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The fruit cultivation area also decreased, with 13,500 hectares, 14% below the level recorded in 2017. Around one-third of the total area was under organic management. Apples accounted for nearly half of the fruit area in the reporting year, with approximately 6,500 hectares. read more

South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

North Ossetia-Alania is exploring agricultural cooperation with Belarus, with a focus on cultivating vegetables and fruits. Sergei Menyailo emphasizes that North Ossetia is home to Russia's largest asparagus farm, a crop that was previously uncommon in Russian agriculture. Additionally, the region is also revitalizing its apple orchards. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, a decrease in trading activity is being observed in Ukraine's apple market. This is due to many producers losing hope of further price increases in this segment and starting to sell off stored fruits. read more

The traditional monthly meeting of the marketing committee of Assomela took place on Tuesday, February 11th, where Italian apple producers had the opportunity to discuss the market trends of the past month, the final European production, and the forecasts. read more

A minister of agriculture who was enthusiastically eating an apple was present during the packing of the first South African apples bound for Thailand in sixteen years, following the announcement in December that access had been resumed. Core Fruit wasted no time and swiftly loaded the first container of Joya apples this week, which are expected to... read more

Despite facing global challenges and climate changes in recent years, Moldova has successfully expanded its presence in the EU market. Apples have risen to 4th place among consumer preferences in the global market. As a result, in 2024, there was an 87% increase in. read more

At Biofach, the most important international trade fair for organic food held in Nuremberg from February 11 to 14, Vog-Home of Apples was present, highlighting its strategic plans. New taste experiences. read more

Within the broader fresh produce category, tropical fruits still occupy a somewhat niche position. Even well-known products like mangoes and pineapples are not yet considered essential items, but the category is experiencing growth, as evidenced by a significant increase in sales of 15.6% (in value) and 6.1% read more

The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope. read more

Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, mentioned that the Turkish apple season has been successful. The exporter has successfully diversified its export markets beyond just India. "Our apple season has been going well so far, despite some challenges," he said. read more

On Friday, February 7, 2025, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual General Assembly, which took place at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. On this occasion, the association presented the forecasts for apple and pear harvests in the Southern Hemisphere for the upcoming season. read more

In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, there was a record-breaking snowfall from late December 2024 to January 2025. The total snowfall was more than three times the average level, reaching 314 cm during December and January. Particularly during the New Year period, heavy snowfalls were recorded. read more

An opportunity to promote the quality of purchases right at your doorstep, as well as a chance to discover the professionalism of the retail merchant and their attention to the customer's needs. Approximately 70 retail points of sale from various companies will be offering this on Saturday, February 22nd. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

Bloss, a new apple variety from the Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters, recently received top marks for taste at the prestigious International Taste Institute. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop. read more

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

The Italian apple marketing consortium Vog launched its 80th-anniversary celebrations at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin last week. read more