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The 50th edition of Prognosfruit took place from August 6-8, 2025, in Angers. Organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) in collaboration with WAPA (World Apple Pear Association), the conference gathered around 250 attendees from 23 different countries. Sandrine, an attendee, mentioned that... read more

The apple industry in Australia is currently evaluating growth opportunities with the introduction of a new variety called the Dazzle apple. Industry stakeholders view this variety as a potential option for expanding both domestic and export markets, providing an alternative to well-known varieties like Pink Lady and Gala. read more

Industrial Auctions offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in the fruit and vegetable sector who want to expand or modernize their processing capacity. In Yerseke (NL), the complete, operational apple processing and packaging line of Smiley Apple is being auctioned online. The line is for sale. read more

Late frost, a long period of drought, and heavy rainfall are once again resulting in a rather moderate yield this year. According to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg, the current estimate for the apple harvest is around 9,400 tons. Only 4,200 tons were harvested last year. read more

The total production is estimated at 277,000 tons, which represents a decrease of 31.5% compared to the volume in 2024 (404,600 tons). The decline in apple production is partly due to the frost wave in the spring and partly due to the decrease in. read more

One of Australia's largest vertically integrated fresh produce businesses, Redland, has partnered with Tasmania-based Reeve Farms to cultivate and export Dazzle apples. read more

In July 2025, Tesco was the top-selling UK supermarket for British apples, with approximately 1,350 tons. Sainsbury's came in second with slightly over 600 tons, and Aldi was third with less than 200 tons sold. Following them were Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose, each selling between 100 read more

Spring frosts followed by heavy summer rains have severely damaged Lithuania's fruit sector. According to the "Vaisiai ir uogos" association, the apple harvest in 2025 is expected to reach only 10–15% of average levels, while blackcurrant production will drop to just 5–10%. "There will be virtually no" read more

Produkcja jabłek w Estonii może się różnić w zależności od regionu i ogólnie będzie poniżej średniej ze względu na zimną wiosnę i deszczowy początek lata. W środkowej Estonii zbiorów będą znacznie mniejsze niż w ubiegłym roku, przy czym około połowa odmian jabłek nie wyda owoców. W Rebane... read more

"2025 began with an excellent harvest and a robust, uniform crop – boasting a deliciously sweet and crunchy taste – with a projected export of over 230 million high-quality, premium Rockit™ apples to our international markets this year. Favorable weather conditions contributed to larger fruit size and" read more

She estimates that delays and logistical bottlenecks have cost the sector approximately 1 billion ZAR (57 million US dollars) in 2024 alone due to additional storage, transport, and plug-in costs, as well as missed market opportunities when ships bypass Cape Town. read more

The apple and pear export industry in South Africa is raising concerns about increasing losses due to inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. read more

Although lower yields are expected more frequently due to the dry spring conditions and biennial fluctuations in fruit production known as alternation, overall the estimates are largely satisfactory. read more

The apple production is estimated to be around 3.6 million tons, which is about 5% more than in 2024. The pear harvest is expected to be about 5% higher than the previous year, reaching approximately 77,600 tons. Plum production is projected to increase by 33% to around 126,800 tons. The sour cherry harvest will be... read more

The New Zealand snack-sized apple brand, Rockit, has introduced a new Small Family Pack to global markets to cater to the high consumer demand for everyday sharing occasions. read more

The beginning of the new Polish apple season is approaching rapidly, as the harvest for early varieties has already begun, according to Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "We are gradually starting with summer varieties of apples, but we will commence the full harvest by the end of." read more

Watermelon continues to be a popular fresh fruit in the United States, especially during the summer barbecue season. In 2024, it was the third most available fruit per person, following bananas and apples. The per capita availability of watermelon was almost 15 pounds, which was double the availability of all other types of melons. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This new approach replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain efficiency. read more