Apple

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more

The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

The apple is good, practical to consume, and versatile because it can be enjoyed in a thousand ways and in combination with other gastronomic products it allows to enhance the characteristics of each variety, creating combinations that make the tasting experience richer and more complex. read more

On the occasion of Fruit Logistica, the new president of Pink Lady® Europe, Bruno Bertheloz, reveals ambitious plans for the premium apple brand, which continues to be the number one apple brand in terms of volume and value. read more

Apples, much more than just a fruit, are a true culinary treasure. Their versatility in the kitchen makes them a key ingredient for preparing anything from delicious desserts to savory dishes. But beyond their taste, apples offer numerous health benefits.

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Background: Cut flowers deteriorate rapidly in quality and have a shortened vase life after being harvested. Researchers are exploring different post-harvest techniques to prolong the vase life of cut flowers. This study focused on examining the impact of various storage conditions and treatments with Streptomycin on the postharvest quality and vase life. read more

According to Marco Rivoira, CEO of the Italian group RIVOIRA GROUP, "It was difficult for us to introduce the Samboa planting material in Chile and it took us a while to obtain RVP certification."

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BeeHero has announced the expanded application of its Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) to the apple market. read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Jak obchodzisz powrót swoich kosta Ricańskich ananasów do Holandii? Ten holenderski importer wybrał kreatywne podejście - ułożył słowo "ananas" z pudełek z ananasami.

How do you celebrate the return of your Costa Rican pineapples to the Netherlands? This Dutch importer chose a creative approach—spelling out the word "pineapple" using boxes of pineapples. read more

Kurt Ratschiller, sales manager of VIP, has a deep understanding of the apple market dynamics and offers a clear and detailed perspective on the current situation and future outlook. Highlighting an 8% increase in Italian apple production compared to 2023, as reported by Assomela, Ratschiller emphasizes that read more

The consumption of fresh apples in Europe has slowed down, and the Blue Whale Group aims to reverse this trend by becoming a preferred partner for retailers. Blue Whale conducts market research to understand consumer expectations before offering solutions. read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

Apples are easy to store. They can be enjoyed weeks or even months after harvest, remaining as crisp and fresh as if they were just picked from the tree. With their small carbon footprint, they are also recommended from a climate protection perspective and allow for healthy enjoyment. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

The Italian apple brand Sambòa has named Giulia Montanaro as its general manager. Montanaro previously served as the head of international relations at the Italian apple industry association Assomela. read more