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As the 2025 apple season progresses, Polish apple exporter Agro Queens Sp. Z o.o., founded by Anna Gabler Michalak, has reported a strong harvest and continued expansion into international markets. "Poland's apple harvest in 2025 has exceeded expectations. Despite early-season challenges, the company has seen significant growth." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will provide 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states as part of its contribution to the White House’s Halloween festivities. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of. read more

Fyffes is encouraging consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins in a marketing campaign across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. read more

The 2025 US apple harvest is expected to reach approximately 5.2 million tonnes, which is 6 percent higher than last year. According to the latest Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook report published by the US Department of Agriculture, this year's crop is among the three largest of the past decade. read more

Rząd Indii połączył niedawny wzrost szkodnika Liściaków w sadach jabłoniowych w Kaszmirze z zmieniającymi się warunkami klimatycznymi. Urzędnicy potwierdzili, że szkodnik, który został zidentyfikowany prawie pięć lat temu, nasilił się w ciągu ostatnich trzech lat z powodu wyższych temperatur i zmieniającej się. read more

Specialist in hardy apples and head of La Crête and Fontenay for fruit growing and La Grande Ferme for field vegetables, Hubert Achard De La Vente talks about one of his flagship varieties: the Cox's Orange (Pippin). "We are probably the European leader in the production of Cox's Orange." read more

The early frosts in Turkey this year have led to a disastrous apple season, with significantly lower production than in 2024, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of the Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF): "Turkish apple production is approximately 50 percent lower compared to last year. The decrease has..." read more

Jabłka są jednymi z głównych upraw owoców w Azerbejdżanie, ciesząc się dużym popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym. Geografia i klimat kraju sprzyjają szeroko zakrojonej uprawie, co umacnia jego pozycję jako rosnącego gracza w regionalnym handlu jabłkami. Azerbejdżan jest jednym z czołowych producentów jabłek na...

Apples are among the main fruit crops in Azerbaijan, with strong demand both locally and internationally. The country's geography and climate support wide-scale cultivation, positioning it as a growing player in the regional apple trade. Azerbaijan is one of the leading producers of apples in... read more

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