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The HEPRO GmbH is delighted with the impressive response to the presentation of their pineapple peeling machine by a well-known influencer. According to the company, the Instagram video in which the influencer showcases the product to her followers has generated tremendous interest worldwide. read more

The new season of Gala apple harvest has started much earlier than last year. The first batches of these fruits have already hit the domestic market. What are the wholesale prices of Gala apples from the 2024 harvest? read more

What has happened in the last few days with industrial apple purchase prices has caused a lot of uproar among farmers. It's not an exaggeration to say that the apple industry is in turmoil. What is the current situation in this sector of the fruit market? read more

The initial batches of Red Moon apples grown in Australia have been released to the market by Barolli Orchards, who introduced this red-fleshed variety in July. read more

With the European apple harvest falling short, Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for its apples, leading to anticipated price hikes. According to FruitVeB, Hungary's apple yield is projected at 330,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous year's 472,000 tons. read more

Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd, mentions that Indian consumers currently have a restricted selection of apples to choose from. He notes that the Indian apple market is thriving due to the delayed local crop and limited availability of imports. read more

On August 1st, 2024, French apple production was forecasted to decline by 3% compared to 2023, amounting to 1.55 million tonnes. According to Agreste's economic outlook, this decrease will impact nearly all regions except Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) and, to a lesser extent, read more

Golden Harvest Farm and other orchards in the Hudson Valley have overcome last year's challenges and are now looking forward to a promising apple season. Doug Grout, a local grower, remains cautiously optimistic about the current crop, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of agriculture. The season, which has started well, is bringing hope to farmers in the region. read more

"Overall, the production of Portuguese apples should be similar to, or even slightly higher than it was last year," says Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers. "Considering the limited cold hours and temperature fluctuations we experienced during blossoming, we are pleased." read more

Following the recent publication of the WAPA figures for this year's top fruit harvest, regional harvest estimates are also being gradually revealed. Many apple-growing regions are showing signs of minor to significant decreases in the harvest. However, in some cases, there is an increase. read more

With last week's harvest estimate on Prognosfruit, it is safe to say that the new European top fruit season is now back in full swing. In Belgium, lower volumes are expected in both pears and apples, which brings additional responsibilities to market this fruit well for growers. read more

Apple harvest has begun in Pennsylvania. "We started a few weeks ago," says Valerie Ramsburg from the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that the crop size this year could be comparable to last year's, although it's still early in the season. "The end of July to the beginning of August read more

This will result in the lowest apple harvest since 2017 (596,700 tons) expected for 2024. The also low apple harvest of the previous year is expected to be significantly undercut in 2024 - according to initial estimates by around 207,600 tons (-22.1%). read more

The yield of 18 tonnes of apples per hectare is the lowest since 2017, when frost in April destroyed large parts of the harvest. In April 2024, there were also frosts in North Rhine-Westphalia. Additionally, consistent high rainfall this year has led to fungal infestations and other issues. read more

We received the forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop on Tuesday of this week, estimating that the state will harvest 124 million boxes of apples in the upcoming season. This number aligns more closely with the five-year average compared to the production volumes of the past two years. read more

Producers of the Poma de Girona Protected Geographical Indication anticipate harvesting 96,290 tons of apples this year, a higher volume compared to the 88,570 tons harvested last season. If the forecasts are accurate, this year's production will be the second highest on record, only surpassed by the 101,750 tons harvested previously. read more

W zeszłym roku Białoruś zgłosiła zbiorową zbioru jabłek wynoszącą około 210 000 ton, co oznacza wzrost o prawie 40 000 ton z roku 2021. Wiodącym regionem w tej branży był obwód brzeski. Zebrane jabłka zostały rozdystrybuowane między detaliczny rynek, przechowywane na zimę i wyeksportowane. To osiągnięcie było. read more

At the Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair's specialized nitrogen generation technology is being utilized in controlled atmosphere cold rooms to preserve apples and pears after harvest. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has announced its projection for the 2024 fresh apple season in Washington State, forecasting a harvest of 124 million standard (40lb) boxes of apples. read more