Apple

"The robot has been in the plant for barely a month and we are still learning, but it is necessary to invest in technology," explains Alex Creixell, manager of Giropoma-Costa Brava. read more

It has a bright red colour with a very uniform appearance. Its texture leaves no one indifferent, it is juicy and crunchy. It is an ideal fruit for snacks or culinary recipes. read more

The lack of rainfall for several months together with limited pollination in spring, increasing pest pressure and high production costs are responsible for this decline. After the record crop of 2022/2023, Poland, the largest producer in the EU, is likely to reduce its output to under 4 million
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Kanzi® apples have achieved a milestone in the apple industry, with Nielsen total US apple data showing a +478 percent sales dollars increase and +613.2 percent growth in volume over the latest 13-week period ending December 2, 2023. This growth rate is four times higher than other branded
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After a shaky start to the season, winter fruit is now coming into its own and quotations are starting to rise. Demand is also very lively because volumes are low for both pome fruits and kiwis. During our visit to the fruit and vegetable market
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Original colour schemes and stylised figures: Christmas colours and dresses the packaging of Melinda apples with specific graphics, with their vivid and natural colours, from yellow to deep red, to convey the festive atmosphere to the public. With Melinda apples at Christmas not only panettone and
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"The Kissabel® range of apples with colored flesh is unique in its diversity and sensory characteristics. It includes a range of varieties that differ in both flesh color - from pink to intense red - and fragrance, from more classic, balanced flavors to more intense varieties with berry notes.
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In response to producers' demand to be able to market their apples for as long as cooperatives and growers' organizations, natural storage specialist Janny MT has turned its attention to conservation issues in short distribution channels. Benoit Janny, the company's managing director, describes
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As every football fan will tell you, each new season starts with high hopes, and it is was no different for Polish apple leader Rajpol when the 2023/24 campaign kicked off in September. read more

Demand looks to be challenging the supply of pineapples right now, particularly on larger-sized fruit which is especially in tight supply. “Typically, production faces challenges during December, primarily due to increased demand from chain stores for planned holiday promotions,” says Scott
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In November 2023, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Tesco bought 3,104 tons, Aldi took in 2,682 tons. read more

Despite lower production, the apple season has started off a bit slow, says Jan Nowakoski, manager of Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh: “Last season was full of volume of apples and sales were strong as well. All apples found their way to both European markets and new markets overseas.
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On Tuesday, 12 December, the customary meeting of the Assomela Marketing Committee took place to review the latest data on the production situation and market trends. Italian apple production, which does not yet include the final data of the most
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Last week, more than 200 people tuned in for a webinar presenting two apple varieties, Tonik and Canopy, and the apple rootstock M200. The webinar was shown in six languages, organised by European fruit nursery Dalival and IFO, a leading private company in researching and developing new topfruit
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According to Assomela, South Tyrol is currently at 1,005,617 tonnes of apples, an increase of 16% compared to 2022, while Trentino remains stable at 485,951 tonnes and production is only slightly up on the previous year. In Piedmont, the situation is more favourable with stable production of 2
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Trade body British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the ongoing struggles for beleaguered UK topfruit growers. read more

As EastFruit reported a few days ago, despite global apple deficit, exports of these fruits from Moldova remained critically low even before Russia introduced its complete ban on Moldovan produce imports. Consequently, apple prices in this country remain rather low although there has been a
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According to the latest report annualetitled India Fresh Deciduous Fruit,compiled by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),India's imports of apples will increase due to the lifting of the retaliatory tariff that will facilitate a recovery
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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the continued struggles for beleaguered UK top fruit growers. read more

Although last year apple exports from Turkey to India were booming, currently trade has slowed down significantly. Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states this has to do with the Indian market being flooded: “The demand is too low to export apples to India at
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