Apple

The apple season in India is currently in transition, with harvests in Himachal Pradesh almost done and the Kashmir season just starting, according to Bijesh Thelakkatt, CEO of fresh fruit importer PJJ International Fruits. "The quality and quantity of the domestic apple crop have been excellent this year." read more

Stability for integrated pest management apples and growth for organic. These are the forecasts for the 2025 harvest by Vip, who will present the new commercial season and their range of products at Fruit Attraction (hall 8, stand B07). "Currently, we anticipate a calendar of... read more

In 2025, the Vog Consortium, a giant in South Tyrolean apple cultivation that brings together over 4,000 producers, celebrates a double milestone: 80 years of activity and three decades of the Marlene® brand. This achievement was celebrated in Madrid, as part of Fruit Attraction, with an event that brought together read more

Dole is going to introduce a new type of pineapple, which they intend to promote as a high-quality product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

Moldova has expanded its presence in Northern Europe: Agrodenidan, a member of Moldova Fruct, has shipped its first 20-ton batch of Gala apples to Iceland. This marks the beginning of exports to a new and demanding market. The contract was finalized after more than a year of negotiations. read more

Georgia's apple exports have increased this season, both in volume and value, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Between August 1 and September 28, the country exported 906 tons of apples valued at US$698,000. This represents an increase compared to the same period last year. read more

"After our current forecast, the apple harvest in Serbia is expected to be about 20% to 25% lower than last year, which was also not particularly successful," said Gojko Zagorac, chairman of the Serbia Does Apples Association and sales manager of the production company. read more

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to Vidusdaugava Television. In Lona, Jēkabpils read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

The import of Hayward kiwi from Greece has started, while the production of persimmons is picking up. There is a change in variety for prickly pears, now with the first Sicilian Bastardoni. New apple varieties, Nicoter and Annurca, are entering the market. read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been utilized for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is now being introduced to European markets. read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The South African supplier Tru-Cape has announced that it has achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season. Both of its packhouses have reported an increased proportion of fruit that met the brand's guidelines. read more