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The Italian pumpkin campaign is now in full swing, with its different varieties such as Butternut, Long Violet and Moscata. The national persimmon campaign is proceeding smoothly, with the start of sales of the Vanilla variety from Campania. Hot weather damages some productions, from chestnuts
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"We have pretty much put the summer season behind us and are now in the off-season. Currently, our assortment here in Friesenheim includes damsons, currants, blueberries, quinces, grapes, apples and pears. We have had an intensive year, however, the first year is usually always demanding. We are
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According to a report from Afrucat, Spanish apples are recovering ground on the country's supermarket shelves. The data collected by the association shows that in 2015, 50% of the apples were of national origin. In recent years, this percentage has increased to 55% in 2018, and to 59% in 2023. read more

On September 27, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the creators of Arctic® apples, unveiled its state-of-the-art apple processing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. read more

During meetings in Germany for growers of the Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft (WOG) and the "BelOrta Apple & Pear Days" in Belgium, the new brand concept "Sprizzle®" was launched with great enthusiasm. Sprizzle® is the brand name of the new apple variety "Sunspark," a cross between
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It’s peak apple season in Washington state. Traditionally, October is a big harvest month and for Washington Fruit Growers it’s even bigger this year. Recently, the company started a partnership with Gilbert Orchards and became the exclusive marketer of Gilbert’s fruit. “Washington Fruit
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Leading Australian pineapple producer Piñata Farms has started harvesting its crop in Mareeba, Queensland ending eight-month shortage of the yellow-fleshed fruit. read more

Leading Australian pineapple producer Piñata Farms has started harvesting its crop in Mareeba, Queensland ending eight-month shortage of the yellow-fleshed fruit. read more

Aldi has been named 2023 Apple Retailer of the Year by trade association British Apples & Pears (BAPL). read more

Global Pac Technologies, a New Zealand-based company, has worked with Robotics Plus to utilise cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology (AI), to increase apple production packing speeds by 40 per cent.  read more

Among the Fruit Attraction 2023 stands, we were attracted by one novelty in particular at the Del Monte stand, in addition to the limited edition of tricolour kiwis: a new, more compact pineapple-cutting machine that can be installed in the fruit and vegetable departments.
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Among the Fruit Attraction 2023 stands, we were attracted by one novelty in particular at the Del Monte stand, in addition to the limited edition of tricolour kiwis: a new, more compact pineapple-cutting machine that can be installed in the fruit and vegetable departments.
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According toEastFruit analysts, Polish farmers continue to feed apples to consumers in the aggressor country and make good money doing it. At the same time, they regularly demand a ban on the imports of food from Ukraine, the country defending itself and Europe from Russian aggressors. read more

Italian apple company Vog has relaunched its organic brand and continued its efforts to promote a more effective method of marketing to consumers.  read more

The Giumarra Companies has announced that its domestic Lemonade apple volume swill increase this autumn, with a ”dramatic” increase in production in the state of Washington, complemented by more availability in Pennsylvania. read more

Join us on a culinary journey. This is the message chosen by Vog for the new 2023-2024 campaign for Marlene apples, which have begun marketing with the Gala variety. Present at Fruit Attraction, the Consortium for this year's communication focuses on the wheel
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CMI Orchards has announced a new, refreshed look for its Kiku apple brand. The updated look will be implemented across all boxes and bags, with artwork delivering emphasis on Kiku’s unique flavour attributes and sweetness. read more

The Italian pumpkin season kicks off with Moscata, Long Violet and the first batches of Butternut. Volumes are growing for persimmons and chestnuts for which an increase in demand is expected. Golden mountain apples are on the market and the Melinda brand product is on its way. Good demand
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The Italian pumpkin season kicks off with Moscata, Long Violet and the first batches of Butternut. Volumes are growing for persimmons and chestnuts for which an increase in demand is expected. Golden mountain apples are on the market and the Melinda brand product is on its way. Good demand
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October arrives and the first Golden Delicious apples of the 2023 season begin to take centre stage in the major wholesale markets. "The GoldenDelicious variety, one of the most popular with consumers, arrives on the shelves these days," recalls Melinda president Ernesto
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