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One week after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Italian honey supply chain continues to ensure the regularity of shipments to markets in the area. Despite concerns related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, logistical flows remain steady. read more

China remains the world's largest producer and consumer of apples, according to a recent report on the country's apple industry development covering the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025. China's annual apple output exceeds 51 million tons, while annual consumption surpasses 47 million tons. read more

Australia's apple industry is currently implementing the "No Snackgrets" campaign, which is funded through a levy. The goal of this campaign is to boost apple consumption and grow the fruit's market share as a snack. Launched in August 2024, the initiative aims to increase household penetration, especially among light buyers. It was developed with the aim of read more

In the South Tyrolean agri-food industry, grape pomace, apple peels, and seeds are no longer considered just waste. Within the framework of Zero Residue, a project aimed at rewriting the destiny of agricultural and agro-industrial by-products, a new concept is emerging. read more

The market for exporting Costa Rican pineapples remains dynamic despite logistical, climatic, and commercial challenges. In this environment, NutriFruit, a company under the Algo Ecosystem umbrella, stands out for its recent initiatives to combine logistics and direct marketing. "ALGO is a logistics ecosystem; we read more

In February 2026, Moldova exported slightly more than 11,000 tons of apples, which was around 500 tons more than the previous month but approximately 2,000 tons less than in February of the previous year. The Association Moldova Fruct stated that the customs service data indicates a market affected by several uncertainty factors and mixed performance. read more

The official presentation at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid marked the beginning of the first marketing season for the new apple concept, Pompur. Just a few months later, the apple innovation, a joint project between ZIN (Züchtungsinitiative Niederelbe), Elbe-Obst, and MAL (Marktgemeinschaft Altes), was launched. read more

W porównaniu z poprzednimi dwoma latami ceny jabłek na Ukrainie znacząco wzrosły. Chociaż ta zmiana zaskoczyła wielu ukraińskich konsumentów, to producenci jabłek nie byli zaskoczeni - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na SEEDS. read more

Citing SEEDS, EastFruit reports that apple prices in Ukraine have increased compared to the previous two years. Although this has come as a surprise to some consumers, growers anticipated this development due to market conditions and export challenges. Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian ... read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of the Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that the overall import of apples to India was going relatively well. According to him, "The market for importing apples has certainly gained momentum since January. We are seeing a healthier appetite for volume, and the overall sentiment." read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

With the beginning of the new semester, it's important to get the right motivation to start off on the right foot. read more

Obecna sytuacja geopolityczna wpływająca na trasy morskie na Bliskim Wschodzie stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla eksportu włoskich owoców i warzyw, zwłaszcza dla sektora jabłek. Obecna sytuacja jest opisywana jako gorsza niż poprzednie zakłócenia związane z konfliktem w Gazie, ze względu na read more

In mid-March, Lerouge Natuurlijk will participate in the Tavola fair in Kortrijk for the second time. The apple pressing company from Zevegem, Flanders, will showcase its new apple ciders among other products. "The sparkling juice is a great way to attract young people to healthy beverages," says. read more

The Achievements 2025 report by Teagasc highlights that the horticulture industry in Ireland experienced a mostly successful growing season in 2025, with the exception of challenges related to labor costs and availability. Favorable growing conditions contributed to a successful fruit set, especially for apples. read more

Taiwanese pineapples may soon be able to enter the US market, as the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed to permit imports. read more