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On January 9th, Intermarché and Netto, both part of the Les Mousquetaires group, announced a significant change in their sourcing strategy: they will no longer be buying apples from southern hemisphere countries like Chile and South Africa. Instead, they are strengthening their support for French producers. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In 2019, with the creation of the Apple Paradise, VIP sent a clear message from Val Venosta to both the trade and consumers. It embodies the values rooted in the uniqueness of the alpine region, the ideal microclimate, and the passion of producers. read more

A striking graphic, which almost seems to evoke the surreal painting of Magritte or a certain fantasy style, characterizes the new key visual of Vip apples for 2025, celebrating the collaboration with its associated producers. "The magical character of the Apple Paradise is..." read more

The first shipment of Polish apples, chosen as the official fruit for the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, was sent to Brussels on Wednesday from the Grójec orchards. These apples come from the Grójec region, renowned as 'the largest orchard in Europe'. read more

La Glomerella Leaf Spot is confirming the most dangerous threat to the apple sector, as demonstrated by the task forces active in the main northern Italian districts with the aim of finding solutions to this rapidly spreading fungal disease, as it can cause early and read more

Fructícola Empordá, the only producer and marketer of Tessa apples in Spain, harvested 700,000 kg of this variety last year, the highest production ever recorded for one of the newest apples.

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According to AMI promotional prices in the retail sector, a total of 95 advertisements were initiated in the first two weeks of January. In the previous year, there were 122 during the same period, in 2023 the number of promotions was 137, and even higher in 2022 at 151. Since the start of the 2024/25 season, there have been significantly fewer promotions. read more

Apple imports are currently filling a supply gap in India, as local crops have been affected by weather difficulties, according to Amit Sharma, owner of the Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits. "The Indian apple market is experiencing consistent demand, but local production is encountering challenges due to." read more

The importation of apple varieties into Morocco has been steadily increasing, reaching a new peak in the first ten months of 2024 with a total import volume of 9.3 thousand tonnes, valued at over $65 million, as reported by EastFruit. This figure represents a record high since 2011 and... read more

The pineapple export sector in Panama is currently experiencing significant challenges this season due to logistical issues, adverse weather conditions, and fluctuations in global prices. Despite attempts to diversify markets and boost production, exporters and producers are still facing obstacles. read more

The popularity of imported apple varieties in Morocco is increasing. In the first ten months of 2024, the country imported 9.3 thousand tonnes of apples valued at over $65 million, reaching a record high since 2011, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The Dutch company Cesil has formed a commercial alliance with the Chilean exporter Cespy Chile SPA for the seasonal supply of fresh Royal Gala and Granny Smith apples destined for the European market. Currently, Royal Gala apple production is concentrated in Chile's sixth and seventh regions. read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip announced that it anticipates a growth in the production of licensed apple varieties such as Ambrosia, Envy, and Cosmic Crisp for the upcoming season. This increase is attributed to new plantings and improved output from existing orchards in Val Venosta, their home region. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more