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In recent fruit markets, the prices of South African Gala apples have surged significantly due to supply shortages. Xinjiang plums have also experienced price hikes as arrivals decrease. Meanwhile, seasonal fruits for the Mid-Autumn Festival have started to become available. On the left: Xinjiang plums; On the right: Soft-seeded… read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

The summer fruit season in the province of Cuneo is coming to an end - as reported by targatocn.it. The harvest of late peaches is coming to a close and the Gala apple campaign is starting. Soon it will be the turn of plums, other apple varieties, and the few remaining kiwis. read more

The Italian apple company Vog says that the beginning of the new season is showing great promise, with sales of premium brands such as Kanzi, Envy, Giga, and Cosmic Crisp on the rise. Consumer awareness of its portfolio brand Marlene has also reached an all-time high. read more

While other regions were affected by late frosts in 2024, the Lake Constance region was able to achieve an above-average harvest and accounted for approximately 45% of the German apple production. Fruit growers from Lake Constance are expecting around 227,000 tons of apples in 2025, slightly less than the previous year. read more

The wait is almost over: the harvesting of the first Sambó apples began a few days ago and from September 1st, the apples will be available on the shelves again. Consumers will find a sweet, crunchy, and juicy fruit, and of a bright color. read more

Weak demand for apples and a rising supply of autumn varieties are leading Ukrainian growers to lower their wholesale prices, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Currently, high-quality apples are being sold at 30–40 UAH/kg (US$0.72–0.97/kg), which is on average 12% cheaper than at the end of the season. read more

The imported apple season in China is coming to a close. With supply decreasing, prices have recently gone up compared to earlier in the season. "This year's market performance for imported apples has slightly declined compared to previous years, experiencing a short-term downturn, but overall" read more

The apple harvest, which started in the Trentino valleys of Non and Sole these days, will go down in history. Thanks to a "technological gem" that is set to shape the future of Italian fruit growing and beyond. Now, freshly harvested apples can be transported by cable car: has read more

With a high quality of fruits and positive outlook from the markets, the new harvest of over 4,000 apple growers from the VOG Consortium has started in recent weeks. read more

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It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Temperature control is essential in cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and prolong shelf life. Any fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and market value of the fruits. read more

Established for four generations in the east of Lot-et-Garonne, near Agen, Domaine de Ferrussac has built a reputation in arboriculture, producing apples (25 ha), prunes (12 ha), kiwifruit (6 ha), and, more recently, blueberries (5 ha). Today, Côme Lapierre, who joined his father and uncle in read more

According to the forecasts presented at Prognosfruit, the total Italian apple harvest is expected to be 2.2 million tons, which represents a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Approximately half of this harvest is from South Tyrol, with around 500,000 tons from Trentino. More detailed information on the... read more

The organic apple season of VIP Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta concludes with a positive outcome. The last batches of the harvest were shipped in mid-August from the packaging center in Castelbello. read more

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The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

Od 2016 roku firma Sady Dnipra (UApple) rozwija sady w pobliżu Dniepru w centralnej Ukrainie, skupiając się na uprawie jabłek i gruszek zarówno na rynek lokalny, jak i eksportowy. Obecnie firma zarządza około 180 hektarami, w tym 150 ha jabłek i 30 ha gruszek (głównie odmiana Novemberskaya). Wśród... read more