Apple

The wait is almost over: the harvesting of the first Sambó apples began a few days ago and from September 1st, the apples will be available on the shelves again. Consumers will find a sweet, crunchy, and juicy fruit, and of a bright color. read more

Weak demand for apples and a rising supply of autumn varieties are leading Ukrainian growers to lower their wholesale prices, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Currently, high-quality apples are being sold at 30–40 UAH/kg (US$0.72–0.97/kg), which is on average 12% cheaper than at the end of the season. read more

The imported apple season in China is coming to a close. With supply decreasing, prices have recently gone up compared to earlier in the season. "This year's market performance for imported apples has slightly declined compared to previous years, experiencing a short-term downturn, but overall" read more

The apple harvest, which started in the Trentino valleys of Non and Sole these days, will go down in history. Thanks to a "technological gem" that is set to shape the future of Italian fruit growing and beyond. Now, freshly harvested apples can be transported by cable car: has read more

With a high quality of fruits and positive outlook from the markets, the new harvest of over 4,000 apple growers from the VOG Consortium has started in recent weeks. read more

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It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Temperature control is essential in cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and prolong shelf life. Any fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and market value of the fruits. read more

Established for four generations in the east of Lot-et-Garonne, near Agen, Domaine de Ferrussac has built a reputation in arboriculture, producing apples (25 ha), prunes (12 ha), kiwifruit (6 ha), and, more recently, blueberries (5 ha). Today, Côme Lapierre, who joined his father and uncle in read more

According to the forecasts presented at Prognosfruit, the total Italian apple harvest is expected to be 2.2 million tons, which represents a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Approximately half of this harvest is from South Tyrol, with around 500,000 tons from Trentino. More detailed information on the... read more

The organic apple season of VIP Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta concludes with a positive outcome. The last batches of the harvest were shipped in mid-August from the packaging center in Castelbello. read more

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The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

Od 2016 roku firma Sady Dnipra (UApple) rozwija sady w pobliżu Dniepru w centralnej Ukrainie, skupiając się na uprawie jabłek i gruszek zarówno na rynek lokalny, jak i eksportowy. Obecnie firma zarządza około 180 hektarami, w tym 150 ha jabłek i 30 ha gruszek (głównie odmiana Novemberskaya). Wśród... read more

Annually, the Balkan region exports slightly over 300,000 tonnes of fresh apples, with Serbia accounting for approximately half of that amount. However, this year was characterized by two significant frost events – the first occurred in March, with temperatures dropping to -9°C in Serbia, followed by another frost event in April, where temperatures fell below 0°C. read more

In Lower Saxony's areas, the apple berry, originating from North America, grows very well, as reported by the Landvolk Pressedienst. "This year, we are four weeks ahead of schedule compared to usual, so the harvest is nearly completed," says Lars Grossmann, managing director of Heide-Aronia. read more

The New Zealand apple brand, Rockit, has introduced a high-end new product line in China just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival gift-giving season. read more

At the end of August, sales of last year's stored apples were nearly finished, with only limited quantities remaining on the market. Growers who were able to preserve high-quality fruit until the end of the season fetched top prices. However, export sales suffered as foreign buyers deemed Polish prices too high. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more