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producing and exporting pears and apples. Brazil is now the main market for Argentine pears, as well as our primary market for all varieties. Brazil's consistent demand and close proximity have solidified its role as a crucial trading partner." read more

The technical deepening meeting for the Trentino fruit sector promoted by the Edmund Mach Foundation, in collaboration with the Melinda, La Trentina, and APOT Consortia, is back on schedule. read more

Amit Gupta of Indian fruit trader Sheemit Agro Fresh says that every year several containers of apples and citrus are shipped to the Indian market. When it comes to apples, one variety that stands out is the South African apples, which Sheemit Agro Fresh imports in several containers during the season. read more

Only a limited amount of pineapples is currently available. Production is suffering due to the warm and humid weather, especially in Costa Rica. The market situation for mangoes is similar. In Peru, the season is currently coming to an end (week 8). The harvest was affected by a lack of water. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

Afrucat, Business Association of Fruit from Catalonia, presented today the latest observations from the Infolineal

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Since February, the European website of the Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. It is a virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. A disruptive website for the apple category. read more

The European apple market requires high-quality fruits in excellent condition, with increasingly challenging demands for certification and residue levels. "For years, apple hectares in Chile have been decreasing. However, this trend could potentially reverse in the coming years, primarily due to the read more

The use of spectroscopy in agriculture is increasing, as reported in studies published in Postharvest Biology and Technology and the Journal of Food Quality. Monitoring the quality of fruits throughout the production, harvesting, and marketing process is expected to help sustain modern food production. read more

Since February, the European website of Cosmic Crisp apple has been completely renewed. A virtual space that opens up new horizons of interactivity and engagement, aiming to become a brand community. This disruptive website is changing the game in the apple category. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

Apple prices w Polsce, we Włoszech, we Francji i w Niemczech wykazywały znaczące wahania w ostatnich miesiącach, odzwierciedlając regionalne warunki podaży i popytu. W Polsce ceny jabłek na stacjach pakowania w listopadzie 2024 roku wynosiły 69 €/100 kg, spadając nieznacznie do 65 €/100 kg w read more

A trend in Chinese hospitals involves doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even read more

Adequate storage facilities have been instrumental in enabling Moldovan apples to be exported throughout the year, increasing overall demand as the season progresses, according to Ruslan Jubîrcă from the Moldovan apple exporter FructLine Group. "High-quality apples consistently meet strong demand. Our 18 dynamic controlled. read more

Domestic varieties remained the main source of apple supply. Most commonly sold loose, but also in crates, varieties like Elstar, Boskoop, Tenroy, and Braeburn were consistently in demand. According to the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the overall availability of domestic apple loads had slightly decreased. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture pineapple supplier in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has acquired Agricola El Camino, a major supplier of pineapples based in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture for pineapple supply in Costa Rica. read more