Apple

Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager of Turkish apple exporter The Fresh Apple, states that it is a very challenging season for Turkish apple exporters. Along with lower production, prices have increased, which has eliminated the competitive edge of Turkish apples. read more

Imports of apples from Afghanistan and Iran into India are currently stable, as the period between November and December is the peak season for both sources, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of Al Fatah Impex. "The availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are" read more

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially inaugurated the world's first cable car system dedicated to transporting fruit. read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the beginning of two of New Zealand's most successful apples - Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy respectively. read more

"What we see accomplished, in this wonderful valley that I had the privilege to observe from the cable car, is concrete proof that man and the environment are not enemies as some would want us to believe, but are instead friends and even allies. And the farmers" read more

This spring marks 40 years since the development of two New Zealand apple cultivars, Scifresh and Scilate, now marketed internationally as JAZZ and ENVY. The varieties were created in 1985 by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, which at the time formed part of the Department of. read more

Chociaż niektóre sady miały poważne trudności z następstwami przymrozków w Polsce, na szczęście dostępność jest nadal dobra, mówi Mateusz Wajnert, szef działu sprzedaży polskiego eksportera jabłek Galster: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni z tego, co udało nam się zebrać po zbiorach. W naszych sadach, read more

Uğur Aydın, Deputy General Manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Darya Nature, stated that Turkish apple exporters are facing a difficult season due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the year. "This year's apple production in Turkey is 70 per cent" read more

"On November 1st, 2025, French production of table apples was estimated at 1.59 million tons, which is 2% less than in 2024. Prices, which decreased in October, indicate a less active domestic market compared to 2024," as reported by Agreste. The estimated production in 2025 is slightly lower than that of 2024. read more

The supply of larger-sized blonde oranges is increasing, while the demand for clementines remains at medium levels. The new Italian production of Hayward kiwi is starting. Apples are in full swing with a growing interest in Kissabel. Volumes of black cabbage and fennel are on the rise, with demand also increasing. read more

The Applepairing journey continues, a project by Vip-Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta that brings to light perfect pairings with the food excellences of local traditions. Next stops in Veneto, Piemonte, Toscana, Campania, and Sicilia. read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

In the first two months of the 2025/26 British apple and pear season, Aldi and Lidl have emerged as the largest supporters of domestic fruit, purchasing a higher volume from growers than other retailers. read more

The Bravo marketer WA Farm Direct has partnered with health professionals to highlight the health benefits of the fruit as the 2025 season comes to a close. read more

The agreement, signed today by the University Rector, Professor Alex Weissensteiner, and the President of Assomela, Ennio Magnani, renews and strengthens a longstanding collaboration that has already produced significant results in the field of sustainable agriculture. read more