Apple

A custard apple grower from Northern New South Wales is entering the final weeks of the season, which has been successful in terms of both volume and quality despite some challenges with fruit splitting. Hogan's Fresh & Sweet began harvesting in mid-April and will wrap up by mid-September, according to co-owner Cindy Hogan. read more

The Government of Kazakhstan, during a session of the Interdepartmental Commission, discussed and decided to impose a ban on the import of apples into the country. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the total apple harvest this year is projected to reach 300,000 tons. In 2024, apple read more

W Kaszmirze zauważalna jest zmiana praktyk rolniczych, wielu rolników decyduje się na zastąpienie drzew migdałowych sadami jabłoniowymi. Ten trend doprowadził do znacznego zmniejszenia upraw migdałów w całym regionie. Obszary takie jak Renzipora, Koil, Chandgam, Payar, Lajoora, Wasoora, read more

In a conversation with the German Fruit Varieties Consortium GmbH (DOSK), we learned that Rockit® is currently conducting a packaging survey to gain insights into the prospects of success for various existing and new innovative packaging solutions or materials. Before the read more

The apple harvest has begun: Domestic farmers all over Germany are now picking crunchy, fresh apples once again. And the harvest outlook, while not great, is still better than in 2017, which was a historically poor year for apples due to the weather. Around 734,000 tonnes of apples are expected to be harvested. read more

W Himachal Pradesh, plantatorzy jabłek mają trudności z powodu spadku cen jabłek, przy czym Chetan Bragta, rzecznik stanowy BJP, wyraża obawy dotyczące sposobu, w jaki rząd stanowy radzi sobie z sytuacją. Bragta skrytykował rząd kierowany przez Partię Kongresową za brak reakcji na potrzeby.

In Himachal Pradesh, apple growers are facing difficulties due to a decrease in apple prices, with Chetan Bragta, the BJP state spokesperson, voicing concerns over the state government's handling of the situation. Bragta has criticized the Congress-led government for not addressing the needs of. read more

Heartland grows apples in Nelson, New Zealand, with the majority cultivated on the stony soil of the Waimea plains. This soil composition provides a favorable mix of water and nutrients for the various apple varieties grown. The recent completion of the Waimea Dam guarantees a reliable water supply for the future. "We cultivate approximately 350 hectares." read more

Matoula Katsika, the export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, reports that the Greek apple season has begun earlier this year. However, the harvest of their main apple variety is still about a month away. "This year's apple harvest started two weeks earlier compared to the read more

A new season of Dutch apples and pears is starting again this week. With favorable weather conditions, a team of over 400 seasonal workers is working hard in Staay Food Group's orchards to harvest the fruits. The harvest is taking place on the 135 hectares of the new Staay site 'Westende' in Fijnaart. read more

The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

Fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has developed two new clones of Gala apples that it claims are exceptional in the early apple market. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office, due to the cool and wet weather this year, an estimated 734,000 tons of apples are expected to be harvested - 15.7% less than last year, but still more than enough to fill the shelves of supermarkets and storage. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

What is the current situation with the supply and prices of Gala apples on the Polish wholesale market? Can we already see an increase in supply and how prices are reacting to this fact? read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

Agriculture has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from basic tools to advanced systems that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. Leading this transformation is Dutoit, a prominent farming, packaging, and marketing company. They are currently celebrating 130 years of excellence. read more

On July 18th and 19th, the management team and part of the board of Global GAP visited apple and pear orchards in the southwest of France. The purpose of this visit was to raise awareness of the issues brought up by the new Global GAP specifications released at the beginning of the year, Xavier explains. read more

In Pulwama, there is a significant change happening as farmers are shifting from growing almonds to cultivating apples due to the higher profitability of the latter. This transition is affecting the agricultural diversity of the region and impacting those who depend on almond farming. The Horticulture Department is providing support for apple cultivation. read more