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Apple prices showed mixed movements this week across key varieties, with several seeing modest increases while others recorded slight declines. Egremont Russet posted the strongest rise, with the average price moving from £1.41 to £1.48 per kilogram, a 5 percent increase. Doyenne du Comice. read more

China's apple production is expected to decrease in the marketing year 2025/26 (July-June), while both imports and exports are anticipated to continue increasing, as stated in a new report from the USDA. read more

For almost 30 years, the Japanese company Astra Inc. has been pushing the boundaries of automated fruit peeling. Originating as a small idea on a family farm in Fukushima, it has evolved into a prominent player in food processing technology. Their latest product, the FAP-3000, showcases their innovation. read more

Apple rootstock that was believed to have disappeared from England has been identified in Australia and Kashmir using DNA analysis. Pomologists have confirmed that this material is a direct ancestor of several apple cultivars, such as Bramley's Seedling, Annie Elizabeth, and Newton Wonder. These research findings were recently presented. read more

Serge Mouneyrac from Mouneyrac Frères, stationed at Rungis International Market in Paris, discusses with Fruitnet’s Chris White the intricacies of supplying apples and the difficulty of providing consumers with a product they can comprehend and value. read more

Back on the shelves since the beginning of December, thanks to a harvest that exceeds 34,000 tons of Cosmic Crisp, the apple with Heavenly Pleasure, marked by the elegant white dots on the skin reminiscent of a starry sky, continues to win over consumers. And with a campaign read more

There is no need to worry for apple traders in Greece this season. The fruits have been stored in the cooling chambers in good condition, and the very low crop this season means that sales to the free market, both domestic and abroad, are unnecessary as the limited volumes have already been secured. read more

The story continues in the universe of pleasure signed Cosmic Crisp®. The game changer in the apple category continues to strengthen its positioning as a lifestyle product through targeted and disruptive communication, as well as many initiatives designed to create authentic and direct contact. read more

Despite difficulties, one Polish apple grower is expecting a higher yield than last year, says Krystian Soszka, CEO of Polish apple exporter Idealsad: "The Polish apple cultivation season was challenging and full of difficulties. We faced several nights with frost, numerous hailstorms, as well as..." read more

In 2025, New Zealand apple exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce delivered a "very strong" performance, which has contributed to an impressive outcome for their parent company, Scales Corporation. read more

Nearly three years after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay apple grower Paul Paynter says remedial work across orchards is still ongoing and financial pressure remains. Paynter, of the Yummy Fruit Company, reports continued replanting and clean-up, including removing unexpected willow trees. read more

Yesterday, in the heart of Milan just a few steps from the Duomo, Pink Lady® presented to the press the new media campaign (to discover the details click here), a sparkling and impactful launch revolving around the slogan "so crunchy, so juicy, and so cool". A statement of intent. read more

On November 20, 2025, the District Court in Białystok, VIII Economic Department, declared bankruptcy of Eskimos SA, a company that has been cooperating with Polish farms for years in the supply of fruits and vegetables, as well as carrying out emergency apple purchases. The court's decision opens read more

The British JAZZ apples were declared the champions of the "UK's Tastiest Apple" category at the National Fruit Show last month. This variety has now won the award eight times in the last ten years. The National Fruit Show, which was established in 1933, features competitive exhibitions of commercially grown fruits in the UK. read more

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more