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Dole Food Company renews its collaboration with Minecraft and launches a new global campaign that will focus on pineapples, the company's product symbol for 125 years, from June 21 to October 3, 2026. The initiative represents the second phase of the project that combines gaming and nutrition. read more

VIP Val Venosta announces the debut of the "Val Venosta Apple Days - Vinschgau Apple Days", a festival spread throughout the valley, taking place from May 16th to 29th. read more

Mehmet Çakmak, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Elpa Fruits, has announced that the Turkish stone fruit season has begun and the loading of flat peaches is already underway. He mentioned that Elpa Fruits specializes in exporting premium Turkish fresh produce such as berries, stone fruits, and apples. read more

Wyższe wolumeny produkcji z brazylijskiego zbioru jabłek 2025/26 wspierały wzrost eksportu w pierwszej połowie 2026 roku, po sezonie 2024/25, w którym niższa wydajność zmniejszyła wolumeny eksportu i poszerzyła deficyt handlowy sektora. Według danych Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 38 000 ton. read more

The Pro Yabkoko trade fair, which gathers various pre- and post-harvest operators specializing in apples, started on Tuesday, June 9th and will continue until Thursday, June 11th in Mineralnye Vody, Russia. While it may not be a large event, it is highly specialized in fruit and vegetables. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of continuous Prognosfruit conferences. The event is organized by WAPA in collaboration with BVEO. read more

A produce store in Christchurch, New Zealand, is drawing attention from visitors after uncovering a chimera apple with red and yellow coloration split almost equally down the middle. The apple was discovered in a delivery of Red Braeburn apples in mid-May at Sunshine Corner Market in the Mairehau suburb. read more

Vog Products is launching a new line of apple purees in pouch format developed for the brands Marlene (Vog) and Val Venosta (Vip). The range includes a total of eight references, available in four recipes, and aims to enhance apple production. read more

Dla wielu belgijskich producentów owoców szkółkowych wiosna ponownie była okresem stresu. Lokalne gradobicia przeszły przez części regionów upraw owoców w ostatnich tygodniach, powodując szkody w sadach jabłoniowych i gruszkowych w kilku obszarach. Fruitbedrijf Morren również nie został oszczędzony. "Z jabłkami, read more

The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have remained stable and demand continues to exceed the available fruit. Anthony Dobson from Tropical Pines stated that the industry is currently focused on recovering from the event. read more

The promotion of South Tyrolean apple production and the innovation of processed fruit products are at the core of VOG Products' activities. read more

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