Apple

On Tuesday, September 16, the President of Assomela, Magnani, and the Vice President, Kössler, together with the Director, Missanelli, met with the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament during a visit by European parliamentarians to Italy. The meeting took place in Parma. read more

At Fruitbedrijf Jongerius in Houten, the hard fruit harvest is in full swing. "We are currently harvesting Elstar apples and have a good crop. For Conference pears, we are seeing an average harvest this year, although the yields are much higher than last year when we had very few pears," says Norbert Jongerius. read more

The new campaign for exporting Italian fruit by sea has started. While the production prospects, especially for apples and kiwis, look positive, logistics remains a complex field with improvements and new challenges. IFN discussed this with Riccardo Martini. read more

Since this week, the harvesting of the Coryphée apple, developed by Belgian breeder Zouk, has started. Approximately 45 hectares of this apple, which was nominated for the Product Made in Limburg award last year, are now being harvested. "The new season is shaping up very well. At the Bangels family's farm, one..." read more

The extra-sweet Sambóa apple is now in its second commercial season, and production has almost doubled compared to last year, as it is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. The harvest of these apples started on August 20th with the Luiza variety, the earliest of the three that make up read more

Kanzi® has completed its 20th anniversary season, which featured events for both consumers and growers to celebrate two decades of growing and selling the apple variety. One of the standout events was the Nicored/Nicoter grower competition, which rewarded participants who purchased new trees. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

Fruit farming in Oltrepò Pavese is being severely tested not only by drought, but also by the increasingly massive onslaught of corvids. Magpies and jays, driven by water and food shortages, are devastating apple, plum, and grape crops: in some farms, the damage is apparent. read more

The market figures for this week show contrasting trends in various fruit categories compared to the averages from the previous week. Apples in the "Other Mid-Season" category saw a significant decrease in value, dropping from £1.29 per kilogram to £1.11. This £0.18 decrease indicates read more

Along with bananas and oranges, apples are among the three most consumed fruits in Brazil. Of the country's annual production of around 1 million tons, 90 percent is consumed domestically, which is approximately 900,000 tons or 4.5 kilos per inhabitant. The remaining 10 percent is used for industrial processing. read more

On the 768 hectares of productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is around 30 tons per hectare. Compared to the long-term average of the years 2019/2024, this represents an increase in yield of one third (+7 tons per hectare or +33%). The expected harvest quantity is... read more

On October 8th and 9th, 2025, the focus in Hannover-Ahlem will be on pome fruits such as apples and pears, as well as winter vegetables like carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, and onions, according to the Agricultural Chamber. read more

Apples that are characterized by a crispy, juicy texture and a surprising flavor, which is why they are aptly referred to as "sexy apples". read more

By late August 2025, the average retail price of apples in Russia exceeded 140 RUB/kg (€1.42), up 14% year-on-year, as reported by Kommersant. According to Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews, the rise in prices is attributed not only to weather conditions but also to significantly increased production costs. read more

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away": a popular saying that everyone knows and accurately reflects the widespread perception of the beneficial properties of this fruit. Italians confirm this in their daily consumption: on average 30 grams a day, which increases to 60-70 in certain age groups. read more

The taste of Giga® met the heroic strength of Superman - thanks to a partnership between VOG and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), through which the apple also became part of the Celebration Tour organized by Warner Bros. Discovery Italy. read more

Bravo zostało zwycięzcą w kategorii Najlepsza Świeża Przekąska podczas nagród Healthy Food Guide Australia 2025 ogłoszonych 1 września. read more