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Plantację ananasów w Quynh Thang, Wietnam, zgłaszają znaczne straty po ponad miesiącu żółknięcia liści, gnicia korzeni i załamania roślin. Lokalne władze szacują, że zniszczonych zostało ponad 400 hektarów, co dotknęło prawie 200 gospodarstw rolnych. read more

Researchers from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in East Lansing, MI, in collaboration with Michigan State University, have developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot designed to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of fruit harvesting. The new robot showed a 34% increase in harvesting efficiency compared to the single-arm version. read more

Czasy się zmieniły dla jednego polskiego eksportera jabłek. Po latach pracy jako menadżer sprzedaży, zdecydował się założyć własną firmę eksportującą jabłka. Oznacza to, że teraz musi nosić wiele kapeluszy, mówi Adam Malengiewicz, właściciel polskiego handlowca jabłkami AD Fresh Nature: "Jednego dnia pracuję jako" read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

Göknur, an organic fruit producer and exporter in Turkey, has recently upgraded its processing operations by installing a new 6-lane apple pre-sorting line from Reemoon. This step is taken to enhance efficiency and accommodate the company's expanding production requirements. Göknur handles more read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more

The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

The conclusion of the long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has drawn fresh attention to Kashmir, India's largest apple-producing region, as growers and policymakers assess its implications. Under the agreement, New Zealand apples will gain limited preferential access. read more

The banana is the most widely consumed fruit in Russia, surpassing apples (9.8 kg per capita per year in 2024). However, banana prices have sharply increased since 2022 due to sanctions, reliance on imports, and logistical challenges. Bananas are primarily imported from Ecuador. read more

Uiseong County has been selected as the final recipient of the Rural Development Administration's "Open-Field Smart Technology Convergence Demonstration Model Expansion" pilot project, marking a major step toward digitalizing the apple industry. The county will invest 4 billion KRW. read more

VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, enters the new year confirming itself as a "First Class Apple Partner", thanks to a wide assortment, a reliable supply chain, and an overall excellent quality that continues to distinguish the Consortium. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published an updated analysis in December on the developments affecting the global apple trade in the 2025-2026 season. The report examines production, consumption, stocks, and trade flows. read more

Podaż jabłek z Pensylwanii jest dość ograniczona. "Popyt był silny, zwłaszcza w listopadzie i tuż przed świętami Bożego Narodzenia" - mówi Brandon Ruppert z Cohen Produce Marketing. "Pakiernie pracują praktycznie na pełnych obrotach. Pełna para do przodu." Przemieszczanie się zbiorów jest... read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

There are thousands of creative works from all over the world that have participated in the international contest, confirming the strong global recognition of the Marlene® brand: illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces inspired by the "Daughter of the Alps" and the values that the brand embodies. read more

The apple growers in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are facing growing challenges due to the impact of climate change. The early-season apple varieties, which are typically harvested in September, are becoming less suitable for the increasing temperatures. This can lead to damage to the fruit, such as discoloration or sunburn on the skin. read more

Niezwykłe warunki wzrostu w kluczowych regionach uprawy ananasów spowodowały niższe niż zwykle ilości ananasów, wpływając na dostępność na głównych rynkach na całym świecie. Costa Rica, Panama i Ekwador to trzy z najbardziej produktywnych oraz niezawodnych regionów uprawy ananasów na świecie. read more

Positive prospects for the export of Italian apples and kiwis to Vietnam following the results of the visit by a delegation of Vietnamese inspectors, held with the coordination of CSO Italy between December 10 and 16. This is a significant step in a laborious but essential process. read more

Farmers in Kenya are now targeting a new export market after successfully shipping the first batch of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country's fresh produce sector. The consignment was officially dispatched on Saturday, December. read more

The January/February 2026 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more