Apple

The focus was on computer vision systems and so-called dendrometers for monitoring fruit growth. The LIDO network, founded in 2023, now includes 30 local and international partners who use this platform to further develop their technologies. read more

Two South African fruit growing and marketing companies have expanded their presence in the South African apple and pear industry by acquiring Western Cape fruit farms that were formerly owned by Capespan Agri. read more

The prices of industrial apples in Poland have affected the competitiveness of this raw material in the German market. How much is an apple for processing currently being bought for? read more

The October 2024 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – available on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms – providing the most recent news and insights from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

W odległym regionie Karnali w Nepalu, niedawne postępy w zakresie łączności drogowej dały miejscowej ludności, zwłaszcza plantatorom jabłek, iskierkę nadziei, umożliwiając im dostęp do rynków i uzyskanie rozsądnych cen za swoje produkty. Jednakże, niewystarczająca jakość konstrukcji tych dróg. read more

At the Madrid Fruit Attraction 2024 fair, La Grande Bellezza Italiana celebrated its sixth anniversary by presenting a selection of autumnal fruits and vegetables. Among the highlights of the stand were some of the brand's jewels: the red Igp apple, the table grapes. read more

The Ukrainian company "Sady Dnipra" (TM UApple) has started exporting its 2024 apple harvest to countries in the Middle East. However, due to logistical challenges and market saturation in those countries, the company has shifted its focus to the European Union (EU) market, as reported by. read more

Michigan State University has developed a robotic apple picker that moves slowly through an orchard in west Michigan, methodically picking apples off the trees. This was made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Researchers at MSU are working to enhance the robot's capabilities. read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

From the first days of October, the Ambrosia™ apples from the new harvest are on the shelves for distribution. Overall, for the 2024/25 campaign, a production of around 32 thousand tons is expected for this Club apple grown in Piedmont and Val Venosta, which promises to consolidate its position. read more

The Australian R&D center Hort Innovation and industry body Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have announced a new pilot project aimed at training a new generation of apple and pear growers in the country. read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be eaten like an apple, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

The lowland apple farming can look to the future with optimism, thanks to a quality that is second to none compared to mountain productions. Of course, challenges exist - as in the entire horticultural sector - but witnessing a Fuji MelaPiù® orchard in person with a production... read more

From November 21 to 23, 2024, the apple world will meet in Bolzano for the thirteenth edition of Interpoma, the international trade show dedicated to the apple sector. read more

The wait is over for lovers of innovative and surprising horticultural products: the Kissabel^® apples from Northern Hemisphere countries are back on the market. The commercial season of

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The prices of industrial apples have continued to rise in the last few days. According to the opinions of many market participants, this is still not the end of this trend. What is driving the increase in industrial apple prices and at what level are they now? read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more

Autumn is the peak time of the apple harvest season. This fruit, so essential in a balanced diet, becomes a food that deserves to be analyzed and tasted through the five senses. But do you know how to do it? Did you know that

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