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For one Polish apple grower, their sweet cherry production has been part of the business for quite some time, Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple and sweet cherry trader Galster, explains: “Galster’s history with sweet cherries is quite long and dates back twenty years ago. Our
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As the avocado and lime season kicks off, Carlos Eduardo Beltran, Operations Manager for Managro Fresh, provided insights into the current state of the market. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 April 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by 12.6% compared to 2022 to reach 1 904 869 T, while pear stocks decreased by 23.8% to reach 157 062 T. In the USA, apple stocks as of 1
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Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency, growth in food prices and other economic problems, apple imports have fallen to 5-year low in Egypt. read more

Although temperatures are not in line with the season due to bad weather in many Italian regions, demand for summer fruits is growing in wholesale markets; read more

Egypt, one of the key importers of fresh apples in the world, continues to reduce trade in these fruits, according to EastFruit. Under conditions of rapid devaluation of the national currency, growth in food prices and other economic problems, apple imports have fallen to 5-year low in Egypt. read more

The CIV - Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) in Italy will be present from 03 to 05 May with its own stand within the common space of the participants in the CIVI-Italy Supply Chain Project at the " the International Show of Nursery and Varietal Innovation" - new
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In April 2023, organic apple stocks were reduced by 1,190 t, and demand for organic apples remains strong. In April 2022, 532 t more organic apples were sold and 434 t more than in April 2021, Swisscofel and Bio Suisse report. read more

The company has appointed Andes New Varieties Administration Chile® (ANA Chile®) as a "master licensee" to develop hot climate apple and pear varieties with growers in South America, starting with Chile. Morgan Rogers, General Manager of VentureFruit®, said,
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VentureFruit®, the commercialisation manager for the Hot Climate Partnership, has announced a significant milestone in the global expansion of the future-focused hot climate breeding program. VentureFruit® has appointed Andes New Varieties Administration Chile® (ANA Chile) as the ‘master
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President Mauro Grossi: "CIV at the International Nursery and Varietal Innovation Exhibition in Rimini to present the fruit of the Apple and Strawberry Genetic Improvement Research programme and to meet sector operators and European and international partners. read more

If there is one word that best suits apples these days, it is innovation. We are not only referring to new varieties brought onto the market, but also to marketing strategies. Among the latest from Melinda is Dolcevita, the new brand launched at the beginning of the year that identifies the sweetest apples
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The CIV - Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl from San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present with its own stand at the "International Show of Nursery and Varietal Innovation" - a new exhibition area entirely dedicated to nursery and innovation - from 03 to 05 May.
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At the end of April, the stock level of 16,844 t is 7,856 t below that of 2022 (24,700 t) and 4,861 t below that of 2021 (21,705 t). The inventory reduction in April is slightly lower compared to the two previous years and at 7,286 t is 26 t below the previous year (7,312 t) and 252 t below 2021.
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According to EastFruit analysts, Georgian apple market participants are perplexed by the fact that apple prices remain incredibly stable, although, as a rule, there is a seasonal increase in prices at this time. read more

Fresh and satisfying, just like the season that represents it. The SweeTango™ apple is one of the most distinctive new varieties and is distributed in Italy by the Melinda consortia, the leading company grouping 16 cooperatives in Val di Non and Val di Sole, VIP, the association of
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Afrucat, the Catalan Fruit Business Association, presents the first estimates forecast by the organisation as a result of the closure of the Urgell canal, which reach up to 58% of losses in the Catalan apple harvest (173,000t), 52% in the pear harvest (74,000t) and the disappearance of 30% of the Catalan apple crop (173,000t).
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According to the first estimates made by Afrucat after the closure of the Urgell Canal, this closure will lead to a 58% decrease in the harvest of Catalonia's apple harvest (173,000 t), a 52% drop in pear production (74,000 t), and the disappearance of 30% of the total fruit that Catalonia would
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At the end of April, the stock level of 16,844 t is 7,856 t below that of 2022 (24,700 t) and 4,861 t below that of 2021 (21,705 t). The inventory reduction in April is slightly lower compared to the two previous years and at 7,286 t is 26 t below the previous year (7,312 t) and 252 t below 2021.
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Assomela, the association representing apple producers in Italy, once again confirms its presence at Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable fair to be held in Rimini from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 May. There will be four members from Trentino-Alto Adigedi Assomela
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