Apple

Pink Lady Europe concluded the 2023-2024 season with positive data and prospects for further improvement, despite a market with contrasting dynamics between sustainability and price pressure. This allowed for the enhancement of 211,000 apples with the heart-shaped sticker. read more

In the collective imagination, the process of fruit in water is exemplified by apples floating through a sorting channel, but in reality, there are fruits with a specific weight that, despite their different shapes and sizes, is always greater than one. read more

Prices of industrial apples at processing plants

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Will table grapes manage to surpass apples and become the most important fruit in Italy in terms of export value? Some say that this overtaking is not only probable, but even imminent. "In a short time, grapes are expected to go from the current 821 million euros to over read more

One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

Setbacks have hit hundreds of apple growers in the Canadian province of British Columbia as BC Tree Fruits, one of Canada's major fruit marketing cooperatives, announced its closure, leaving them without a commercial outlet for their produce. read more

The apple trade from the 2024 harvest is coming to an end, and there is an influx of early variety apples. The prices of these latter apples are showing a downward trend. How significant were these price reductions? And what about the prices of last year's harvest apples? read more

The sold-out summit is themed "Reset, Growth, Ambition" and reflects the challenges and opportunities facing the apple and pear industry, as well as the ongoing commitment of the sector to building a more sustainable, productive, and. read more

Joan Serentill, President of the Core Fruit Committee of Afrucat, emphasized during the presentation of the estimate: "Despite the recovery of apple production, we are still far from the Catalan production potential. We cannot speak of a good cycle in the history of." read more

Over 350 people are expected to attend this year's annual New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference, which will be held at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre. read more

This balance comes at a time when the horticultural market is evolving, with consumers becoming increasingly demanding in terms of quality and environmental responsibility.

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A merger between two of the major apple producers in north-east Italy, Società Frutticoltori Trento (SFT) and Cooperativa La Trentina, has been approved. read more

Catalonia's apple harvest is expected to reach 268,770 tonnes this year, which is 13 percent higher than in 2023 and 3 percent above the five-year average. All varieties have seen an increase compared to last year, especially Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala. read more

The program for the Interpoma Tours is online, guided tours of apple-growing companies in the area organized by Fiera Bolzano during the three days of Interpoma from November 21st to 23rd, 2024. There are nine appointments scheduled on the tour calendar (in English) and they will be spread out over the three days. read more

The forecast for apple harvest in Catalonia for 2024 is 268,770 tons, slightly above the average of the last 5 years (+3%) and 13% higher than 2023. All varieties are increasing compared to last year, with Fuji, Granny Smith, and Gala standing out.

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Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic purees in doypacks for children with a new rich and genuine flavor: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Made with 100% Italian agricultural raw materials, this puree is sugar-free. read more

The program for the Interpoma Tours is now online, which are guided visits to apple-growing facilities in the area organized by Fiera Bolzano during the three days of Interpoma - 21st to 23rd November 2024 - the only international trade fair entirely dedicated to the world of apples. read more

Marketers of the Cosmic Crisp apple brand have launched their latest consumer campaign by taking to the skies. This summer, a Cosmic Crisp branded hot-air balloon is participating in major international balloon festivals. read more

Due to the unstable spring weather (hot/cold/wet/hail), fewer pears are hanging on the trees compared to last year. Most pears have recovered well from the hail in spring. The Conference variety, which accounts for almost 80% of the Dutch pear harvest, is estimated at 258 million. read more