Apple

Importing Polish apples does not seem to be very popular at the moment. According to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, the lower demand has multiple reasons: “Looking at current demand for Polish apples, it seems to be rather weak in general at the moment. First of
read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to Ukraine's success in exporting premium quality apples. In particular, in one of the most important and capacious markets in the Middle East with a high level of prices and competition, Ukraine confidently ranks second in terms of supply volumes in December
read more

Despite the ongoing Russian aggression and blockade of the Ukrainian border by the Poles, Ukrainian apple growers and traders continue to improve their ability to export fresh apples. According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine made wholesale shipments of fresh apples to 22 countries on different
read more

Despite the ongoing Russian aggression and blockade of the Ukrainian border by the Poles, Ukrainian apple growers and traders continue to improve their ability to export fresh apples. According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine made wholesale shipments of fresh apples to 22 countries on different
read more

Importing Polish apples does not seem to be very popular at the moment. According to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, the lower demand has multiple reasons: "Looking at current demand for Polish apples, it seems to be rather weak in general at the moment. First of all,
read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to Ukraine’s success in exporting premium quality apples. In particular, in one of the most important and capacious markets in the Middle East with a high level of prices and competition, Ukraine confidently ranks second in terms of supply volumes in December
read more

Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments. read more

Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments. read more

To this end, the association has introduced the Innovation Corner, a new point-of-sale format dedicated to modern apple brands, in cooperation with various European retailers. read more

Argentina exported 7,300 tonnes of apples in the first two months of 2024, according to Más Producción. The figures represent a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent but are 9 per cent below the five-year average. read more

Plant biologists at University of California, Davis have identified a promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases. They found that the chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal
read more

CMI Orchards preparing for its biggest Northwest cherry season yet after the acquisition of Starr Ranch Growers added significant volume and expanded seasonal availability to complement its expansive cherry portfolio. read more

The next edition of Macfrut will see the participation of twenty-two Spanish wholesalers from the Madrid and Barcelona markets. And although Spain has been exporting fruit and vegetables to Italy for several decades, it is also true that there is a demand for certain products at certain times of
read more

The cost of producing a kilo of British apples continues to rise for UK growers. In fact, new data reveals that UK growers have seen a further 5.5% increase in costs of production in the last year. The 2024 cost of production analysis[1], conducted by farm business consultants Andersons,
read more

There are still large volumes of Golden Delicious apples among the Polish stocks, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "The current apple stocks are quite similar to those of last season around this time of year, so we don't see too many differences. For Golden… read more

The cost of producing a kilo of British apples continues to rise for UK growers. In fact, new data reveals that UK growers have seen a further 5.5% increase in costs of production in the last year. The 2024 cost of production analysis[1], conducted by farm business consultants Andersons,
read more

Vog, the Consortium of South Tyrolean Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives, has launched, in partnership with several European retailers, the Innovation Corner, a new point-of-sale display format dedicated to the most modern apple brands with the aim of enhancing the value of this apple in the department.
read more

The Tasmanian apple harvest is now in full swing for the 2024 season. The season commenced in February, with Royal Gala and Smitten® amongst the first to be harvested and will continue through until May. This season, Tasmanian apple growers have been fortunate to experience very good growing
read more

These are the last few weeks that PGI Cuneo red apples, sold under the La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) brand, will be commercialized. "The volumes distributed over the past few years skyrocketed, thanks to the work of our partners, who believe this apple is a way to make people familiar with
read more

The VOG Consortium is increasingly determined in its efforts to increase the value of the apple category and enrich the consumer experience in the fruit and vegetable departments, with a

Part of the VOG Consortium.
read more