Apple

In the packhouse of 20,000 square meters on the farm Lushof in Prince Alfred Hamlet, one of three farms owned by Graaff Fruit, this is the busiest time of the year: they expect over 8,000 tonnes of nectarines to move through the pack lines this season, while bins of pears and apples are also being processed. read more

VentureFruit, T&G Global's intellectual property management and commercialization business, has announced that it has negotiated an agreement between local Hawke's Bay breeders, Plant IP Partners, and the Mt Erin Group to license a new apple variety 'MAC12' to support Mt Erin's cyclone recovery efforts. The Mt Erin Group, a... read more

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more

According to the WAPA report, which collects data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is expected to increase by 5.5% compared to 2024, while pear harvest is projected to decrease by 3.3%. read more

Z okazji dorocznego Walnego Zgromadzenia na targach Fruit Logistica, Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek (WAPA) opublikowało prognozę zbiorów jabłek i gruszek na południowej półkuli na nadchodzący sezon. Zgodnie z prognozą, która obejmuje dane z Argentyny, Australii, Brazylii, read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded NZ$1 billion (€550 million) in revenue at the orchard gate for the first time, as indicated by new economic impact data published by New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI). read more

It is expected that this upward trend will continue, as NZAPI predicts a 10% increase in exports for the 2025 harvest, from 19.1 million Tray Carton Equivalents (TCE) in 2024 (current) to potentially 21 million TCE in 2025. Thanks to ideal winter and read more

Przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii po raz pierwszy przekroczył wartość ponad 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich przy bramie sadu, zgodnie z nowymi danymi dotyczącymi wpływu gospodarczego. read more

The Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant volumes of U.S. cherries, plums, citrus, apples, and grapes enter China through this market before being distributed to other cities. read more

"I have been working in the apple industry since 2013, and I am very pleased with my new role. I enjoy the project because it is a continuous work in progress and because of its concept, which is to provide three products that cater to consumer tastes under a brand that guarantees quality." read more

Melon cultivation in plains can still thrive, especially in Emilia-Romagna, where the surfaces are stable despite the well-known production difficulties caused primarily by climate change and new pathogens. read more

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on February 1, 2025, was 130 million bushels, which is five percent less than last February's total of 137 million bushels and 11 percent more than the five-year average for that date. Fresh apple holdings this February totaled read more

Pink Lady Europe has set an ambitious target for 2030 to have 100 million people enjoying Pink Lady apples annually, according to the new president Bruno Bertheloz. read more

Pink Lady® UK has had its most successful season yet, thanks to incredible support from its growers, licensees, and retail partners. The record-breaking Southern Hemisphere season has led to the highest volume ever sold by British retailers, who have consistently promoted the UK's top apple brand. read more

Russia does not produce pears on an industrial scale like apples, as stated by Igor Mukhanin, President of the Russian Gardeners' Association. Currently, only small pear orchards exist in some southern regions, which are not enough to meet domestic demand. Mukhanin clarified that Russia's read more

This year marks an important anniversary for VOG – Home of apples: 80 years dedicated to origin, experience, sustainability, and the development of products and brands to help grow the apple sector.

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The export season for pears and apples from Rio Negro has begun with a 20% increase in sales abroad. The first shipment, headed to Brazil, departed this week from the port of San Antonio Oeste. Facundo Fernández, Rio Negro's Secretary for Fruit Growing, discussed the challenges and future prospects for the sector. read more

The year 2025 marks an important anniversary for VOG - Home of Apples: 80 years dedicated to origin, expertise, sustainability, and the development of products and brands to grow the apple sector. The celebrations of this great milestone will take place throughout the. read more