Apple

An article in the US newspaper The Spokesman-Review indicates that there is a growing black market for Cosmic Crisp apples in Washington state. This development is concerning for growers and marketers who have made significant investments in the licensed variety. read more

At the end of April and beginning of May 2025, wholesale prices for most apple varieties in Moldova increased by 10-15%, reaching an average of 12 MDL/kg (approximately €0.61/kg). In retail supermarket chains, prices range between 15 and 18 MDL/kg (around €0.76-€0.91/kg), as reported by consumers. read more

The expected but equally bitter twist has arrived: the Melavì cooperative, a symbol of apple production in Valtellina, has officially announced the cessation of its activities. A decision rooted in a crisis managed with difficulty and exacerbated by years of progressive... read more

The projects related to category management, synergy with producers, and enhancement through dedicated actions are often successful in the fruit and vegetable sector. Products like apples are available in the department for most of the year. Periodically, retailers find solutions to enhance this. read more

Organic fruit is becoming increasingly popular and has long since established itself on the shelves of major retailers, having started out as a niche product. "We now generate a significant proportion of our annual sales with organic products – and this share is growing steadily. Apples are by read more

"The current apple season has been a good one," says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, as the end of the season approaches. "It's been too good to really complain about anything, but not good enough to be labelled as." read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices. read more

Peru should invest in the cultivation of pineapples because the country has tropical and subtropical areas with optimal conditions: dry soils, good sunlight, and favorable altitudes. read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

As of April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons recorded on April 1, 2024, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Przemysł ananasów w Beninie zrobił krok w kierunku bliższej organizacji poprzez podpisanie umowy między przedstawicielami eksporterów i plantatorów. "To dobra wiadomość dla całego sektora i nadchodzi w czasie, gdy musimy zjednoczyć nasze wysiłki, aby osiągnąć większe uznanie dla". read more

In 1997, Gideoni Huber and her husband established apple orchards on what used to be a sheep and soya farm located between Ermelo and Piet Retief, on the watershed that divides the waters flowing into the Indian Ocean from those flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Being situated at about 2,000 meters above sea level provides... read more

The Municipality of Resen in Macedonia has received around 2,400 requests for compensation due to damage to agricultural plantations, especially impacting apple crops. This has had a significant effect, considering that apples make up 60% of Macedonia's total fruit crop. The damage was caused by a spring frost in April. read more

Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere was very positive back at the start of the New Zealand apple harvest. He was right to be optimistic, "We have had a really nice crop and most varieties came in at budgeted volumes," said Simon. "We had a couple of wet periods during the read more

With a population of 23 million residents, strong trade relations between Taiwan and New Zealand, and Taiwanese consumers purchasing approximately 2.8 million tons of fruit each year, Taiwan has become an important growth market for the premium apple brand ENVY™ by T&G. read more