Apple

A South African supplier of apples and pears has been chosen to host a group of students from a branch of Harvard Business School located in Somerset West, in the Western Cape region. read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

The United States confirms itself as one of the heavyweights in the global apple industry: the second largest producer in the world after China, with nearly 5 million tons annually (Italy is sixth in production, with about 2.3 million tons), and the third largest exporter in the world, behind China and. read more

Sektor jabłek w Chile stoi obecnie przed trudnym sezonem. Nacisk rośnie w Europie, ale pojawiają się również możliwości na rynkach wschodzących, takich jak Indie, Bliski Wschód i Rosja. W taki sposób Andrés Kuznar, Dyrektor Handlowy BDP Foods, opisuje międzynarodową pozycję Chile. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

Resilient in the fields (even though difficulties are constantly increasing), strong in international markets, transforming on the shelves: the Italian apple confirms itself as a key category in the fruit and vegetable sector, capable of navigating a complex context without losing economic centrality. read more

After a quiet December, which is typical for this time of year, the marketing of organic apples is gradually picking up speed again at the beginning of the new year. "Demand could currently be a little stronger, but stocks reflect very good product availability," reports Birgit Gutberlett. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

The Orchard Business Analysis 2024 Actual and 2025 Forecast report indicates that the model orchard is expected to return to a small net trading profit in 2025, marking the first positive result since 2020. The forecast improvement is linked to a modest lift in yields and packout, although. read more

Iran's limited connectivity is causing complications for apple imports into India, leading importers to scale back their purchases in panic, ultimately affecting supply in February, according to Aliyar Sehal from fresh produce importer Fruco EXIM. Sehal noted that last week, the price of Iranian apples in Mumbai reached USD 15.30-15.80 per 10 kg due to slow demand. read more

The shelf of apples confirms one of the most interesting terrains on which to read the strategies of modern distribution. Behind the apparent stability of a "classic" category, very different choices are made in terms of assortment breadth, dedicated space, and importance. read more

The beginning of the Dutch top fruit season was challenging this year. "Volumes, especially of apples, were higher than anticipated overall. Additionally, many pears were harvested late, necessitating earlier clearance. This led to market pressure, particularly in the... read more

Produkcja jabłek w Chile pozostała stabilna w ostatnich latach, po długim okresie niskich cen, które zniechęcały do nowych sadzeń i zmian odmian. Jednak sytuacja się zmieniła. Międzynarodowe zapotrzebowanie wzrosło, a rynek wykazuje silniejsze oznaki aktywności. read more

It was the fourth edition for Vip, who participated in Marca 2026 introducing two novelties. "We are not talking about two new varieties, but about two new approaches," says Benjamin Laimer, Vip's marketing manager. "On one hand, we have Applepairing, which now concludes with the final stage,." read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

In March 2026, Vogha presented its wide range of segmented grape varieties, where the added value is also the continuous offer for 12 months a year to meet the demand of every consumer. "Apple consumption is doing well and we are growing in both volume and value," says Hannes. read more