Apple

In Kerala, especially in Vazhakulam near Muvattupuzha, pineapple farmers are experiencing a positive period with farm gate prices holding steady at $0.70/kg over the last 12-18 months. This marks a significant improvement from the low of $0.12/kg seen in 2016. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe jabłek Gala na Ukrainie, w Mołdawii i w Polsce osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy jak na ten okres roku. Jabłka Gala są najbardziej popularnym gatunkiem wśród eksporterów i zyskują coraz większe uznanie wśród lokalnych konsumentów. read more

While this year is a completely different apple season for Washington state compared to last year, concerns and challenges persist. "Last year, there were simply too many apples in the market, making it a really tough year for growers," says Chris Ford from Viva Tierra Organic. Supply exceeded read more

The New Zealand apple company Rockit Global has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for the Kung Fu Panda Franchise from DreamWorks Animation. read more

Polish Golden Delicious apples start the regular trading season of 2024/2025 with prices that are in line with those achieved by the vast majority of varieties in the domestic market. However, is this good or bad for producers? read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Od momentu założenia w 2013 roku przez Matthijsa Nijhoffa, TripleF Fruit rozwinęło się w zagranicznego importera owoców specjalizującego się w owocach twardych, pestkowych i miękkich. Przybycie Raymonda Roesta i Franka Ocampo dodatkowo wzmacnia i poszerza solidne fundamenty. Raymond Roest, Aline Nijhoff and… read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in September by taking the simple average of the four major EU member states, which was €96 per 100 kgs. This was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were as follows: Poland €59.0, France €144.5, Germany €86.0, and Italy [...]. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, apple prices in Ukraine have resumed their upward trend this week. Producers attribute the latest price increase in this segment to a reduction in the supply of winter apple varieties in the domestic market. read more

At the recent Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Melinda Consortium presented the new brand image of the Golden Delicious apple. For this historic variety, considered the queen of apples and the most consumed by Italians, Melinda has decided to renew the image to make it read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that apple prices in Ukraine have once again started to increase. Producers attribute the recent price surge in this sector to a decrease in the availability of winter apple varieties in the local market. Meanwhile, read more

Apple varieties in South Africa with low chill requirements are thriving, with nearly 500 hectares of these cultivars already planted in the warmer regions of the country. read more

Ukraine's apple market is experiencing a unique situation this year, with prices reaching record highs as farmers struggle with significant harvest challenges. Mikhail Telechetsky, an orchard owner in Chernivtsi, reports that despite a relatively good yield, labor shortages are a major issue. read more

Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing Orchardists of the Future pilot program under Hort Innovation's Frontiers investment program. This initiative aims to provide advanced professional development opportunities for apple and pear growers in Australia. read more

Davon Johnson, a 20-year-old farmworker from Theewaterskloof Farm in Villiersdorp, Western Cape, balances his passion for farming with his dream of becoming a musician. By day, he works in apple orchards, but by night, he writes hip-hop songs inspired by his idol, Travis Scott. Now, as a read more

Satisfaction from the Italian Consortium of Nurserymen who participated in Fruit Attraction 2024. The Italian Consortium of Nurserymen, specialized for over forty years in the genetic improvement of apple and strawberry, presented in Madrid the latest innovations and the results of ongoing research projects. In addition to that, read more

The government in Belarus has modified certain price regulation norms. From October 21, 2024, to May 2025, maximum wholesale prices will be determined for fresh cucumbers, apples, onions, and table beets. Additionally, from October 29, 2024, to May 2025, maximum retail prices will be set for these products. read more

This week in the fruit wholesale market, there was an increase in the supply of imported pineapples and Chinese avocados, while Peruvian blueberries saw a rise in volume but a slight decrease in price. On the other hand, durian prices are going up due to limited availability. read more

The Polish apple growers have had to pick the apples faster than usual, according to Jan Nowakowski, the manager of the Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh. He stated, "The new Polish apple season started two weeks earlier compared to the previous year. We had a dry summer, warm autumn, and we had to harvest apples quickly." read more

Irani apples are entering the market. Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, anticipates a vibrant marketing campaign despite a decrease in volume this year. The grower explains: "We experienced a cold winter and spring in Iran, leading to lower apple yields. However, I can assure importers that we..." read more