Apple

The planting season for deciduous fruit trees has ended in Greece. "Kiwifruit, apricots, and persimmons were the top three products of this year's planting season. Cherries, peaches, and nectarines had good sales, while there was very low demand for apples, as growers once again faced poor conditions." read more

Zgodnie z informacjami handlowymi z EastFruit, Iran wprowadził 60-dniowy zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy i daktyli ze względu na rosnące ceny żywności i niezadowolenie społeczne przed Ramadanem. Źródła wskazują, że zakaz rozpoczął się 24 lutego 2025 roku, chociaż wysyłki trwały do niedawna. Oczekuje się, że zawieszenie będzie… read more

Pierwsze komercyjne jabłka Dark Baron Gala zostały zebrane 18 stycznia w sadzie Barolli w Shepparton w północnej Wiktorii. "Plony są wysokiej jakości, osiągamy wydajność powyżej 90%. Jabłka mają odpowiedni rozmiar i są bardzo jędrne. W Shepparton może być bardzo gorąco, mamy temperatury dochodzące do read more

The Irish roadside hospitality brand Applegreen will open 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with the retailer. read more

A fresh new player has arrived in Australia's apple market, and it's bringing attitude, flavor, and crunch like never before. Sassy, the exciting new apple variety known for its vibrant red skin, crisp texture, and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, is set to make a bold statement. read more

An apple parading alongside models during Milan Fashion Week, and furthermore inside a flower market. It's not a dream, but a reality made possible by VOG and VIP with the envy™ apple, the protagonist yesterday of designer Marco Rambaldi's fashion show. A prominent name in the fashion world. read more

On February 25, the Government of Moldova announced that India has fully opened its market for Moldovan apples. According to the official statement, on January 21, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture completed all necessary procedures and included Moldova in the list of countries permitted to export apples to India. read more

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of weather challenges, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns. Jalaram Fruit, a Costa Rican company with 15 years of experience in pineapple production and export, is a major supplier. read more

The sales in the Fresh segment increased by 9.4% or 70.4 million US dollars in the fourth quarter, primarily due to higher global volume of bananas sold, higher global prices for pineapples, and higher prices and volume for plantains in North America. read more

As the season for grapes and stone fruits comes to an end, attention is now shifting towards apples, pears, and citrus fruits, as the most extensive program for conventional refrigerated transport from South Africa to Europe in years is set to depart from Cape Town Harbor. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple export company in New Zealand, has announced a net profit after tax of NZ$30.7 million (€16.7 million) for 2024 – nearly six times higher than the previous year. This significant increase in profit is attributed to the company's focus on increasing sales of premium apples in Asia and the Middle East. read more

This year as well, the Valentine's period has seen Pink Lady® at the center of numerous B2B and B2C initiatives, designed to strengthen the connection between this apple and the celebration of love. read more

Intense, fresh, sweet. And, above all, truly "special", like the apples they are made with. These are the "Special Edition" mousses from Melinda, which will be available on the shelves starting from March. A new and obviously unique product made in various versions, all. read more

This week, Milan Fashion Week not only showcases the latest fashion trends but also becomes the setting for an innovative marketing campaign starring the Dolce Vita apple, one of the strategic varieties of Melinda. The initiative, announced during... read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

Ontario, Canada is welcoming new developments and expansion in its fruit tree nursery industry. "The province has seen replanting programs for peach trees and apples as well as grapevines and that's helped," says Megan Haynes, vice president of Upper Canada Growers, a family-owned and operated. read more

France, which is famous for growing more than 100 apple varieties, has managed to maintain relatively stable production levels despite the challenges brought by climate change. The country's distinctive climate and fertile soil have traditionally nurtured a wide variety of apples. However, changing global weather patterns may pose a threat to this tradition. read more

Agriculture does not allow for long breaks or sick leave for farmers, but these days in Casez, in Trentino, at the heart of the Apple District of Val di Non, solidarity prevails by coming up with "solidarity pruning" to save the plants of a sick apple grower. A group of read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more