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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

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: developing a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be consumed like an apple. They are calling it the 'cherry melon' and believe it has the potential to revolutionize the fruit industry. read more

In Georgia, during the current fruit harvest season, farmers have supplied 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples to collection entities, generating revenue exceeding ₾2 million ($3.29 million), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Davit Tsitlidze, the head of the Rural Development Agency, read more

With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has increased significantly. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate have surged, while prices for custard apples, chickoo, mosambi, oranges, and lemons have remained stable. The fruit market received over 70 tons of mosambi, 40 tons of... read more

The harvest results for fruits, berries, and vegetables have varied significantly across Latvia this year, as reported by representatives from different farmers' organizations in discussions with Latvian Radio on October 6. While apples and blueberries have shown good yields, garlic and onions... read more

According to one of the leading exporters, the South African industry's dedication and investment in Pink Lady apples is making it synonymous with the brand. read more

Accordingly, the harvest year for tree fruits in Thuringia is classified as significantly below average due to frost events in spring and the resulting yield losses. Thuringian fruit growers estimate an apple yield of 4.4 for this year. read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

"We do not do breeding in-house, but we collaborate with companies from all over the world. However, if a breeder does not have the concept of sustainability in mind, I am not interested. There is no room for the thousandth new apple." Jürgen Braun, CEO of Kiku Variety Management, has a clear vision of what is important today. read more

The beginning of the apple harvest in the Kashmir Valley is a crucial time for local farmers and industry stakeholders, as it centers around the Grade 'A' Gala Mast variety grown in high-density orchards, especially in the Kupwara and Shopian districts. Concerns have been raised by... read more

"Polish apple exporters may face a tough apple season. Some customers are reluctant to pay the increased prices, and there is also a high demand for apples from the processing industry," explains Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager at Polish apple exporter Appolonia. read more