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The Polish apples performed really well overseas over the course of four months, says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Polish fruit exporter Fruit-Group: “We had very good autumn regarding our sold quantities of apples, on both the local market as well as for export. Our overseas clients
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Vog is looking to consolidate its presence in the Middle East and boost sales of organic apples in the region. According to sales manager Klaus Hölzl, the Middle East is a priority export market for the consortium because of its proximity and strategic importance. read more

In December, in the EU, the average prices of the four major producers came out at €94 per 100 kgs, which is €39 higher than the monthly 5-year minimum and €24 higher than the monthly 5-year average. read more

The post-Christmas period and the still not cold temperatures mark the demand for various fruit and vegetable products. Starting with Tarocco oranges, whose pigmentation is not yet at its best. Demand for clementines and artichokes is also suboptimal. Still low is the availability of
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The export of Styrian apples has so far proceeded in relatively normal patterns. "We have fewer quantities available this year than last year, which is why the export share will be overall lower for us," Michael Pichler, salesperson at F. Kröpfl Obsthandelsgesellschaft, told us. However, one
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Bad breath can be a socially awkward issue, often exacerbated by consuming certain foods. However, some foods, particularly fruits, can help combat bad breath. Apples are useful for stimulating saliva and removing food residue from teeth. Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are particularly
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Overall, the fruit farmers from the Alte Land are quite happy with an average harvest of very high quality, which they have been able to sell, and continue to sell, at good prices. "The stores were empty, the apple juice was used up, the trees in the orchards and home gardens bore few fruits,
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Apples continue to be by far the most harvested tree fruit in Germany. However, the apple harvest in 2023 fell short of the usual 1 million ton mark achieved in recent years. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on final harvest results, approximately 941,200 tons of
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CMI Orchards announces a soaring demand for Ambrosia Gold® apples. The latest Nielsen IQ year-over-year scan data for the 13-week period ending 12/2/23 reveals a significant surge in sales. read more

The organic producer VOG, who bill themselves as the 'Home of apples', says the Middle East with its developing market and consolidated partnerships is ready for growth. The Consortium was in attendance at the Organic and Natural Products Expo, which took place in Dubai from 12 to 14 December, 2023. read more

Every household consumed around 123 apples last year. That's around 61 apples per capita*. On 11 January, it celebrates its day of honour, a day on which the "Germany - My Garden" initiative aims to draw attention to the quality and diversity of local varieties, shares
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This season, few growers are complaining about top fruit sales. "They've faced significant cost increases, but this year's prices fortunately reflected that," observes Marius van Arkel from Fruitstation van Arkel. read more

The Devos Group started marketing its Rubis Gold apples last week. This Belgian company sees great potential in this variety, and now that it is the new year, it has started marketing its crop. "We're still in the early stages, but we ultimately see ourselves competing with big brands such as
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Exports are expected to increase by 632,000 tonnes to 6.1 million tonnes, mainly due to higher deliveries from the USA, Iran and China. Chinese production is expected to rise by 500,000 tonnes to 45 million tonnes, although the provinces of Shandong and Gansu are experiencing frost and frost damage.
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A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

In November, the focus of marketing was already directed towards the Christmas business and the New Year season. Prices developed nicely, gaining substance across all varieties. With an average of 1.05 EUR/kg, the average wholesale price for apples was thus able to hold its own at a nice level
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It’s been a challenging year according to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. He feels that the issues of 2023 will carry over in the new year: “In my opinion the year 2023 wasn’t positive for all who are involved in this apple business, as the global environmental
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