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KANZI® apple growers are predicting a record crop with the harvest of the popular apple variety set to begin in the next few weeks, a little later than in previous seasons. read more

Sales for Polish apples have been strong this season, says Jan Nowakowski, manager for Polish apple distributor, Genesis Fresh. It has led to lower stocks being available at this point in the season compared to last season: “According to the latest WAPA figures, in Poland we still have 1
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At the monthly meeting, the association assessed the development of the past month and the production outlook for the Southern Hemisphere. The data was more or less the same as the previous month: depletion was going according to plan, and stock levels were well below average for many varieties. read more

IG International has clinched the rights to grow Desy – a new apple variety bred by Italian nursery consortium Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) – in India.  read more

In the Netherlands, Looije Packing is currently immersed in its grape programs, where these are custom-packaged, mostly loose, in top seals and clamshells. "This season, again, there are big quality differences, but so far, we've managed to always send healthy products out the door," says
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In the coming days, the first container with 20 tonnes of apples from the Georgian producer Tirifoni Fruits will be exported to Dubai (UAE). read more

After a difficult start due to declining European consumption and strong international competition, there are glimmers of optimism for the rest of the 2022/2023 apple season. This is the assessment outlined by the VOG Consortium at Fruit Logistica, the international fruit and vegetable fair in
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The SwingBio apple has been on the market for 4 years. The current context is particularly difficult for the organic sector, but the new two-tone apple continues to gain market shares. “The tonnage sold this year is estimated at 2,500 tons and the sales rate is growing despite a complicated
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According to the customs service of the Republic of Moldova, the exports of apples in February 2023 amounted to just over 14 000 tonnes. The February exports of Moldovan apples are usually equal to or slightly lower than the January ones. Fruit market operators explain this by the fact that
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According to the customs service of the Republic of Moldova, the exports of apples in February 2023 amounted to just over 14 000 tonnes. The February exports of Moldovan apples are usually equal to or slightly lower than the January ones. Fruit market operators explain this by the fact that
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WAPA has published estimates of apples in storage in Europe with a slight delay. In terms of Europe as a whole, there are 6.4% fewer apples on the continent year-on-year (3,377,583 tonnes). Although it is early March, let's remember that we are talking about the state at

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The Sorma Open Days took place last Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd at the company's facilities in the Valencian town of Puzol. The demonstration events were attended by numerous customers and friends of the company. read more

Kanzi has maintained its position as Europe’s second best-selling apple variety and continues to win over consumers in the US, new market research data shows. read more

The packaging features a linen net to provide product visibility and was launched on the market at the beginning of March. read more

Mr Apple, one of New Zealand’s biggest apple grower-packer-exporters, remains committed to supplying its international customers with premium quality fruit this season. read more

The National Association of Apples and Pears asks for a safeguard plan for the French apple, with measures based on three pillars, for the coming 24 months. read more

Theoretically, the prices of apples should increase during the first half of the year, experts believe, because there is a classic relationship: the fewer the leftovers, the higher the price. The only question is whether such an increase will cover the cost of storage. read more

The stock reduction of organic apples in February was 890 t. This is about 110 t more than in February last year and about 40 t more than in February 2021. Demand for organic apples remains high, according to Bio Suisse and swisscofel. read more

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