Apple

The complete program for the traditional deep dive meeting on the apple sector is now available online. The event will take place on the mornings of November 21st and 22nd, 2024, during the 13th edition of the event. read more

The apple producers of the PGI Poma de Girona have updated their harvest forecasts for 2024, with a total volume estimated at 83,500 tons. This figure remains close to the average of recent years; however, the range of varieties produced is the most diverse ever. read more

Oranges are the third most consumed category of fruit in Italy, after apples and bananas, despite their seasonality being concentrated in the autumn-winter period. In fact, oranges are a pillar of our diet, thanks to their versatility: they are often consumed at the end. read more

Canadian apple production is projected to increase by five percent in marketing year 2024/25, primarily due to a larger crop in Quebec and an average crop in Ontario. Pear production is expected to decrease by nine percent compared to 2023 figures, mainly due to the cold weather affecting the crop in British Columbia. Additionally, there is expected to be a larger crop in Ontario. read more

Jazz apples have had a successful week at the National Fruit Show, winning multiple awards at the event in Kent. read more

The prices of Golden Delicious apples remain under pressure. They are lower year on year, and yet even then growers were pointing out that Golden was too cheap. But the key factor here is demand. What are the current prices of this variety of fruit and what fate awaits them? read more

In order to become a species protection patron, SPAR customers choose a species protection area on the BeeWild website after purchasing SPAR Natur*pur organic apples. After registering and entering the code, the free area worth 2 euros is activated and a species protection patron certificate is issued. read more

Around 36% or 2,625 tons of the total quantity are accounted for by Gala; approximately 712 tons more Gala were stored than in 2023 and about 134 tons more than in 2022. In second place is Topaz with 979 tons, which is nearly 257 tons more than last year. It is expected that the Topaz variety will be in second place in October. read more

Despite all the challenges, a qualitatively good harvest is currently expected. Since the harvest was still in full swing in October, an analysis of the inventory will be postponed. Only small quantities of the late varieties are still being harvested. Based on the inventory levels, it can be anticipated that... read more

The post projects a slight increase in fresh apple production in Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, forecasted at 488,000 metric tons (MT), while pear production is expected to decrease to 655,000 MT from the previous year. Favorable weather conditions, with mild temperatures and scattered frosts, have not… read more

Increasing the shelf life of food products using apple blossom waste. A study by the food microbiology research group, Micro4Food at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, has shown that fermenting these byproducts allows for the production of extracts. read more

The organic apple industry in the Lake Constance region has had a successful start to the season. "The autumn crop was easily sold, and the final batches of the 2024 harvest are now being stored in calendar week 46. There have been only minimal losses due to scab, but compared to the read more

Investing in snack products, which are easy to consume in any context, is considered one of the keys to promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially among younger people. read more

Projections indicate that the production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 compared to MY 2023/24. This improvement is attributed to the cold and wet winter of 2024, as well as the introduction of new trees into production. Despite ongoing equipment shortages, it is anticipated that deciduous fruit exports will rise due to the enhanced quality of the fruit. read more

Po zwycięstwie Donalda Trumpa w wyborach prezydenckich w USA, pojawiły się obawy wśród producentów jabłek z Nowej Szkocji dotyczące propozycji jego kampanii dotyczącej wprowadzenia 10-procentowego cła na wszystkie importowane towary. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Owoców z Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła obawy co do wpływu takiej decyzji na branżę. read more

Ashish Banerjee, Chief Business Officer of Indian organic apple trader KGF Organic Farms, states that the organic apple sector in India is growing steadily, although there is room for improvement in the pace of growth. "The organic apple market in India is developing gradually, with growth being relatively moderate. read more

Aktualne dynamiki rynkowe doprowadziły do wzrostu cen jabłek kustardowych, głównie związane z 30% redukcją produkcji spowodowaną dużymi opadami deszczu w lipcu i sierpniu. Agent hurtowy na rynku Mahatma Fule poinformował „The Hitavada”, że niższa produkcja spowodowała wzrost cen o 10 procent... read more

New apples? Of course. But beyond that, at VIP there are also plenty of new ideas and developments that are gradually being implemented by the Association of Vinschgau Producers for Fruit and Vegetables. Inga Detleffsen has spoken in detail with five VIP members from five different areas about what exactly that entails. read more