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Apofruit, a cooperative based in Romagna of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in Italy's most suitable areas, recently completed the settlement of the autumn 2024 campaign for apples contributed by members from the Trentino region, representing a portion. read more

The supply of American oranges continued to decline this week, leading to further price increases. Traders observed that prices have risen from around $63-$64 per box two weeks ago to approximately $73-$75 per box. With fewer arrivals and a decreasing number of traders involved, the market supply is shrinking. read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the European debut of the Del Monte® Honeyglow® banana. Following the successful launch of the Honeyglow® pineapple in 2020, which quickly became Europe's fastest-growing pineapple, Fresh Del Monte is now expanding the line with the introduction of Honeyglow® bananas. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, Greece's kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2% between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025. This period saw exports reach 208,679 tons, surpassing the 200,000-ton milestone for the first time. read more

The weather has been a threat to Polish apple growers in the last week, according to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager at Fruit-Group. She stated, "We experienced an extended period of low temperatures in April. There were days when the temperature dropped to around -6 degrees Celsius during the night, while during the day..." read more

W końcu 2024 roku Superfresh Growers wprowadził na rynek nową linie opakowań organicznych, aby przyciągnąć rodziny, znaleźć zastosowanie dla mniejszych jabłek i podzielić się swoją pasją do zrównoważonego rolnictwa. Wchodząc w Miesiąc Ziemi i obserwując sadzenie ożywające w rozkwicie, ta inicjatywa wydaje się bardziej aktualna niż kiedykolwiek. read more

Apofruit has recently completed the settlement of the autumn 2024 campaign for the apples delivered by members from the Trentino region, which represents a significant portion of the cooperative's production. Over 7,000 quintals of autumn apples were delivered from this area. read more

During Holy Week (Week 16), strawberries are the most advertised fruit in German supermarkets. They are promoted 44 times, surpassing apples, which are in second place with 41 promotions. German strawberries are already being advertised as the primary origin six times. read more

The Midelt region, situated in the high Moroccan plains at an altitude of over 1400 meters, is known as the apple-growing hub of the country. This region used to be famous for its abundant water resources and regular snowfall. Unfortunately, seven consecutive years of drought have caused significant damage to the growers in the area. read more

Imports of fruits and berries to Kazakhstan reached a record level in 2024, with over 835,000 tons imported into the country, marking a 33.3% increase compared to the previous year. The total value of these imports was $455.7 million. A significant surge was observed in the import of apples. read more

While the exact founding location of the fruit industry in Cape Town may be debated, in the apple industry's perception, April 17, 1662 is considered the date when the first apple trees were planted in the country. read more

Turkey has been affected by one of the most severe cold spells in the country's history, causing significant damage to crops such as apricots, apples, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, grapes, and vegetables, as reported by Hurriyet Daily. read more

Two new thirst-quenching juice blends have recently hit the market, catering to those who are conscious of their health and wellness. These mixes are not only healthy but also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, thanks to the inclusion of carrot, pineapple, and clementine. The two new offerings come from Masseria. read more

Ananas from Costa Rica are experiencing a successful year. Prices have reached levels unprecedented in over ten years, and producers are seeing a notable increase in exports due to various external and internal factors. The global shortage of orange and apple juices has also contributed to this trend. read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more