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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

With its crisp crunchiness and tangy, refreshing taste, Joya® is emerging as one of the stars of the spring-summer season in the produce department. An apple that breaks the mold and aims to dominate a period of the year, the spring-summer one. read more

Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team. read more

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South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins are retailing at around $2.24 per box, while batches with lighter striping are priced at $1.82. read more

Azadpur Mandi in North Delhi, which is considered to be the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Asia, has reportedly halted imports of apples from Turkey. read more

Flash Gala is the most recent branding success from South Africa, and several exporters have mentioned that its consistent, vibrant color is what distinguishes it from other red apples and Gala varieties. read more

Washington State orchardist Neal Carter, co-founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) and creator of the nonbrowning apple, recently revealed a strategy to rejuvenate the U.S. apple industry by combining genome editing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Carter presented his innovative vision. read more

Apple traders in Pune have escalated their protest against apple imports from Turkey after the country criticized India's strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. The protest took a dramatic turn when traders at the Agriculture Produce Market. read more