Apple

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

Wolumen jabłek w Michigan jest niższy w tym sezonie niż w ubiegłym roku. "To z powodu wielkości owoców. Są trochę mniejsze" - mówi Trish Taylor z Riveridge Produce, zauważając, że jest to wynikiem suchszych warunków uprawy w tym roku w zachodniej części Michigan, gdzie znajduje się firma. read more

Christmas is approaching, and with the New Year just around the corner, the top fruit season is now in full swing. Pears are selling well at BelOrta as well. "But for the sake of variety, a few more apples could be consumed," says Laurent De Smedt, head of the top fruit division at the cooperative. read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

A Hawke's Bay apple grower said that exporting to the United States is no longer profitable due to the 15% tariff imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Paul Paynter from the Yummy Fruit Company mentioned that the tariff amounts to around US$1.22 per box, completely erasing his profit margin. He stated, "The margins..." read more

This year marks 10 years at Prevar for Snow Hardy, who joined the company in 2015 as Commercial Manager, bringing deep industry experience from previous roles in the horticulture sector. He was tasked with leading the global commercialization of new apple and pear cultivars developed through The... read more

The BayWa site in Kressbronn is massive, with vast quantities of fruit being processed. The site spans 42,000 square meters, with 28,000 square meters being designated for buildings. "We process 60,000 tons of pome fruit per year here," says Operations Manager Markus Bestfleisch. "Mainly apples, but..." read more

Change at the helm of VOG, Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of South Tyrol: Harald Weis takes over the presidency of the historic South Tyrolean apple-growing entity, succeeding Georg Kössler who, after 17 years in office dedicated to strengthening the role of the Consortium, has chosen not to run for re-election. read more

Filipińskie eksporty kontynuowały swoją silną dynamikę w październiku, utrzymując dwucyfrowy wzrost, gdy kraj odzyskiwał siłę po skutkach niedawnych polityk handlowych Stanów Zjednoczonych. Według danych opublikowanych przez Filipiński Urząd Statystyczny, eksport wzrósł o 19,4 procent rok do roku, osiągając wartość 7,30 mld dolarów.
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Red Bull is celebrating the arrival of winter with the new Red Bull Winter Edition Sugarfree in the flavor of Fuji apple and ginger. read more

Polish apple grower and exporter Bracia Palus is a genuine family enterprise, with family members dividing the different responsibilities within the company. The goal has been to promote Polish apples prominently both within the country and abroad, as stated by Damian Palus, one of the brothers managing the business. read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a major apple supplier located in northeastern Italy, has appointed Harald Weis as its new chairman. This decision was made after a unanimous vote during the annual general meeting. read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

Harald Weis is the new president of Vog, the Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of South Tyrol, which brings together over 4,000 apple growers. He was unanimously elected by the General Assembly to succeed Georg Kössler after his 17-year term. read more

South Africa continues to send the majority of its fruit exports to regional markets within the Southern African Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, about 90 cents of every dollar earned from agricultural exports go into these markets. read more

"Jabłka są sprzedawane o około 20% wyżej niż zwykle" - mówi handlowiec na rynku miejskim w Tshwane. Jego reakcja na worek ekonomiczny (1,5 kg) jabłek Top Red sprzedawanych za 56 R (3,3 €)? "To całkowicie zgodne z aktualnymi cenami: zapłacili około 45 R za to na rynku." Wyjaśnia: "Farmerzy…" read more