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Is it possible to meet new people while grocery shopping at the supermarket? Some say yes, but how can you distinguish between those who entered the store just to buy what is missing in their pantry or fridge from those who are there for a different purpose? It's simple, read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

In a significant development in the bio-based materials sector, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand have innovated a method to produce leather using pineapple leaf fibers. This new material not only replicates the properties of real leather but also outperforms it. read more

In 2024, Moldova started actively exporting fresh apples to one of the most attractive fresh apple markets in the world - India. In 2023, despite a relatively low yield of apples, Moldova faced challenges in selling its stocks as Russia had banned imports of fruits and other food items from the country. read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

On the occasion of the release of Inside Out 2, Del Monte partners with Walt Disney Pixar by customizing the labels of its main fresh fruit products, from pineapples to bananas, kiwis, and berries. Through a tailored communication campaign, they create the slogan "la read more

The captivating deep red color initially caught the attention of Alexander Gibson from Doornkraal Agri in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres to the South African Bigbucks apple variety. "The price potential, especially in the Eastern markets, and pack-out rates were equally appealing, and today I can say that." read more

Stavropol Krai in Russia has achieved self-sufficiency in apple production, with enough harvests to supply other regions, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov announced. "Every third apple on the shelves of Russian retail chains is from Stavropol," he stated. However, residents of Stavropol may still face challenges in accessing affordable and diverse fruits due to the focus on apple production. read more

Armenia has increased its exports of apples and apricots to Russia in 2024. From January 1 to June 10, 2024, the export of fruits from Armenia to Russia has grown 2.1 times year-on-year, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku Mołdawia rozpoczęła aktywne eksportowanie świeżych jabłek na jeden z najatrakcyjniejszych rynków świeżych jabłek na świecie - rynek Indii. Pomimo stosunkowo niskiego zbioru jabłek w 2023 roku, Mołdawia miała problemy z zbyciem swoich zapasów, ponieważ Rosja zakazała importu. read more

The last word will not be said in packaging for fresh vegetables and fruit for a long time, and Silbo is launching new packaging to emphasize that statement, FreshPlaza informs. According to Marcin Śpiewok, owner of the Polish packaging manufacturer and originator of the new packaging, this. read more

With the apple season virtually concluded, the leading French cooperative Blue Whale® has announced record business figures in all its markets. read more

The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more

When it comes to Michigan's u-pick offerings, apples, berries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees are commonly thought of. However, there is a new u-pick experience that has been gaining popularity across the state: u-pick flowers. Jeremy Jubenville, from the Michigan State University Extension's floriculture department, states that... read more

Ważnym krokiem dla sektora eksportu świeżych owoców Indii było ułatwienie przez Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), działającego pod patronatem Ministerstwa Handlu i Przemysłu, udanego eksportu pierwszej partii ananasów odmiany MD 2 do Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich. read more

The Tripura government has started exporting Queen Pineapple, a fruit that has been given a geographical indication (GI) tag, to international markets. This initiative is being supported by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), SIMPET, and the state. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for May 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023, reaching 618,436 tons, while pear stocks surged by 18.9% to reach 61,207 tons. In the USA, as of May 1, the apple stocks... read more

Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced the winners of the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence at its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne on June 2, 2024. read more

The June 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This edition offers the most recent news and perspectives from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

On Tuesday, June 11th, the last meeting of the marketing committee of Assomela took place, where an overview of the current market situation, the outlook for the next commercial season, and the main themes that will characterize it were discussed. read more