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Janusz Kawęczyński, the owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia around ten years ago had a significant effect on their business. Approximately 70% of their products were typically exported to Russia. "We used to export a lot of produce to Russia before the embargo," he said. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop today. The crop is estimated at 124 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples. This forecast represents a return to the recent historic norms after two unusual years. read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia. read more

Una stagione che per molti operatori del settore rappresenterà anche una sfida. È questa la previsione uscita da Prognosfruit riguardo l’annata 2024-2025 delle mele. Secondo la Wapa – World Apple and Pear Association il quadro generale vede nei maggiori paesi produttori un raccolto che
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On the 810-hectare productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is 3.9 tons per hectare, which is 87% lower than the previous year's yield and 86% lower than the long-term average from 2018 to 2023 (-22.8 tons per hectare). The anticipated harvest quantity is... read more

As in previous years, the EU apple harvest in 2024 is being affected by extreme weather conditions. However, this time Germany, Poland, Austria, and Belgium are primarily affected, while the more southern cultivation regions such as Italy, France, or Spain are experiencing an average harvest. read more

Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation is based on data from the World Apple and Pear Association ( WAPA ) presented at the Prognosfruit
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Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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With the harvest of the first early apples such as Delbarestivale, this year's apple harvest is gradually gaining momentum in many German growing regions. However, the cold, wet weather of recent months has had devastating consequences for fruit growers in many places. In certain apple-growing
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The Polish apple season is wrapping up, says Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for the Polish apple exporter. He states that one variety is still available in stock: "So far, the apple season has looked good, with all our stocks selling as expected. The blocked Red Sea has had a slight impact on
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Prognosfruit, the most important annual event for the apple and pear sector, concludes today. The event is organized by Wapa (World Apple and Pear Association) in collaboration with FruitVeB, bringing together industry professionals from across Europe and beyond. read more

The upcoming season is expected to be a challenging one for the apple industry. This was revealed at Prognosfruit 2024, the annual conference where WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, shares forecasts for the upcoming apple harvest across Europe. From Budapest, it emerged that... read more

In late July, fruit breeding company Zouk presented its new Ziola® summer apple. Belgian retail and trade were able to come and have a look at the company's plots in the last week of July and taste the new summer variety before the first commercial picking. "In the studies, the Ziola had stood
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Golden Bay Fruit will once again be exhibiting on the new Zealand stand at Asia Fruit Logisitca in Hong Kong in September. "We are very grateful to New Zealand Apple & Pear Industry and Plant and Food Research who organize the shared NZ pavilion which showcases a range of New Zealand companies
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The usual Prognosfruit conference, organized this year in Budapest, Hungary, by FruitVeB (Hungarian interprofessional organization for fruit and vegetables) together with WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), was a key moment of discussion for apple producers. read more

The Prognosfruit 2024 was organized by WAPA in collaboration with FruitVeB (Magyar Zöldség-Gyümölcs Szakmaközi Szervezet). The event was opened with a speech by István Nagy, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture, who currently holds the rotating EU Council Presidency. read more

In the first week of August 2024, the Prognosfruit conference took place, which is the most important annual event for the apple and pear sector in Europe. This year, the conference was held in Budapest, Hungary. During this meeting, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) published forecasts for the apple and pear harvest for the 2024/2025 season. read more