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Belgium is expected to be the leading producer of pears in Europe in 2025/26, as per the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecast predicts a production of 355,547 tonnes, marking a 32.17% increase compared to the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the primary pear-growing region in Europe. read more

Producers of tropical fruits on the Tropical Coast of Granada have reported a successful start to the 2025/26 harvest season. According to data provided to EFE by the Centre for Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre), exports of avocados, mangoes, and custard apples amounted to 1,709 tonnes. read more

Malaysia's agriculture and food security minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, has reported that the country's pineapple exports have increased by over 100 per cent in the last six months, as stated in a report by Malaysian news site The Star. read more

Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has identified 15 key agricultural export products that together account for 71% of the country's total exports. These include dried figs, raisins, fresh and dried onions, tomatoes, apples, pistachios, almonds, pomegranates, saffron, cumin, and... read more

Preserving the quality of apples after harvest is a crucial challenge for the fruit and vegetable sector. During the storage and transportation of apples, maintaining crispness, flavor, and freshness is essential to ensure consumer satisfaction and reduce food waste. read more

Pomimo trudności związanych z warunkami pogodowymi, zbiory jednego eksportera zostały w większości uratowane - twierdzi Ruslan Jubîrcă, dyrektor mołdawskiego eksportera jabłek FructLine: "Sezon 2025 był pełen wyzwań i osiągnięć, które podkreślają odporność mołdawskich plantatorów owoców. read more

Digitalization is changing the way apples are traded in Himachal Pradesh, according to Milan Sharma, CEO of Intello Labs. "Our past collaboration with Adani Agri Fresh on apple grading built trust, leading to the modernization of Himachal mandis. Together, we designed the country's first digital system." read more

The new 2025 domestic crop of Envy™ apples has arrived in grocery stores across the United States and Canada. This year's launch also represents a notable achievement: the inaugural Envy apple harvest from New York state, broadening the brand's regional presence with locally grown, premium apples. read more

As the 2025 apple season progresses, Polish apple exporter Agro Queens Sp. Z o.o., founded by Anna Gabler Michalak, has reported a strong harvest and continued expansion into international markets. "Poland's apple harvest in 2025 has exceeded expectations. Despite early-season challenges, the company has seen significant growth." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will provide 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states as part of its contribution to the White House’s Halloween festivities. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of. read more

Fyffes is encouraging consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins in a marketing campaign across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. read more

The 2025 US apple harvest is expected to reach approximately 5.2 million tonnes, which is 6 percent higher than last year. According to the latest Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook report published by the US Department of Agriculture, this year's crop is among the three largest of the past decade. read more

Rząd Indii połączył niedawny wzrost szkodnika Liściaków w sadach jabłoniowych w Kaszmirze z zmieniającymi się warunkami klimatycznymi. Urzędnicy potwierdzili, że szkodnik, który został zidentyfikowany prawie pięć lat temu, nasilił się w ciągu ostatnich trzech lat z powodu wyższych temperatur i zmieniającej się. read more

Specialist in hardy apples and head of La Crête and Fontenay for fruit growing and La Grande Ferme for field vegetables, Hubert Achard De La Vente talks about one of his flagship varieties: the Cox's Orange (Pippin). "We are probably the European leader in the production of Cox's Orange." read more

The early frosts in Turkey this year have led to a disastrous apple season, with significantly lower production than in 2024, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of the Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF): "Turkish apple production is approximately 50 percent lower compared to last year. The decrease has..." read more

Jabłka są jednymi z głównych upraw owoców w Azerbejdżanie, ciesząc się dużym popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym. Geografia i klimat kraju sprzyjają szeroko zakrojonej uprawie, co umacnia jego pozycję jako rosnącego gracza w regionalnym handlu jabłkami. Azerbejdżan jest jednym z czołowych producentów jabłek na...

Apples are among the main fruit crops in Azerbaijan, with strong demand both locally and internationally. The country's geography and climate support wide-scale cultivation, positioning it as a growing player in the regional apple trade. Azerbaijan is one of the leading producers of apples in... read more