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The New Zealand-based apple and pear commercial developer, Prevar, has announced the release of its first pinky-red flesh apple cultivar, PremA021, under the brand name Fizz. read more

British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a significant advancement in its export strategy by securing seed funding for an inbound trade mission from Vietnam. This initiative is a key component of BAPL's overarching goal to tap into new international markets for premium, larger-sized British fruits. read more

VIP focuses specifically on research and development to optimize every phase of the production process and ensure product quality. read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

"At the end of April 2025, French apple inventory had increased compared to the previous year and the average from 2020-2024. As for French pears, the season is coming to an end, with stocks lower than last year and the five-year average. Apple prices remain similar to those in 2024, while pear prices have decreased." read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

Every VIP-branded apple tells a story of sustainability as well as strong innovation. The latest developments speak for themselves: automated robotic lines for layer packaging, selection systems based on machine learning algorithms, modern weighing units for... read more

The fresh-cut sector has really taken off in recent years, with more and more ready-to-eat products on the shelves. Simplyfruit, based in Northern Ireland, started processing local Bramley apples seasonally in 1987 for a local canning company. They have come a long way since then. The company read more

An innovative agri-photovoltaic plant was recently inaugurated in Ora, South Tyrol, representing a significant step forward in the integration of agricultural production and renewable energy. This is a unique project in the Italian landscape, the result of the work of Eurac Research. read more

The Italian company Vip states that the recent implementation of AI and automation is revolutionizing the cultivation and handling of apples in its native region of Val Venosta, consequently aiding in meeting the increasing demand for higher quality and traceability. read more

Mr. Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the frost in Poland has negatively impacted production for the next season. Despite this, he mentioned that prices are rising significantly. "After the frost, we can see that the apple production for the next season. read more

South Africa has overtaken Chile as the top apple exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, according to data from Hortgro. As of Week 22, South Africa has outperformed Chile by 2.6 million cartons, giving them a 16% advantage. The geographical location of South Africa is a key factor in its strong position. read more

Farmers from Agia, Greece, organized a tractor protest on May 27 due to a lack of compensation for their 2024 cherry, chestnut, and apple crops. The protestors stressed that this year's early cherries have been severely affected by frost, with damage claims exceeding 70–80%. The farmers were demanding fair compensation for their losses. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more