Apple

Since February, the European website of the Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. It is a virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. A disruptive website for the apple category. read more

The European apple market requires high-quality fruits in excellent condition, with increasingly challenging demands for certification and residue levels. "For years, apple hectares in Chile have been decreasing. However, this trend could potentially reverse in the coming years, primarily due to the read more

The use of spectroscopy in agriculture is increasing, as reported in studies published in Postharvest Biology and Technology and the Journal of Food Quality. Monitoring the quality of fruits throughout the production, harvesting, and marketing process is expected to help sustain modern food production. read more

Since February, the European website of Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. A virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. This disruptive website is changing the game in the apple category. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

Apple prices w Polsce, we Włoszech, we Francji i w Niemczech wykazywały znaczące wahania w ostatnich miesiącach, odzwierciedlając regionalne warunki podaży i popytu. W Polsce ceny jabłek na stacjach pakowania w listopadzie 2024 roku wynosiły 69 €/100 kg, spadając nieznacznie do 65 €/100 kg w read more

A trend in Chinese hospitals involves doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even read more

Adequate storage facilities have been instrumental in enabling Moldovan apples to be exported throughout the year, increasing overall demand as the season progresses, according to Ruslan Jubîrcă from the Moldovan apple exporter FructLine Group. "High-quality apples consistently meet strong demand. Our 18 dynamic controlled. read more

Domestic varieties remained the main source of apple supply. Most commonly sold loose, but also in crates, varieties like Elstar, Boskoop, Tenroy, and Braeburn were consistently in demand. According to the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the overall availability of domestic apple loads had slightly decreased. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture pineapple supplier in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has acquired Agricola El Camino, a major supplier of pineapples based in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture for pineapple supply in Costa Rica. read more

Fruit prices in Ukraine are continuing to rise in 2025, with some increasing by up to 80% compared to last year. The most significant price increases are observed in apples, pears, and mandarins. According to IndexBox, domestic fruit production decreased by 3-5% in 2024 due to summer droughts and increased irrigation costs. read more

Elstars, Jonagolds, and Kanzis may dominate Dutch supermarket shelves, but you can still find apple varieties like Cox Orange, James Grieve, Delcorf, and Dijkmanszoet. Though not well known, these 'forgotten varieties' still have a place, mainly at greengrocers. How are these traditional apples perceived? read more

Just in time for the beginning of the Fruit Logistica 2025 trade fair, Frigotec GmbH introduced its newest application of the Softripe fruit ripening process. Building on the system's successful market launches for bananas, avocados, mangoes, and pineapples last year, the technology now offers even more. read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

VIP faces market challenges with optimism, betting on sustainability, new varieties, and commercial expansion.

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The most recent data on British apple sales in January 2025 shows Tesco as the top retailer, buying the largest volume from BAPL growers. Sainsbury's and Lidl came in second and third, respectively. Aldi and Asda also demonstrated strong demand, contributing to the overall sales. read more