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Soon, the cute dog characters from the Disney classic "101 Dalmatians" will decorate the packaging of the premium fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar as well as various retail outlets in Germany and Austria. The deliciously sweet strawberries, pineapples, blueberries, mangoes and avocados from
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Following last month’s move by Washington state officials urging the Biden administration to help remove or reduce tariffs on American apples imported to India--how are Washington apple growers and shippers feeling about it? read more

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

Once again, consumers will be able to appreciate the unique characteristics of Ambrosia™ apples through a 20-second spot that will be broadcast on the country's main television channels. This TV spot will highlight the exceptional organoleptic qualities of this
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Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste. read more

Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures from 1 January 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by -6% compared to 2022 to reach 4 051 645 T, while pear stocks also decreased by -19% to reach 648 071 T. In the USA, apple stocks as
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"After taking part in the fair for the first time in 2020, Griba Vivai will again be present at Fruit Logistica with a stand dedicated to apple variety breeding. The fair in Berlin will provide a space to meet new operators interested in the field of apple variety innovation, and at the same
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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