Apple

In the fresh fruit supply chain, preserving quality after harvest is a major challenge. For fruits like apples and pears, maintaining their crisp texture, flavor, and freshness during transportation and long-term storage is essential for delivering a positive consumer experience and reducing waste. read more

This week, wholesale fruit markets in the UK saw varied price changes. Strawberries experienced a notable decrease, while blackberries saw a significant increase. Prices for apples remained fairly consistent, with Bramleys Seedling averaging £1.23/kg, marking a 1% increase from the previous week. read more

The Philippines announced its intention to make a "significant push" into the Middle East fruit market, with a new service set to deliver premium fresh pineapples from Mindanao to the United Arab Emirates. read more

The US marketer Legendary Fruit Company has announced that it will acquire the apple and cherry supplier Brewster Heights Packing & Orchards, also known as Gebbers Farms. This acquisition will make Legendary Fruit Company one of the largest fruit companies in the country. read more

In the world of apple juices, where naturalness, varietal identity, and the ability to differentiate are increasingly important, VOG Products focuses on a product with a strong visual and sensory impact: the juice obtained from Kissabel® apples, a variety with naturally red flesh, included in the range. read more

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). The average export price was $0.82 per kilogram. Export volumes saw a slight decrease from 10,200 tons. read more

"Życie w Dubaju powróciło niemal do normy. Jedyną różnicą w porównaniu z okresem sprzed rozpoczęcia konfliktu między USA i Iranem jest brak turystów. Jednak obecnie nie ma zagrożenia dla mieszkańców" - relacjonuje Luca Antonietti, właściciel firmy Nova Fruit, świadczącej usługi w branży fruit. read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, enriches the range of organic baby food fruit purees with two new flavors: Apple and Apple, Peach and Mango. read more

European apple and pear stocks were still higher than last year's levels at the start of May, as reported by the most recent WAPA data. Total apple stocks were at 1.56 million tons on May 1, showing a 30.1 percent increase from 1.20 million tons the previous year. Pear stocks were at 123,062 tons, indicating a rise read more

With the beginning of summer, the final months of the tough fruit season have come. While the pear season seems to be going well, there still appears to be a significant amount of apple stocks left in storage. Xavier Laduron, who is a grower himself and the chairman of the fruit sector... read more

Fyffes is launching its "Brighten Up Your BBQ" shopper campaign to promote pineapples as a central part of the summer grilling season. The campaign will be featured in 61 Globus stores in Germany starting from 8 June, and will later be introduced in the UK and Ireland during June and July. read more

Frank P Matthews has introduced a new apple variety, 'Legacy', as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations. The variety was named following a public competition held earlier this year and also recognizes the contribution of Andrew Wright, who grafted the commemorative tree shortly before. read more

Lviv Garden, situated in the village of Stil'sko in Ukraine's Lviv region, has grown from a 25-hectare orchard established in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive apple production. The farm cultivates 11 apple varieties, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Red Jonaprince, Idared, Pinova. read more

The żniwa jabłek w regionie Tasman w Nowej Zelandii zakończyły się w 2026 roku z wyższymi wolumenami, niskimi wskaźnikami odrzutów i stabilnym popytem na eksport na kluczowych rynkach. Steve Thomas z Thomas Brothers Orchard w Riwaka powiedział, że warunki uprawy i zbiorów wspierały zarówno plony, jak i jakość owoców. Zbiory przebiegały read more

The snack apple brand Rockit and its Hong Kong import partner Freco have entered a new chapter in their longstanding collaboration by signing a five-year exclusive distribution agreement. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, emphasizing the company's significant contribution to South Africa's apple and pear export industry since its inception in 2001 after the deregulation of the sector. Owned by Two-a-Day and Ceres Fruit Growers, Tru-Cape currently exports to around 108 read more

A farm in Lviv region has expanded its apple orchards from 25 hectares planted in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive production, according to director Volodymyr Holysh. The farm grows only apples, saying the mountainous area is well suited to the crop. The orchard includes 11 varieties: Granny read more

Horticulture can be much more than an agricultural supply chain. It can become a narrative, an experience, a tourist attraction, and an identity factor for a territory. In the wine industry, this transition is now well-established; in fruit production, however, the potential often remains underutilized. Yet, when the product read more

Od deregulacji przemysłu owocowego kraju na przełomie wieków sektor afrykańskich jabłek i gruszek znacząco się rozwinął. read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market following the establishment of a new phytosanitary export protocol between the FASFC and the Chinese customs authority GACC. FASFC chief Christine Romeyns described the agreement as a significant milestone for the Belgian fruit industry, while Agriculture Minister David... read more