Apple

This year's international apple marketing season is starting to gain momentum. "We began with Royal Gala in calendar week 18, continued with Granny Smith in calendar week 19, and introduced Braeburn from calendar week 21. The first shipments of Pink Lady apples are also underway and are anticipated to read more

When kids ask their parents to replace their school lunch apples with special bell peppers, you are doing something right as a breeding company. Rijk Zwaan developed Tatayoyo, a brand of sweet pepper that is distinctive because of its shape but, especially, because of its flavor. This year will read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

For 15 years, the cooperative fruit-growing families of the Lake Constance region have been actively involved in the Apple Project, working to preserve and promote biodiversity. Surveys have shown that the diversity of wild bees in the orchards has stabilized at a high level – and read more

Wietnam od dawna był jednym z głównych rynków eksportowych dla Pana Apple. read more

Many industries in agriculture, including the apple industry, are increasingly adopting automation. For example, Scotian Gold Cooperative in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia is now in its second season using a presort system. This system is an eight-lane high-speed system that sorts apples through 39 flumes, with water being used. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in import duties on Turkish apples from 50% to at least 100%. This proposal aims to curb the influx of Turkish apples and safeguard the interests of domestic apple growers. read more

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At Applegarth Farm in Hampshire, UK, just 45 minutes south of London, Seedleaves has introduced a hyper-local vertical farming concept that combines production, retail, and dining in one location. The 5,000 square foot "vertical barn" features a restaurant, cooking school, and gourmet food shop. read more

Montague Farms has launched the 2025 seasons for its Envy and Yello apples, with the fruit now available in Australian stores starting from May. read more

A recent update from British Apple & Pear growers provides monthly data on the volume of British apples sold through UK supermarkets. The figures offer insight into how major retailers support domestic apple producers. The dataset includes a recent correction to Asda's sales. read more

The Sanyukt Kisan Manch has appealed to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to support apple growers in their request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop apple imports from Turkey. Manch convener Harish Chauhan explained that India imports apples from 44 countries. read more

Washington-based Starr Ranch Growers is a third-generation family-owned company that has been growing apples and cherries for over 90 years. The company cultivates fruits in its own orchards and also sources fruit from external growers. Just last month, FreshPlaza published an article about their cherries. read more

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Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Fruits and vegetables imported into the UK from non-EU countries are likely to experience a price hike after the UK Prime Minister agreed to adhere to EU food and drink regulations. This alignment will result in increased scrutiny for imports like avocados, pineapples, mangoes, and oranges, leading to stricter checks. read more