Apple

Apples have always been the product most closely associated with the health concept of fruit and vegetables, and the expression 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a testimony to this. But today they are much more, a symbol par excellence of environmental sustainability, as well as social and
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In Minnesota, the birthplace of the Honeycrisp apple, this variety is not only cherished for its origins but also for its unique texture and flavor. Recent data from the USDA reveals a significant drop in the retail price of Honeycrisps, now at $1.70 per pound from $2.49 the previous year. read more

On Beaulieu Farm in Grabouw, one of the first farms to plant the Gala mutation Flash Gala nine years ago, topfruit farmer (and discoverer of Flash Gala's forebear, Corder Gala) Derek Corder says the South African industry continues to establish new orchards of the Bigbucks cultivar (right), of
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Although the Greek apple season had a very promising start, unfortunately the reality turned out very different, says Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos: "The apple season started very dynamically from its beginning until the end of October 2023. The
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The Nederlandse Plastic Industrie (NPI) a company that specialises in film solutions, water storage solutions and horticultural products, installed over 7,000 m² of ENPEX FPP basin liner at an apple and pear grower, commissioned by VGB. Despite the strong wind, their welding team managed to
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What is the place of French apples on international markets today? How does it stand out? What are the new challenges and consumer expectations? Between taste excellence, quality and innovation, Benoît Carreau, sales director of Mylord, shares his vision on the requirements that French apples
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Have you ever tried a tuna tataki with Golden apples? Or a venison rice, Granny apple and bacon muffin? And let's not forget a Fuji apple cocoa custard; read more

The Washington apple industry and government representatives have come together to mark the successful start of apple shipping season following India’s removal of retaliatory tariffs on US-grown apples.  read more

In 2022, premium gift-packaged apples enjoyed soaring popularity, with stocks depleted across southern cities. Merchants had to urgently source supplies from fruit warehouses at the origin to meet market demand. However, this year, a surplus of gift box apples inundated the wholesale market. So,
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Next to the Red Sea crisis, the apple export from Poland is more difficult at the moment due to a lack of containers, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "There was big movement in the orders for Polish apples in the last two months, especially from Asian
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Promoting and enhancing the function of the retail shop, not only as a garrison of the territory but also as the highest expression of quality, knowledge and care for the product and the customer. This is the objective of the Fruit and Vegetable Retailer Day, the event, scheduled
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Kyrgyzstan imported more apples than it exported in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. read more