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Tesco is the largest buyer of apples sold to UK supermarkets by BAPL growers - July 2024.
2024-08-14 00:00
Co miesiąc British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. Tesco był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów w lipcu 2024 roku, w przybliżeniu.
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A study has found that washing fruit does not remove pesticides.
2024-08-14 00:00
Researchers discovered that pesticides on washed apples can penetrate beyond the skin and reach the pulp layer. Instead of simply washing the fruit, they suggest peeling it to completely remove any pesticide residues. Source: rumble.com
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The EU is at the forefront of sustainable apple and kiwi production.
2024-08-14 00:00
Unia Europejska ustanawia nowe standardy w zrównoważonym rolnictwie, zwłaszcza w produkcji jabłek i kiwi, poprzez innowacyjne i przyjazne dla środowiska praktyki rolnicze. Ta inicjatywa podkreśla zaangażowanie UE w promowanie korzyści ekologicznych i edukowanie konsumentów.
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Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science Geneva Apple Rootstock Program is partnering with Brandt's Fruit Trees to test the Story variety on the latest Geneva rootstocks. Apple growers in the 21st century are encountering similar challenges as those before them: the need to lower costs.
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Industrial apples - prices going down?
2024-08-13 09:00
Are industrial apple prices falling? Is this another turmoil in the fruit market sector, similar to the one at the end of July and beginning of August? What are the current prices for industrial apples?
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The apple harvest for this year is estimated to be 450,000 tons. This means that apple producers in the country will harvest about 14% less fruit this season compared to 2023, according to forecasts from the Moldova Fruct Association. Export quantities are expected to remain the same as last year.
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Panamanian MD-2 pineapple: betting on new markets and diversification in times of low demand
2024-08-13 00:00
The Panamanian company Capitán Piña, specializing in pineapple production and export, and led by General Manager Eliezer Domínguez, has faced a challenging year due to a decrease in orders from Europe, especially Spain, its main market. This decline has been attributed to the local fruit season.
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At Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair has introduced nitrogen generation technology in controlled atmosphere coolrooms to preserve apple and pear harvests. The technology, which involves using a nitrogen generator from Oxair, lowers the oxygen levels inside the coolroom, thus helping to maintain the freshness of the fruits.
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Good prospects for Italian summer apples
2024-08-13 00:00
During the peak of the small fruit harvest season, Markus Tscholl, the coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, gives a forecast on the summer apple production. "We anticipate beginning the harvest of apples like the Royal Gala around mid-August. Production is expected to be in line with the usual.
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Polish trader discovers new markets for selling apples after the embargo on trading with Russia.
2024-08-13 00:00
Janusz Kawęczyński, the owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia around ten years ago had a significant effect on their business. Approximately 70% of their products were typically exported to Russia. "We used to export a lot of produce to Russia before the embargo," he said.
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The estimate for Washington's 2024 apple harvest has been released.
2024-08-13 00:00
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop today. The crop is estimated at 124 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples. This forecast represents a return to the recent historic norms after two unusual years.
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Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong."
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Belgium: Low apple and pear harvest expected.
2024-08-12 16:00
The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average.
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Prevar is on a mission to lead the future of fruit innovation from New Zealand to the world.
2024-08-12 00:00
Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia...
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Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia.
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Una stagione che per molti operatori del settore rappresenterà anche una sfida. È questa la previsione uscita da Prognosfruit riguardo l’annata 2024-2025 delle mele. Secondo la Wapa – World Apple and Pear Association il quadro generale vede nei maggiori paesi produttori un raccolto che
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Thuringian fruit farms expect a decrease in yield.
2024-08-09 11:00
On the 810-hectare productive apple cultivation area, the estimated yield is 3.9 tons per hectare, which is 87% lower than the previous year's yield and 86% lower than the long-term average from 2018 to 2023 (-22.8 tons per hectare). The anticipated harvest quantity is...
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Expectations for the EU apple harvest are 1.3 million tons below last year's level.
2024-08-09 09:00
As in previous years, the EU apple harvest in 2024 is being affected by extreme weather conditions. However, this time Germany, Poland, Austria, and Belgium are primarily affected, while the more southern cultivation regions such as Italy, France, or Spain are experiencing an average harvest.
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No cheap apples in new season – production declines in EU, Ukraine, Moldova, and beyond
2024-08-09 00:00
Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation is based on data from the World Apple and Pear Association ( WAPA ) presented at the Prognosfruit
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European apple output faces challenges
2024-08-09 00:00
Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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