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The 2026 edition of Macfrut, scheduled to take place in Rimini from April 21st to 23rd, represented a crucial opportunity for VIP Val Venosta to outline the strategic evolution of its production sectors and reaffirm its role as a dynamic partner in the fruit and vegetable sector. The goal read more

Apple production in India may expand to areas beyond traditional regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, as indicated by promising early results from cultivation in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The KLD apple variety has successfully adapted to the local conditions in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region, where a read more

The Pink Lady apple brand has opened a pop-up store in Madrid, Spain, to celebrate Mother's Day. read more

Henderson County in North Carolina is currently facing severe drought conditions, which are having a significant impact on fruit and vegetable production. Apple grower Kenny Barnwell mentioned that the young trees he planted this spring are struggling due to the lack of water. "I planted a lot of young trees (this spring), and we're" read more

During Macfrut, which took place from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, VOG - Home of apples returned to the field with a team ready to face the second part of the season: a spring-summer lineup built to respond promptly to the needs of consumers and customers. read more

W trakcie trwającej wojny Iran stracił swoje dominujące miejsce na rynku jabłek w Indiach, co zmusiło importerów do radzenia sobie ze wzrostem opłat frachtowych i wydłużonymi czasami transportu, co spowodowało wzrost cen skrzynek z południowoafrykańskim Galą z 32 USD do 44-48 USD - powiedział Mayur Sakpal z importera świeżych produktów Gurudutt Impex. read more

Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global pineapple trade, handling approximately 49% of all international pineapple transactions, as indicated by Faostat data. read more

The decrease in imports at the beginning of the year is primarily attributed to changes in domestic production. Industry sources indicate that Brazil is currently experiencing a season with enhanced outcomes in terms of both volume and quality. Despite some localized climatic events, forecasts suggest a slightly larger. read more

Woolworths, just like any other major retailer, receives mixed reviews from growers, but you won't hear any negative feedback about the supermarket chain from Andrew Smith, a Tasmanian apple grower working with R&R Smith. Woolworths has been a valuable partner in Smith's collaboration on Southern Bliss®. This partnership is now approaching a... read more

At Macfrut, Oranfresh is presenting a new line of automatic juice vending machines designed for the modern retail market. This proposal opens up interesting opportunities for the fruit and vegetable department, both in terms of profitability and enhancing the value of fresh products transformed in-store. read more

More than ten producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, and Colombia will showcase their product offerings from May 26 to June 5. Fresh herbs from Kenya, mangoes from Brazil, pitahayas from Ecuador, pineapples from Ghana, and many other products will be showcased. read more

Italian marketer Vog has strengthened its collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products by securing a marketing tie-in for its snack-size RedPop apples with the upcoming DC Studios film release, Supergirl, set to premiere this summer. read more

A new apple variety called Delcored has recently become available in the Lake Constance region. Last year, this red-skinned variety, bred in France, was planted for the first time on three hectares. The first, modest marketing volumes from regional cultivation met with a positive response. read more

Chociaż dostępność ananasów z Kostaryki zaczyna wzrastać, to dostawy w rozmiarach 6 i 7 są ograniczone. „Między styczniem a marcem wolumen był około ośmiu procent poniżej ubiegłorocznego. Oczekujemy, że począwszy od tego miesiąca, dane będą podobne do 2025 roku” - mówi Adriana Garcia z firmy Chestnut. read more

Two legendary characters, two apples with distinctive characteristics: on one side Giga®, the large and generous apple, ideal for sharing, perfect for a "Share Me" moment, on the other side RedPop®, small, sweet, and practical, the ideal choice for a "Snack Me" snack. Two ways to enjoy the. read more

Costa Rica, the world's leading exporter of pineapples, is currently in a critical phase of its production cycle, characterized by a significant and recurring event: natural flowering. "This process has an impact on supply and market prices," said Eric Ramírez, a sales representative for Tropicales del Valle. read more