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Brandt's Fruit Trees has reached an agreement to dismiss a lawsuit filed in Washington federal court alleging that a Yakima Valley farm unlawfully utilized its Pink Lady apple trademark in connection with around 55,000 unlicensed trees that yield Lady in Red apples. read more

Prices for several varieties of apples and pears in the UK decreased this week, while the prices of soft fruits remained relatively stable, as indicated by the most recent market data. Egremont Russet apples saw the biggest decline, dropping by 18% to £1.19/kg from £1.46/kg last week. Braeburn prices also fell by 5%. read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, mentioned that despite the reduced apple yield in Poland this year because of weather conditions, the quality of the apples is exceptional. He explained, "The Polish apple season has started, and although the total harvest is slightly smaller than last year, this is due to. read more

As of October 23, 2025, approximately 14,000 tons of apples, equivalent to about 900,000 boxes, were transported from fruit and vegetable markets in Kashmir to destinations outside Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by the government to the Legislative Assembly. The Minister for Agriculture provided this information. read more

Origines Cévennes, the French cooperative known for its famous sweet Cévennes onion, also produces apples, including the rustic Reinette du Vigan. The cooperative discusses the production of this ancient apple and this year's organic apple campaign. "Reinette du Vigan is a rare variety, with read more

Moreno Intec del Pla, a company based in El Poal (Lleida), wowed participants at the fruit conference organized by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology (IRTA) with an innovative apple-harvesting robot. This robot integrates eight drones, advanced vision technology, and artificial intelligence. read more

The Japanese peeler manufacturer Astra recently presented its newest solution for large-scale pineapple processing, the 'FAP-3000', at the IFPA show in October. This industrial-scale machine is capable of peeling and coring pineapples at the same time, assisting food processors in saving time and enhancing efficiency. read more

A gradatic storm in early June caused significant damage to apple crops in fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, impacting over 2,000 orchardists, as per a government statement. This was disclosed in a written response to a query posed by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie. read more

Fruit grower Mieczysław Socha from the village of Głazów in Poland has reported harvesting what is believed to be the largest apple ever grown in the country. The fruit, of the Mutsu variety, weighed more than 1.5 kilograms immediately after being picked, but later measured 1.327 kilograms. read more

From the end of October, the Envy apple is back on the shelves, ready for a new communication campaign based on its strong connection with the world of fashion. Once again, it will be a star at Milan Fashion Week, walking down the runway. read more

This year's forecast for the UK Jazz apple crop is around 9,000 tonnes, which is similar to last season. There are 27 licensed growers in the UK who produce Jazz apples from mid-October to early November. "This will be a typical year for Jazz apples. Last year was above average, and some orchards are slightly." read more

Pink Lady® is no longer "just an apple": it has become a brand capable of defining a lifestyle, a lifestyle brand that speaks to consumers in the language of emotions. This is the message coming from Cédric Modica Amore, strategic marketing manager of Pink Lady Europe. read more

Europe still holds the top position as the main export market for French fresh fruits and vegetables, but the sales of apples are steadily increasing in international markets, especially in Asia. Daniel Soares, the International Director of Interfel, shared an update during the Fruit Attraction 2025 Asia event at the Interfel booth. read more

Since the end of October, yello®, the specialty with yellow skin and a tropical aroma, is once again in the spotlight on the markets. Recognizable on the shelves thanks to its intense yellow color, it captivates with its fine and crunchy flesh and unmistakable notes of pineapple, honey, and. read more

Chilean air-freighted cherries for the 2025-26 season arrived at Guangzhou's Jiangnan Market this Friday, attracting considerable attention. This marks the first arrival of the season, about a week earlier than last year. The varieties currently available include Black Rock and AG2, packed in. read more

In Italy, apples are the most exported horticultural product, and in just a few years Brazil has become one of the main non-EU markets in terms of importance, absorbing over 42,000 tons of Italian products. However, there are challenges, such as the issue of recognition. read more

The Brazilian Apple Growers Association (ABPM) is participating in a trade mission to Indonesia and Malaysia led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from October 23 to 28, in order to expand the market for Brazilian agricultural exports. Representing ABPM in this mission is Ronaldo Grosselli. read more

The Kareva lands of south and central Kashmir, which were once filled with almond orchards, are quickly losing their traditional landscape as farmers clear trees to make way for construction and apple plantations. According to FreshPlaza, this trend is endangering one of the region's oldest traditions. read more