Apple

In 1600s Germany, Christmas trees were decorated with apples to commemorate Adam and Eve Day on December 24. This tradition involved "Paradise Trees" used in plays that recounted the story of Adam and Eve. Apples represented the forbidden fruit, and trees were set up in homes for the holiday. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The December 2024/January 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 across Asia. read more

W listopadzie 2024 roku British Apple Producers Ltd (BAPL) zgłosiło sprzedaż brytyjskich jabłek do brytyjskich supermarketów. Te dane, gdy są przedstawione jako procent wszystkich sprzedanych brytyjskich jabłek, podkreślają wydajność różnych supermarketów w wspieraniu lokalnych producentów jabłek. Analiza zestawia. read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of the Polish apple exporting company LVMG Grupa, stated that despite exporting more apples than last year, they have been unable to meet the full demand due to the low availability of good quality apples. "Because of the supply shortage of export-quality apples, we couldn't" read more

In the last two weeks, ships filled with Chilean cherries have arrived at different ports. For instance, at Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, cherries from three ships have already been delivered to the market, and a fourth ship is expected to arrive in the evening of the 20th. The growing supply has led to an increase in cherries available in the market. read more

"The apple industry is currently experiencing a period of renewal. There will be a rise in demand in the short and medium term for varieties that are suitable for organic and zero-residue fruit. As a result, there is a need for genetics that have resistance or tolerance to the main diseases," reports Giovanni Zanzi. read more

Ceny jabłek wykazały zróżnicowane trendy na głównych rynkach europejskich, odzwierciedlając lokalne warunki rynkowe i dynamikę produkcji. W listopadzie 2024 roku średnia cena jabłek w Unii Europejskiej (UE) pozostała stabilna na poziomie 96,2 euro za 100 kg w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem. Jednakże ceny były. read more

Z dużą ilością wysokiej jakości jabłek wschodnich gotowych do spożycia przez konsumentów, firma Rice Fruit Company jest przygotowana na święta i Nowy Rok. "Mamy w tym sezonie umiarkowany wolumen plonów i miłą mieszankę odmian, które zachwycą" - mówi Brenda Briggs z firmy Rice Fruit Company. Zapotrzebowanie na jabłka jest read more

In the article by Giampaolo Ferri published a few days ago on these columns (click here to read more), the complexity, not to say confusion, that reigns in the category of apples has been highlighted, as evidenced by the analysis of some points of sale in the retail sector, which show read more

As the festive season approaches, many employers take the opportunity to show their staff how much they are appreciated. For the Belgian company Fruitsnacks' subsidiary Logofruit, this means enormous pressure. Its apples bearing personalized logos are unique marketing tools that combine health and… read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

The report, which includes forecasts for certain imports of fruits and vegetables between January-May 2024, shows a 3.76% growth in fruits and vegetables, specifically tomatoes, peaches and nectarines, oranges, and apples. It explains that imports will increase in the case of the first three mentioned.

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Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o., says that as Christmas approaches, demand for apples has slightly decreased. "Although we experienced extremely high demand in November, sales have been slow in December so far. We have introduced promotional offers to attract customers and boost sales." read more

Wielu Ukraińców nie miało dobrego zbioru jabłek w tym roku, i mówi się, że jest to główny powód wysokich cen tych owoców. Czy to prawda? Tegoroczny zbór jabłek na Ukrainie jest fakt bardzo dobry. Po raz pierwszy od wielu lat ukraińscy producenci jabłek zarabiają trochę pieniędzy. read more

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has launched a project to restore the Antigua Black Pineapple, with the goal of producing over 200,000 plant heads by next year. Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith revealed in a radio interview that tissue culture technology is being used to rejuvenate the pineapple variety. read more