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The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for the Polish apple exporter Galster, says that the Polish apple season is currently ongoing, with exporters gradually taking stock from cold storage facilities. He also mentioned that the season has been relatively stable in the last two months, with regular shipments being made. read more

With the new Pina Royal, HEPRO GmbH is introducing the next generation of its self-service pineapple peeling machine for the first time at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The machine will be showcased to industry professionals at the trade fair, representing another advancement in its development. read more

The volumes of temperature-sensitive, or reefer, exports from South Africa have been steadily increasing over the past five years, as reported by the shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. The primary growth has been driven by exports to Europe, particularly due to products like citrus, table grapes, apples, and pears. read more

Jan Nowakowski, the manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, stated that this year has been a very stable and calm apple season for Polish apple exporters. "Since December, the season has been moving in a stable way for us at Genesis Fresh. Sales have been regular, without big fluctuations." read more

Fyffes will present its commercial priorities for bananas and pineapples at Fruit Logistica 2026, focusing on category management, retail programs, sourcing structures, and sustainability integration. The company has highlighted its current emphasis on category activation in collaboration with. read more

The Italian apple-growing campaign is based on solid fundamentals: high quality, in many ways excellent, and well-calibrated availability, ensuring continuity without the typical worries of surplus phases. In a European context far from abundant, with "right" stocks and read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment. read more

The first shipments of red apples from Piedmont under the brand name La Grande Bellezza Italiana have already been sent to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by sea. Chiara Gaiardoni, who works in the sales office and serves as an executive assistant, provided some additional information. She mentioned that the apple exports are part of a series of other shipments. read more

Nepal's love for Fuji apples is growing stronger every year, and this season was no exception, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of Divyani Enterprises Pvt Ltd, a Nepalese fresh produce importer. "Nepal's demand for Fuji apples is steadily increasing, with imports growing 5-8% this season." read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, stated that this year has been a very stable and calm apple season for Polish apple exporters. "Since December, the season has been progressing smoothly for us at Genesis Fresh. Sales have been consistent, without any major surprises," he added. read more

W grudniu 2025 roku, akcje francuskich jabłek i gruszek były wyższe niż w 2024 roku, podobnie jak eksport. Ceny producentów jednak spadły. Ceny jabłek były niższe niż w 2024 roku. Pod koniec grudnia 2025 roku francuskie zapasy jabłek były o 4% wyższe niż w zeszłym roku (i o 11% wyższe niż średnia z ostatnich. read more

As learned from the Linkedin page of Fondazione F.lli Navarra, the geneticist and fruit breeder John Cripps passed away at the age of 95. He was known for creating the Cripps Pink apple variety, which serves as the genetic basis for the commercial brand Pink Lady®, now widely distributed globally. Born in read more

The supply of apples has decreased compared to earlier projections this season. Initial estimates in August for the 2025 crop were around 142 million boxes, but current forecasts suggest a total volume closer to 131 million boxes, which is approximately 8.4 percent lower than the original outlook. read more

Badania przeprowadzane są w celu oceny, w jaki sposób warunki przechowywania po zbiorze wpływają na jakość owoców jabłoni ANABP 01, sprzedawanych na rynku krajowym pod nazwą Bravo i na rynkach międzynarodowych jako Soluna™, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem utrzymania jakości podczas przechowywania średnio- i długoterminowego. Jabłka ANABP 01 charakteryzują się czerwoną skórką. read more

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The Abkhazian Agricultural Institute has initiated an experiment to cultivate tropical fruits in controlled greenhouse conditions. The temperatures are kept at 20–25°C to enable the plants to acclimatize to the regional climate. Currently, the experimental greenhouse is home to eleven varieties of bananas and six... read more