Apple

At the end of February 2023, the stock level of 33,203 t is 6,870 t below that of the previous year (40,073 t) and 4,708 t below that of 2021 (37,911 t). The stock reduction in February 2023 is 1,373 t higher than in 2022, with a total of 8,082 t. This is the highest stock reduction in the past four years.
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From 06 March 2023, Aldi Süd will be offering selected fruit and vegetables at a low price in all 2,000 shops. According to the discounter, the price offensive includes in the first week: read more

"The French fruit growers gathered within the National Association of Apples and Pears have awarded for the first time, the award for the retailer most committed to the French apple. read more

Self-restriction on exports was introduced on February 15 and will last two and a half months, until April 30, 2023. read more

This 2023 edition is off to a great start for Juliet organic apples, which have been present at the Agricultural Show for about fifteen years now: "We had a very large attendance this weekend as well as yesterday. Significantly more than in other years," reports Jean-Noël Carles, president of
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WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 February 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by -6.4% compared to 2022 to reach 3 377 583 T, while pear stocks also increased slightly by 0.6% to reach 410 711 T. In the USA,
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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) will start publishing monthly sales data on its website from February 2023. read more

Val Venosta Apples will once again be present at the main Spanish markets. During the months of March and April, VI P , the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, will be present with an attractive stand in the main markets of the peninsula,
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The Experimental unit of the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural – IDR in Palmas is following the various research phases for the launch of new apple cultivars to producers. After 10 years of research, the first popular sensory survey of the flavor of 16 new varieties was carried out. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan sharply increased the imports of fresh apples in 2022. They rose by 2.5 times over the year and reached a record 26 700 tonnes. read more

Upcoming forecasts for snow in Ontario are a welcome sight for the province’s apple growers. “We were concerned earlier in the winter that things were too warm, but they have cooled off and the 14-day forecast into March looks cool with some snow. We’re always glad to see the white stuff
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Usually, after the hectic Christmas sales, the fruit and vegetable market cools down somewhat in January. Not so with apples. Traditionally, business regarding domestic dessert apples really picks up after the turn of the year, fueled by strong exports. This year was no exception. Sales of
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Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has begun publishing monthly sales data to highlight which supermarkets are buying the most British apples.  read more

Among all the fruits that exist, the custard apple occupies a special place in the field of nutrition and health. The reason for this is that the custard apple, a fruit belonging to the Annona cherimola plant and the Annonaceae family, often raises many doubts as to its involvement with

the health and nutritional benefits of the fruit

of the Annonaceae family.
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According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan sharply increased the imports of fresh apples in 2022. They rose by 2.5 times over the year and reached a record 26 700 tonnes. read more

Australian family-owned fresh produce business Montague is presenting its first apple variety of the 2023 harvest: SweeTango. SweeTango is crisp and sweet with a zesty watermelon flavor and touch of citrus and spice. SweeTango displays a bright red blush over a yellow cream breaking background
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Last month parts of New Zealand were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, while some growers suffered no or minor damage, others saw their entire livelihoods destroyed overnight. Apple growers in Hawke's Bay had just started the apple harvest when the cyclone hit the area. read more

Last year’s domestic apple crop is a tale of two seasons as weather conditions in major growing regions dictated significantly different results for orchards in the Northwest and Northeast. read more

The pineapple of the Dorium Tropical Gold brand, originally from the Augro Fresh Panama company, was awarded in Spain the 2023 Taste of the Year award, a seal that, as explained by the National Director of Export Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), Eric Dormoi, is a
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The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Center recently released its latest apple variety. The Triumph variety apple contains two different genes for resistance against apple scab, the most common fungal disease impacting apple trees in Minnesota. read more