Apple

From miniature to pie varieties to jumbo sized jack o' lanterns, pumpkins of all sizes decorated stores and ad flyers this week. Seventeen varieties of apples were reported this week, perfect for baking, bobbing or covering with caramel. Other fruits such as grapes, pears, persimmons,
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Grown exclusively in France by 35 producers in 4 production basins (Val de Loire, Alpes, Tarn-et-Garonne and Languedoc), the Swing.bio apple harvest has started. With 3,700 tons expected for this campaign (compared with 3,500 tons in 2022), the Swing.bio continues to grow. An increase in acreage
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The tropical pineapples industry in Costa Rica is busy recovering following a drop in production after natural flowering says, Jose Carlos Chaves, responsible for Commercial Sales at the Costa Rican pineapple grower and exporter Tropicales Del Valle. They have also had stable demand in the
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Resilient varieties, distinctive organoleptic characteristics and ambitious commercial projects are not enough to make a successful product. What can make a project successful is the long-term vision, as Marco Rivoira, CEO of the Piedmont-based company of the same name, puts it,
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Despite a later harvest, the coloration of some apple varieties will be less intense than usual, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “Harvesting of apples started a little later in Poland, because we had some hot days and warm nights. This resulted in a
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The week at the Bologna Food Centre was not exciting in terms of sales, but there are a few seasonal products that stand out from the others. We are talking about persimmons, which, together with pears and apples, are recording good sales trends. Gianmaria explained them to us
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Many Hungarian apple growers are complaining that they did not reach the average harvest this year because of the cooler and wetter than average spring months. Apples are grown on 45,000 hectares in the country, including 250 hectares in Tolna County. Forecasts predict a moderate apple harvest
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Fewer and fewer fruit trees in the province of Rovigo. Peaches have almost disappeared, pears are in deep crisis and kiwis are a marginal crop. There are a few positive signs for apples, but it is too little to restore vigour to a sector that is suffering greatly. Therefore Confagricoltura Rovigo
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Most Ontario apple growers are coming to the end of their harvest season on a crop that’s a little bigger than expected. “We’re hearing about really good quality and size,” says Cathy McKay, chair of the Ontario Apple Growers. “Honeycrisp, Empire, Cortland, McIntosh, and Gala should be
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The FPJ Sustainability Special is now available to subscribers on the FPJ app – Apple, Android, and desktop – covering the sector’s latest efforts and innovations to mitigate climate change, from regenerative farming to sustainable packaging. read more

In recent months, climate change has left drastic consequences on the world's production landscape, starting with drought, through floods, hail and unprecedented heat waves. And it is precisely because of these phenomena that today Wapa(World Apple and Pear Association
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The Know European Apple communication campaign promoted by Assomela, which represents, through its members, around 75 per cent of national and 15 per cent of European apple production, has come to a close. read more

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Portuguese apple production might increase at the cost of the Rocha pear production, says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers: “There has been a trend towards reduction when it comes to the acreage of Rocha pears. These are being replaced for apple trees, due
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While some varieties only stay in it for a few months, others are stored until the start of the new apple season so that customers in the stores can enjoy fresh and crisp apples all year round. The latter is also the reason why new varieties are constantly being tinkered with. "The new star in
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The 'Know european apple' campaign enabled Assomelto inform, in particular, those working in the sector and, through them, end consumers, about the apple product, sustainable production methods, conservation methods, differences between varieties, the
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The Mintec Benchmark Price for Brazilian orange juice concentrate FCA in Europe reached €4,251/MT at the end of September, marking a 101% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Market sources remain bullish for October. Meanwhile, the Mintec Benchmark price for apple juice concentrate with medium
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The first EU apple estimates, which were published on 3 August 2023 during Prognosfruit, indicated a 3.3% decrease compared to last year, to a total of 11,410,681t. The EU pear crop for 2023 was estimated to be down 12.9% on last year.
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EFC, variety manager of brands including Kanzi, has announced the launch of the Sprizzle apple concept, which it says can redefine the taste experience in the category. read more

New Covent Garden Market has won an award at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards, recognising and promoting environmental best practice around the world. read more