Apple

The apple harvest in Finland this year is expected to be smaller than average, with professional growers predicting yields to decrease by up to 30%. Many home gardens are reporting apple trees with no fruit. This is a significant contrast to last year, when yields were high enough to make juice and jam. read more

"The use of pre-stressed concrete (PSC) poles in India's agricultural sector has been increasing steadily in recent years, especially in high-density apple, cherry, and kiwi plantations," says Uzair Javeed, Chief Operating Officer at FruitMaster Agro Fresh. "The success of high-density fruit cultivation has contributed to this trend." read more

Fully branded Joya apples are making their UK debut this August, bringing a fresh new energy to supermarket shelves with their dependable crunch and joyful, juicy flavor. With listings in Sainsbury's and Aldi, shoppers have the opportunity to try out this vibrant, red-fleshed apple while stocks last. read more

South Africa's apple and pear export industry suffered losses of approximately US$54 million (R1 billion) in 2024 due to inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town. Industry representatives are urging the expedited privatization of the port to safeguard export markets. read more

The July/August 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets in Asia. read more

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

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The Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO) will host the next Prognosfruit event from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Konstanz, Germany. This annual congress, which is held in various countries each year, is considered the industry's premier gathering for pome fruit. read more

The Netherlands is expecting an increase in apple and pear production in 2025 following a season of favorable growing conditions. Apple output is projected at 226,000 metric tons, up 17 percent from 2024, led by Elstar, Jonagold, and Kanzi varieties. Pear production is forecasted at 348,000 metric tons. read more

Jabłko Cosmic Crisp, opracowane na Uniwersytecie Stanu Waszyngton (WSU), zaczęło zyskiwać popularność poza Stanami Zjednoczonymi. Powstało poprzez krzyżowanie odmian Enterprise i Honeycrisp, a prace badawcze i rozwojowe trwały około 20 lat. Początkowo było wprowadzone na rynek komercyjny. read more

India's apple trade is set to undergo a seasonal transition, moving away from imported fruits towards the arrival of fresh harvests from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a local fresh fruit importer-exporter. "During this period of change, imported apples will... read more

The 2025 top fruit harvest has started gradually, with the first Delcorf apples being picked at Hermans Fruit in Herten at the end of July. Grower Jos Hermans is optimistic about the summer apple harvest, as well as the upcoming Elstar and Wellant harvests. read more

The new British apple and pear season will start in September 2025, and UK growers are saying that a dry growing season has not negatively affected fruit development. They believe that the 2025 crop could provide the best quality and flavor in many years. Young apples and pears are currently in the process of growing. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Philippe Binard and Daniel Sauvaitre from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's annual forecasts for European apple and pear production. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Daniel Sauvaitre and Philippe Binard from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's European apple and pear production forecasts. read more

The two producer organizations, Marktgemeinschaft Bodenseeobst eG and Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft Raiffeisen eG, currently predict a decrease of around 10% compared to the previous year. This corresponds to an estimated harvest quantity of 227,000 tons of apples (2024: 251,200 tons). read more

The 2024 apple crop is winding down in Pennsylvania as the state prepares to transition into harvesting the 2025 crop. "We expect to start picking, packing, and shipping the new crop of Honeycrisp and Gala apples at the beginning of August," says Valerie Ramsburg of Rice Fruit Company. "The timing will be similar to last year." read more

T&G Global and Roc Partners have signed a Collaboration Agreement with the aim of increasing New Zealand's supply of high-quality export apples. As part of this collaboration, 40 hectares of T&G's premium JOLI™ and ENVY™ apple varieties will be planted in two Hawke's Bay orchards in 2025. read more