Apple

Belgian organic apple and pear growers are excited about the exceptional quality of the current crop this season, which includes both great taste and appearance. BelOrta producer Bert Toetenel, who specializes in organic top fruit, is growing nearly all varieties in the cooperative's organic range. read more

The New Zealand brand Rockit is promoting its snack-sized apples as a unique gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a time of high consumer demand in the country. The company kicked off its campaign on September 24th with an event at the Fresh Hippo (Hema) headquarters in Shanghai,... read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025, the VOG Consortium has kicked off the final phase of celebrations for its eightieth anniversary, bringing with it a clear and forward-looking vision. VOG - Home of apples looks to the future with confidence and passion, listening to and anticipating the trends. read more

Rockit is aiming to redefine traditional gifting by promoting its premium snack-sized apples as a fresh alternative to mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. read more

From tomorrow until Sunday, October 5th, "La Mela di AISM" will return throughout Italy, the historic event promoted by the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association in support of scientific research and services dedicated to people with MS and related diseases. Thousands of volunteers will be. read more

Apples remain today the most sold and consumed fruit in Italy: available all year round, they represent a daily choice for millions of families. According to the latest market studies, consumption is particularly strong among young people under 45 years old, attracted by new varieties. read more

The apple season in India is currently in transition, with harvests in Himachal Pradesh almost done and the Kashmir season just starting, according to Bijesh Thelakkatt, CEO of fresh fruit importer PJJ International Fruits. "The quality and quantity of the domestic apple crop have been excellent this year." read more

Stability for integrated pest management apples and growth for organic. These are the forecasts for the 2025 harvest by Vip, who will present the new commercial season and their range of products at Fruit Attraction (hall 8, stand B07). "Currently, we anticipate a calendar of... read more

In 2025, the Vog Consortium, a giant in South Tyrolean apple cultivation that brings together over 4,000 producers, celebrates a double milestone: 80 years of activity and three decades of the Marlene® brand. This achievement was celebrated in Madrid, as part of Fruit Attraction, with an event that brought together read more

Dole is going to introduce a new type of pineapple, which they intend to promote as a high-quality product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

Moldova has expanded its presence in Northern Europe: Agrodenidan, a member of Moldova Fruct, has shipped its first 20-ton batch of Gala apples to Iceland. This marks the beginning of exports to a new and demanding market. The contract was finalized after more than a year of negotiations. read more

Georgia's apple exports have increased this season, both in volume and value, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Between August 1 and September 28, the country exported 906 tons of apples valued at US$698,000. This represents an increase compared to the same period last year. read more

"After our current forecast, the apple harvest in Serbia is expected to be about 20% to 25% lower than last year, which was also not particularly successful," said Gojko Zagorac, chairman of the Serbia Does Apples Association and sales manager of the production company. read more

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to Vidusdaugava Television. In Lona, Jēkabpils read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more