Apple
Austria: Apple and pear harvest started in Burgenland
2024-08-26 09:00
The domestic apple is one of the stars among regional foods: it is the oldest and healthiest fast food in the world, grows in a climatically advantageous growing area, and is the most important domestic fruit variety in Austrian food retail. "Our fruit farmers.
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This week in the fruit market, New Zealand apples and South African oranges continue to arrive in limited quantities, driving up prices. According to traders, the price of New Zealand apples has risen by more than 10% compared to two weeks ago, making them relatively expensive. South African oranges are also in short supply.
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The apple crop in Washington is expected to return to 'normal' levels in 2024 following a bumper crop in 2023.
2024-08-26 00:00
Najnowszy przegląd działalności rolniczej Rabobank North America pokazuje, że ceny wywozowe truskawek wynosiły około 10 USD za skrzynkę dla owoców nieorganicznych, spadając o około 40% R/R dla produktów z Kalifornii, do połowy sierpnia. Wysyłki w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni wzrosły o 10% R/R. Dostępność truskawek w
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High temperatures are posing a threat to apple orchard production in key growing states.
2024-08-26 00:00
Apple growers in the top-producing states are facing challenges due to the effects of recent heatwaves. The record-breaking 100-degree days in Washington this summer, along with temperatures in the upper 90s in New York and Michigan, have caused apples to ripen prematurely and may result in a decreased marketable yield.
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The new Gala apple clones stand out in the early apple market.
2024-08-26 00:00
The genetic improvement program is at the center of CIV's activities. A key part of this work involves the selection of new clones. In this regard, within the early apple segment, they have selected two new Gala clones that exhibit certain characteristics.
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The South Tyrolean Gala Apple Auction is now open.
2024-08-26 00:00
"The weather has been quite favorable this year, with no significant hailstorms in South Tyrol (province of Bolzano). As a result, the quality of the Royal Gala summer apples, whose harvest started a few days ago, is excellent," said Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta.
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New Gala clones selected by Italian breeders are gaining attention in the early apple market.
2024-08-26 00:00
The breeding program is the core of the Italian Breeders' Consortium (CIV) activities. A crucial aspect of this effort is the selection of new clones. In the early apple segment, CIV has chosen two new Gala clones that exhibit particularly interesting characteristics: T-Rex®/CIVT15 and T-Rex®/CIVT15.
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The Marssonina leaf spot disease occurs in apple orchards with reduced fungicide application during the summer. The fungus usually causes star-shaped necrotic lesions on the leaves, which later turn yellow and eventually fall off prematurely. In severe cases, the tree canopies may defoliate before the...
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Rockit is all set for the Back to School season in the Gulf region.
2024-08-23 11:00
A snack-sized apple supplier Rockit Global is preparing for its Back to School campaign in the Middle East, which is considered a crucial sales period in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Asia Fruit Logistica preview: Asia, Part One
2024-08-23 10:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce is excited to present its Del Monte Rubyglow pineapples, the latest innovation resulting from over 15 years of research and development. This effort has led to the company obtaining a registered plant patent in the United States. Due to its limited production volume, this fruit is naturally ripened.
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Industrial apples - there were discounts, will there be increases?
2024-08-23 08:30
After two corrective discounts in the purchase prices of industrial apples, will they go up this time? What are the current purchase prices of the industry, and what arguments support a possible upward trend?
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Rockit Global, the company that offers snack-sized apples, is gearing up for its largest season yet with the launch of its back to school campaign in the Middle East. The campaign is set to be introduced this month in hundreds of stores throughout the GCC countries. Its goal is to provide busy families with the natural energy of Rockit apples.
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Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal network that was smuggling cocaine inside pineapple boxes.
2024-08-23 00:00
Wspólna operacja przeprowadzona przez hiszpańską Policję Narodową oraz służby sądowe Portugalii doprowadziła do rozpracowania przestępczej organizacji specjalizującej się w przemytach kokainy do Hiszpanii w skrzynkach z ananasami. Trzy osoby zaangażowane w ten proceder zostały aresztowane w trakcie operacji. Śledztwo rozpoczęło się w maju.
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Costa Rica's pineapple boom
2024-08-23 00:00
Grupo Visa from Costa Rica produces and sells fresh pineapples, frozen pineapples, pineapple juice, and dehydrated pineapple. This diversified approach enables them to utilize the fruit to its fullest potential and minimize waste. Max Paniagua, the sales manager at Grupo Visa, emphasized the importance of innovation.
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The European Union calculated the price of apples in July at €93 per 100 kilograms.
2024-08-23 00:00
The EU calculated the price of apples in July based on the simple average of the four major EU member states. It was €93 per 100 kgs, which was €3 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were €66.5 for Poland, €139 for France, €78.7 for Germany, and for Italy, the price was not provided.
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Adverse weather conditions affect Europe's fruit harvests.
2024-08-23 00:00
The agricultural landscape across Europe has been significantly affected by a series of weather extremes, from unusually wet conditions in the north to severe droughts in the south, posing a challenge to farmers and impacting crop yields. The European Union is experiencing a notable decrease in apple...
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Worldwide Fruit hosted its annual Jazz Apple Symposium on August 13th, gathering UK growers and international guests to commemorate a prosperous year for the brand.
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"This season demonstrates how weather conditions are pushing us towards using resistant varieties."
2024-08-22 00:00
While the season for conventional top fruit has already started, the organic supply is also in full swing. At VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, we have finished picking the organic QTee© apples and will soon begin harvesting the Conference variety. "With the resistant varieties, we are pleased to see that there are not many issues to complain about."
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Artykuł prezentuje dziesięć unikalnych budynków inspirowanych owocami z różnych zakątków świata. Obejmują one konstrukcje takie jak Japoński Dom Truskawkowy i Przystanek Autobusowy Arbuzowy, Południowoafrykańska Restauracja Ananasowa oraz wieża ciśnień Peachoid w Południowej Karolinie. Te kreatywnie zaprojektowane budynki...
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A giant tree fell with the passing of Tru-Cape producer Robert Zulch (69) over the weekend, and it is with great sadness that the company Cape honors him as a passionate pome fruit producer, innovator, mentor, and community leader. "Everything he did, he did to advance the industry he was so."
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