on sale at an Aldi shop.    read more

Markus Tscholl, who coordinates Asta Frutta Alto Adige, is delighted that the average selling price is higher than in 2022, thanks in part to better quality and larger sizes. The only downside is the two heavy hailstorms that hit Vilpiano (Bolzano) and the surrounding areas in the summer, which
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The late arrival of spring caused a decrease in Turkey’s production and export of apples, pears, and table grapes in MY 2023/24. Table grape producers are having a difficult time fighting mildew disease, which was caused by delayed rainfall. Commercial growers continue to make on-farm
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Despite the colder weather and rains, apple harvesting in some Moldovan farms is still under way, according to EastFruit. Considering the information obtained to date on the apple yields, experts from fruit growers’ organizations in Moldova are inclined to conclude that the initial
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Of the world's best-known and most popular exotic fruits, the mango is certainly the most refined and sought-after (editor's note: the most widely consumed exotic fruits are, of course, bananas and pineapples). A noble fruit with very ancient origins (the first evidence dates back more than 4,000 years in
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'The Future is THIS', was the phrase I heard most often from the many participants who flocked to last week's event organised at the Mazzoni farm. The meeting was, in fact, dedicated to automated harvesting by drones in a Pink Lady apple orchard.
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Japan is grappling with the repercussions of this summer's extreme heat and insufficient rainfall, which have adversely impacted crop growth, including fruits and vegetables. The unfavorable conditions have led to decreased shipments and significant price hikes. read more

Turkey is experiencing a dynamic increase in prices for export-quality apples, as local suppliers cannot satisfy all requests from potential customers. Wholesale prices for Red Delicious apples, which are actively exported to the Indian market, already reach $0.9 US dollars per kg. Prices for
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We all know the saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, however, there seems to be room for another fruit in the recipe for health, the strawberry. Daily consumption of this fruit
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October marked the end of the harvest season of the range of coloured-flesh apples in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. This while the harvest of the Rouge variety, distinctive for its red skin and flesh, the Kissabel® sales season in Europe kicks into top gear. read more

Overall, Mexico’s market year (MY) 2023/24 deciduous fruit production is projected to remain steady year-to-year, with apple production increasing marginally, but from what is already estimated to be a large MY 2022/23 crop. Table grape production is projected to increase 1 percent. Mexico’s
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This week, Kazakhstan's Justice Minister announced the official registration of the Almaty Aport as a national brand with a geographical indication. A geographical indication serves as a label, ensuring a product is exclusively produced in a specific region. read more

With the harvest of the red-skinned and red-fleshed Rouge variety, the Kissabel® marketing season in Europe is now in full swing. In October in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, the harvest of the revolutionary range of apples with coloured flesh was completed in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. read more

The final act of the Pink Lady's 'Adopt a Tree' project, which gives consumers the opportunity to follow the life cycle of apples, right up to the harvesting of the fruit, through the adoption of a Pink Lady apple tree in a dozen or so
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