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Ambrosia apples will make a comeback on television screens in Spain this February with their 20-second commercial centered around the idea that they are the perfect choice for the entire family. The brand will also be sponsoring some of the most popular shows currently airing. read more

The apple sector "holds its ground", especially when compared to other categories within the fruit and vegetable department, but challenges are not lacking: display spaces are contested with many items and there is a need to make room for new varieties; moreover, a trend of registering a read more

Her name, Dora, was chosen for the unmistakable bronze-golden color of her skin. She is the new variety of apple resulting from the selection work of researchers at the University of Bologna. A distinctive variety not only for the color of the skin but also for its crunchy flesh. read more

Apples continue to be the top export product of the Italian fruit and vegetable industry, in 2024, according to Assomela, 2,350,629 tons were harvested, up by 8% compared to 2023, with significant regional variations. "Club apples" recorded an increase of 17% from the previous year, reaching 262,000 tons in 2024. read more

Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

Lupa Pizza in Norwich, England, has priced its Hawaiian pizza at £100 in an effort to deter customers from ordering the divisive pineapple topping. Co-owner Francis Woolf has made his strong aversion to pineapple on pizza clear, saying, "I absolutely loathe pineapple on a pizza." Despite the steep cost, customers are still welcome to order it. read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

The production of apples in Italy, compared to the initial estimates, has been revised upwards by almost 10 percentage points, but this will not affect the marketing of certain varieties, starting with the Golden, which on the contrary, runs a serious risk of ending the season. read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta stated that it is excited about the upcoming arrival of the first organic pears from Argentina, despite the fact that there are currently enough stocks available in Europe. read more

The crunchy-crispy apple discovery from German lands is in its fifth marketing season and has already secured a firm place in the hearts of consumers. According to a consumer survey conducted by AMI on the awareness of apple varieties in 2024, around 30% of respondents are familiar with it. read more

La Grande Bellezza Italiana, a network of companies that promotes the excellence of Italian fruits and vegetables, has chosen to adopt certified corrugated cardboard packaging called "Bestack Trays" for packaging two iconic products of the national agri-food tradition: the Apple. read more

There is an apple that is not only delicious, but also beautiful and surprising. It's called envy™ and it's about to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style: "envy™ Passion Week." A unique idea born from a collaboration with the Institute. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) seal for Spain and Portugal for the second consecutive year. Its Opal club apple has scooped the award for the first time. read more

JOLI™, launching in 2023, is the latest global premium apple from T&G. read more