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Exports of apples from Moldova decreased in April 2026, which is unusual for that time of year. The export volume was 10.2 thousand tons, a decrease from 10.8 thousand tons in March. March shipments were also lower than the five-year average for that month. The Association Moldova Fruct, referring to customs data, reported these findings. read more

W lutym Polska wyeksportowała 17 700 ton koncentratu jabłkowego niealkoholowego o zawartości cukru powyżej 67 Brix, co stanowi wzrost o 200 ton czyli 1% w porównaniu z styczniem, według wstępnych danych handlowych zagranicznych Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego. Kategorie produktów to CN 20097919 i 20097911. W porównaniu z lutym ubiegłego roku. read more

The Polish weather has not been favorable for Polish fruit growers, as the winter has already caused damage to the apple buds, according to Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia. "During the winter, temperatures dropped as low as -20°C, causing significant damage to the apple buds." read more

Movement of apples from Pennsylvania remains steady, but prices are increasing for certain varieties. "The price of Honeycrisp apples has been steadily rising. I believe we have more Honeycrisp apples compared to this time last year, but the price has been increasing even before that." read more

Kazakhstan has imported over 7,000 apple rootstocks from the Netherlands as part of efforts to develop a system of virus-free planting material, which the Ministry of Agriculture states is crucial for enhancing yields and fruit quality. The imported rootstocks include the popular M9 variety. read more

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Marketing local pome fruit remains challenging. "Similar to other growing regions, we had a bountiful apple harvest here on Lake Constance, with consistently high quality. At the same time, we continue to sense a certain reluctance to buy on the part of consumers, which has so far led to read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the impact of the current conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has added £31.30 per ton to the cost of. read more

T&G Global Limited ("T&G" or the "Company") has announced that it is in talks to sell its New Zealand fresh produce business to the Turner family and its Fijian and Pacific businesses to Bidfood. Any potential deal is still contingent on finalizing the sale and purchase agreements and meeting specific conditions. read more

Chilean apple exports increased by 46 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, totaling over 60,000 tonnes. Data from the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) indicate that shipments rose by 27 percent compared to the average of the last five quarters from 2021 to 2025. read more

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W marcu polskie eksport jabłek na rynki poza Unią Europejską utrzymał się na wysokim poziomie. Według danych Związku Sadowników Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, opartych na certyfikatach fitosanitarnych polskiej firmy owocowej, wyeksportowano 45 563 tony jabłek. read more

A 250-hectare apple orchard is being developed in Mid-Canterbury by the New Zealand Super Fund, with an investment of US$72 million. The site near Pendarves, managed by FarmRight, was previously a dairy operation with 1,200 cows and is being divided into an orchard and 165 hectares for a 600-cow dairy operation. read more

Chef robots can automate the assembly of trays for packing produce. This involves placing individual items like whole fruits such as oranges, apples, and pears into clamshell packages and snack boxes, as well as measuring scoopable ingredients like corn and peas into trays before packaging. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK have shown mixed movement this week. Strawberries saw a sharp increase, while asparagus declined. Apple prices remained relatively stable for most varieties. In the case of Bramley's seedling apples, the average price was £1.21 per kg, down from £1.29, representing a decrease of £0.08. read more