Apple

Belgian organic top fruit season is running remarkably parallel to the conventional season, says Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta. "With pears, there are some quality differences, and volumes are higher than in other years, but the biggest challenge is undoubtedly with apples. If we are not read more

The Giropoma apple harvest concluded in December with lower volumes than in 2024, attributed to adverse weather conditions. "We began the year with a price recovery in January following a drop in October, during the harvest season," stated Yago Viladomiu, the new [position not provided]. read more

Even small cost reductions in export logistics can lead to substantial losses for apple suppliers. Cutting expenses by as little as $100 for shipping a single export container could compromise product quality and result in damage during delivery to the end buyer, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The analysis published a few days ago on apples in the national modern Distribution (click here to learn more) has highlighted how, behind the apparent stability of the sector, very different strategies are hidden among the various retailers. In this second part of the study, read more

A South African supplier of apples and pears has been chosen to host a group of students from a branch of Harvard Business School located in Somerset West, in the Western Cape region. read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

The United States confirms itself as one of the heavyweights in the global apple industry: the second largest producer in the world after China, with nearly 5 million tons annually (Italy is sixth in production, with about 2.3 million tons), and the third largest exporter in the world, behind China and. read more

Sektor jabłek w Chile stoi obecnie przed trudnym sezonem. Nacisk rośnie w Europie, ale pojawiają się również możliwości na rynkach wschodzących, takich jak Indie, Bliski Wschód i Rosja. W taki sposób Andrés Kuznar, Dyrektor Handlowy BDP Foods, opisuje międzynarodową pozycję Chile. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

Resilient in the fields (even though difficulties are constantly increasing), strong in international markets, transforming on the shelves: the Italian apple confirms itself as a key category in the fruit and vegetable sector, capable of navigating a complex context without losing economic centrality. read more

After a quiet December, which is typical for this time of year, the marketing of organic apples is gradually picking up speed again at the beginning of the new year. "Demand could currently be a little stronger, but stocks reflect very good product availability," reports Birgit Gutberlett. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

The Orchard Business Analysis 2024 Actual and 2025 Forecast report indicates that the model orchard is expected to return to a small net trading profit in 2025, marking the first positive result since 2020. The forecast improvement is linked to a modest lift in yields and packout, although. read more

Iran's limited connectivity is causing complications for apple imports into India, leading importers to scale back their purchases in panic, ultimately affecting supply in February, according to Aliyar Sehal from fresh produce importer Fruco EXIM. Sehal noted that last week, the price of Iranian apples in Mumbai reached USD 15.30-15.80 per 10 kg due to slow demand. read more

The shelf of apples confirms one of the most interesting terrains on which to read the strategies of modern distribution. Behind the apparent stability of a "classic" category, very different choices are made in terms of assortment breadth, dedicated space, and importance. read more