Apple

Prashant Gidwani, director of fresh fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., notes that there is high demand for apples in India, while import levels are lower than in previous years. He stated, "At the moment, there's a shortage of local apple stocks in the CA rooms due to the strong market demand." read more

Before the European forecasts are presented at Prognosfruit (Angers) in August, Vincent Guérin, responsible for economic affairs at the National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP), is assessing the final months of the 2024/2025 campaign. "Normal destocking in May," says Vincent Guérin. read more

In the 2024/2025 marketing year, apple prices in major European markets have displayed significant divergence, with Poland, Italy, France, and Germany following different paths from March to May. In Poland, apple prices showed a steady increase, rising from €72/100 kg in March to €78/100 kg. read more

The apple season in Europe has been characterized by a low supply and smaller-than-average sizes, particularly in some varieties. Currently, bicolored and red apple varieties are almost sold out, with the season ending earlier than usual. As for Golden and Granny apples, read more

Anyone who thinks that a large amount of fruit is being wastefully discarded in the Dutch food industry is greatly mistaken. At VS Apple Industries, a company that focuses on processing fresh apples for salads, baked goods, and dairy products, the key focus is on smart utilization and sustainability. "We utilize every part." read more

The global apple market is currently facing a combination of stable demand, local supply difficulties, and price fluctuations. Factors such as weather conditions, changing consumer tastes, and global trading trends are influencing the situation in major apple-producing and importing nations. In Italy, apple stocks are... read more

W coraz bardziej konkurencyjnym kontekście jabłek klubowych, Giga® zdobywa znaczącą przestrzeń wśród włoskich konsumentów. Ta odmiana nowej generacji została wprowadzona na rynek z zastosowaniem zorientowanej na cel strategii marketingowej i wspierana charakterystycznymi cechami organoleptycznymi. read more

Fresh Del Monte has developed a specific plan for expanding the pineapple category throughout its entire value chain. This information comes from Thierry Montange, the marketing director for Europe and Africa at the company specializing in fresh produce. read more

Despite low export-quality stock levels, Moldova exported over 8,000 tonnes of apples in May 2025, exceeding earlier modest expectations. While this figure is nearly 5,000 tonnes less than April volumes, it is slightly higher than in May 2024, according to Moldova Fruct. Key export destinations. read more

The 2025 apple and pear season in Argentina concluded with steady volumes and well-sized fruit, despite facing challenges such as rising production costs. The main issue was not related to weather conditions or fruit quality, but rather the loss of competitiveness compared to other producing countries, which was exacerbated by domestic factors. read more

Orchards are hotspots for wild bees. More than 100 different species of wild bees have been found by biologists in integrated managed - and thus captan-treated - apple orchards, for example at Lake Constance and in Saxony-Anhalt. Many of them are rare or even endangered. read more

For years, Verhoeckx, based in Kerkdriel, has been combining mushroom and fruit trading. Brent Verhoeckx is in charge of fruit sales, which at the growing and trading company mainly includes apples and pears. "We've had a successful season in both volume and prices," he says. read more

W tym roku północne Chiny doświadczyły częstych wiosennych fluktuacji klimatycznych, które znacząco wpłynęły na produkcję owoców. W okresie krytycznego kwitnienia wiele sadów jabłoni i gruszek zostało dotkniętych nagłymi spadkami temperatury i silnymi wiatrami. Niektóre sady gruszek nawet doświadczyły drugiej fali mrozu. read more

In a market for apples that is becoming increasingly crowded with new varieties vying for shelf space through innovation and marketing, there is one protagonist that has been holding its ground for over two centuries. It is the Renetta del Canada by Melinda, an apple that, despite its long history, continues to read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as part of the government's initiatives to remove non-tariff barriers and protect existing market access. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as a part of the government's initiatives to dismantle non-tariff barriers and uphold existing market access. read more