Apple

"Introduced to the market this spring, our first small crop of the Bloss concept apple sold out quickly," says Tim Kievits, Brand Manager at FruitMasters. "The current crop is expanding rapidly, with more growers planting trees and entering production. Bloss has performed excellently." read more

As Israel grapples with the continuing conflict known as the War of Iron Swords, its economic impact is greatly affecting food security, especially during the Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot holidays. Recent reports from Leket and BDO show a significant increase in food prices, with fruits and vegetables seeing a 9% rise. read more

W Srinagarze zostało nawiązane znaczące partnerstwo między Nischler, wiodącym w Europie szkółką drzew jabłoni, a Qul, kashmierskim innowatorem w dziedzinie hortikultury. Ta współpraca, działająca pod nazwą „Nischler-Qul”, ma na celu transformację przemysłu jabłkowego w regionie Himalajów, z ambicjami do... read more

Europe's apple exports to the Middle East remain highly popular due to their exceptional quality, diverse varieties, superior taste, consistency, and year-round availability. These apples are favored by luxury retailers, hotels, gourmet dining establishments, and health-conscious consumers looking for premium, nutritious options. read more

Vog, one of the leading European apple producers' consortia, is providing an update on the progress of its autumn apple campaign at Fruit Attraction. The Kanzi apple, celebrating its 20th anniversary, returned to the market in mid-September. The Marlene brand and the diversity of apples are also being highlighted. read more

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower of the Arctic® apple varieties, has announced that its fourth apple variety, Arctic Gala, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercialization. This was the last step in the process. read more

FruitMasters, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Kazakh growers are facing difficulties in the market due to intense competition from imported products. Reports show that in the first seven months of 2024, Kazakhstan saw a 58% rise in apple imports compared to the same period in 2023, reaching around 107.3 million. read more

According to ABC.AZ, the wholesale prices for high-quality Guba apples in Azerbaijan currently range between 50-60 gapiks. The region started its large-scale apple harvest in mid-September, with some of the produce being sent to local, metropolitan, and regional markets within the country. read more

First planted in 2000, the Juliet apple, which is organically produced and exclusively grown in France, has successfully established itself in the traditional apple market segment. The variety has seen good growth, with around 700 hectares of orchards currently planted. Vincent Lehallier, director of Les Amis de Juliet. read more

W październiku franczyzobiorca McDonald's w Michigan podkreśla rolę lokalnych producentów jabłek w dostarczaniu produktów dla ogólnokrajowej sieci restauracji. Ken Berg, który prowadzi sześć restauracji McDonald's na zachodnim Michigan, wyraził wdzięczność za włączenie produktów z Michiganu do ich menu. Podkreślając to... read more

New products such as apple chips made from Pink Lady® apples expand the brand's range and allow for reaching new customer segments. With the Lidl Deutschland Tour, which Pink Lady® sponsored, the European Pink Lady® season received a crowning touch at the end of August. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it will be introducing its Rubyglow pineapple to the European market in early 2025. read more

There are indications that the 2024/2025 season will be another very challenging one for Golden Delicious apples in Poland. It may not be as bad as the previous season, but it won't be easy. What are the current purchase prices for Golden Delicious apples? read more

In 2023, the harvest was at 200,000 tons of organic apples, mainly grown in Trentino-South Tyrol, but also in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. These apples are gaining popularity beyond Italy as well: in 2023, the statistical service Nomisma recorded an export growth of 10%. read more

A climate-resistant pear variety, an early-harvesting apple, and sustainability-focused innovations in strawberries are some of the new developments that Italian fruit breeder CIV will present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid this week as it marks its 40th anniversary. read more

Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark has pointed out the impressive performance of the horticulture sector in generating export revenue in New Zealand. According to the NZ Agri Bites report for September, horticulture exports, specifically kiwifruit and apples, are ranked as the nation's fourth largest export. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

Recent snow and cold weather in the Western Cape will not significantly affect the topfruit crops. In Ceres, pear orchards are currently in full bloom with an abundance of flowers. Even if half of the flowers were damaged by the cold, a technical manager states that there are still enough for a full crop. Additionally, he mentions that the cold weather is actually beneficial for the crops in some ways. read more