Apple

India’s federal budget for 2023-24 has failed to meet the expectations of apple growers in Himachal Pradesh as there is no mention of import duty on the fruit as well as reduction in GST. Apple growers are frustrated as the 18-28 per cent GST on packing material, agriculture tools, pesticides,
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The first semi-commercial blocks of Sassy™ apples were established in the Western Cape last year, with more to follow next year. read more

According to SanLucar, it is now making a point - quite a few points to be precise. Soon, the four-legged main characters from Disney's classic film 101 Dalmatians will adorn point of sale, packaging, tags and signs. Under the motto "Delicious to the point and
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According to EastFruit analysts, Turkish apple exports in the 2022/23 season continue to lag significantly behind those in the 2021/22 season. As of the end of December 2022, Turkey was able to export 135 thousand tons of new crop apples, which is 6% less than the previous season. read more

Blue Whale says its apple sales in southern Europe have been “very positive and dynamic” for the first half of this season, particularly in the Spanish market. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) unanimously elected Scott Montague, as AFPA Chair for the 2023 term. He takes over from Fresh Select’s John Said who served as AFPA Chair in 2022. read more

"While in France and the northern countries, strong local production has set the pace, export markets have not ceased to bring us joy", confessed Marc Peyres, director read more

A self-service machine that delivers freshly made apple juice in bottles. read more

According to Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for Polish apple exporter Ewa-Bis, getting all the harvest of Polish apples done was a challenge this year: “By now, all of our apples have been harvested, which wasn’t as easy as usual. Getting the required labor was a challenge, as the amount
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Dolcevita is the new brand identifying the 'sweet' apples of the Melinda Consortium. Launched in mid-January and supported by a multi-channel communication campaign with trade marketing activities involving large-scale distribution companies, wholesalers and
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Himachal growers are hopeful that the federal budget will include special provisions to boost the trade of Himachali apples. They expect Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to give more clarity on import duty on apple or bringing apple under a special category in the World Trade
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The New Zealand Apple industry is expecting a solid 2023 export crop characterised by good quality and size. read more

We are expecting 20.4 million tray carton equivalents, which would be a similar result to last year", Terry Meikle, managing director of New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI), is quoted as saying by Rural News. read more

The New Zealand apple industry is expecting fruit of good quality and size as it heads into the 2023 export harvest season. read more

According to Diane Smith, the head of the Michigan Apple Committee, a decision to return to exporting apples to Mexico is a logical move. “With a record-sized crop this year--approximately 34.5 million bushels--Michigan’s apple industry is seeking existing and new markets for its apples,”
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The Department of Agriculture has collaborated with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to improve queen pineapple productivity and quality by adapting the Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) technology. The project will be led by DA-Bicol Region, following the success of
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According EastFruit analysts, in January 2023, the weighted average wholesale price for high-quality apples of Gala variety increased only slightly – by about 0.5 MDL/kg (US $0.02/kg). So far, the increase does not reach the price level that is comfortable for the agricultural producers,
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There is no denying that a crisis has emerged in the orchard industry, which is manifesting itself in the mood of the industry. We are receiving negative information from various quarters affecting our daily lives. The situation on the apple market does not inspire optimism, and on the other hand we have to
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South Africa’s apple and pear exports are set for a small reduction this season with the industry describing it as an average crop. read more

New Zealand food exports grew by over NZ$8bn in 2022, but there was a decline in trade value for some of the country’s key fresh produce lines. read more