Apple

According to its own statements, VIP is now able to offer apples with high taste and quality characteristics throughout the year. The advanced logistics and storage systems also ensure constant availability without compromising on quality. read more

The Burgundy-colored apple brand Soluna has expressed its excitement about the opportunities in China following the approval of access for Australian mainland apples at the end of April. read more

A wide variety of fruits, both common and exotic, are being imported into Telangana from other Indian states and abroad. These include apples, guavas, oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, grapes, kiwis, avocados, and dragon fruits. Among these, apples, dragon fruits, and avocados are some of the most popular imports. read more

Assomela, the association representing Italian apple producers, confirms its participation in Macfrut 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled to take place in Rimini from May 6th to 8th. In pavilion B3, booth 37, Assomela will coordinate the joint presence of three. read more

A strong partnership, a co-branding choice that aims to assert the history and identity of a particular and highly appreciated apple. We are talking about Tessa®, one of the Club varieties marketed by Melinda and La Trentina, which is currently being offered to consumers with a. read more

The prime selling season for organic apples from the southern hemisphere has just begun and will last until August. The first organic variety, Gala, has arrived on the U.S. East Coast from Chile and is now available in the market, marking the beginning of weekly shipments. "The majority of organic" read more

By the end of next month, the apple harvest will be completed, with all the fruit stored in bins to be distributed to either the packhouse or the controlled atmosphere rooms that enable year-round exports. Free State apple farmers faced challenges this year due to several hailstorms, impacting their yield. read more

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Full bloom is currently taking place in Pennsylvania for the upcoming 2025 apple crop. "It's pretty much in line with last year – there may be a week's difference," says Valerie Ramsburg of the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that a month ago, the weather had caused the bloom to be about two weeks behind. "We've had some pretty warm..." read more

A new study from the university builds on previous research that has found that flowering strips can reduce damage caused by pests (green apple aphids) by up to 32% in bad years. read more

During the current reporting week, the average price of apples from the Cox's orange group decreased to £1.36 per kilogram, down from the previous week's average of £1.45. This represents a weekly price drop of £0.09, or about 6%, based on the most recent data. Strawberries also... read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be particularly aggressive this year. French apple and pear growers are making efforts to protect their crops from these attacks, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season due to the pressure from aphids. read more

T&G Global has announced that it will open an office in Taiwan in June 2025 as a part of its larger strategy to increase its presence in Asia. With a population of 23 million and strong trade connections with New Zealand, Taiwan has become a crucial market for T&G's apple exports, especially its ENVY brand. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that its Rubyglow pineapple was awarded Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025. read more