Apple

Plantation owners cultivating apples in China's Shandong province are facing unprecedented levels of rainfall before the harvest season, which is expected to adversely affect the quality of the fruits. read more

JabukaHR, an association of 18 Croatian apple producers, has opened a new logistics and distribution center in Kriz, near Zagreb, worth €26 million (US$28.2 million), as announced by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The project received €15 million (US$16.3 million) in funding from the European Union. read more

Vip - Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in Val Venosta confirms the vitality of the organic sector: for the 2025 season, it expects a 10% increase in harvest volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of apples. read more

Import of fresh apples to India is increasing significantly, with the marketing year 2025/26 expected to witness over 50% higher arrivals compared to the previous year, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a Mumbai-based fresh fruit importer-exporter. "This notable rise is leading to a robust, steady read more

The Indian demand for fruits received a boost in preparation for the Diwali festival, which took place from Monday to Thursday. Iranian exporters took advantage of this demand, especially for apples and kiwifruits, according to Amirhossein Azizi, CEO of the Iranian exporter Bezhit. read more

In week 41, the fruit and vegetable section with fixed weight interrupts the series of negative trends from previous weeks, showing growth in volume accompanied by slight deflation. All channels show an increase, except for hypermarkets. In particular, discount stores and... read more

India's fruit markets are experiencing a high influx of apples from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh due to a successful harvest. Truckloads of fruit are being delivered to the Batasingaram market daily, meeting the urban demand throughout the country. The arrival of apples from Himachal Pradesh started towards the end of the season. read more

"apple fruit quality are excellent, especially for Gala apples," commented Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers, regarding this year's apple harvest in Portugal. read more

For the 2025 season, VIP predicts a 10% increase in collection volumes compared to the previous year, reaching for the first time over 50,000 tons of organic table apples. This is an important milestone that confirms the steady growth of the organic sector in the Val. read more

Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

The Del Monte robot says, "Hey, you. Yes, you. Grab a fresh banana before I eat it. Just kidding, I'm a robot. I can't eat it." read more

The October 2025 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android, and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

Energy, flavor, and fun. Once again this year, Kanzi® hit the bullseye at the Deejay Ten in Milan, the running event sponsored by Radio Deejay that animated the heart of the city on Saturday, October 12th. The apple with extraordinary taste brought all its energy to the public with a renewed stand. read more

Since early October, Shandong Province in China has been experiencing more than ten days of continuous autumn rainfall, which has been impacting the quality of apples and market prices. The persistent wet conditions are attributed to a northward shift of the subtropical high and ongoing interaction between cold and warm air masses. read more

Panama is starting to gain recognition in international markets with products like pineapple and ginger, which are garnering increasing interest in Europe and the Middle East. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local producers and exporters, the country is now exporting larger quantities. read more

The Indian apple market is currently experiencing an unusual season characterized by a plentiful domestic supply and a significant decrease in imports from Turkey. Despite strong local production, particularly from Kashmir, changes in international trade patterns are starting to impact availability. read more

Zbiory polskich jabłek zbliżają się ku końcowi, gdyż niektóre firmy już całkowicie zakończyły zbieranie wszystkich jabłek - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek Appolonia: "Zbieranie zbiorów zbliża się do końca; niektórzy producenci już zakończyli, ale nie wszyscy". read more