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The U.S. Apple Association conducted its 2023/2024 wrap-up this week, providing insights into crop estimates, exports, and other relevant topics. The session was hosted by Christopher Gerlach, the U.S. Apple Association's director of industry analytics. Here are some key highlights from the event: Production update from the USDA's crop. read more

"May 2024 has been particularly busy with government announcements that are highly relevant to British apple and pear growers. In this article, we will summarize the two main government announcements regarding seasonal workers and fresh produce farming in general, as well as BAPL's response to them. These comments ..." read more

The turnover in fresh fruit increased by 3.2% or 25.3 million US dollars, primarily due to a higher global volume of sales for bananas and pineapples, as well as an increase in global prices for pineapples, partially offset by lower global prices for bananas. read more

The apple orchard of the future will be the protagonist of the Interpoma Award 2024, the prize organized by Fiera Bolzano in collaboration with the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences. read more

The Macfrut trade fair, where Assomela, the Association of Italian Apple Producers, presented itself with a collective stand featuring the three largest member OPs from Trentino-Alto Adige: VOG - Home of Apples, VIP (Val Venosta), and Melinda, was an opportunity to meet all the members and engage in networking. read more

Bostock Group Ltd, a New Zealand family-owned horticultural enterprise with a 40-year legacy, has agreed to transfer 240 hectares of orchards to Scales Corporation. This deal involves both the sale of land and the transfer of leases, representing a strategic move to unlock value while. read more

Jazz Apple has started its summer sampling tour in order to increase brand recognition at food festivals. read more

Melinda's efforts in logistic innovation continue unabated. This time, the focus is on developing transport systems capable of ensuring product shelf life even during extended sea transit times resulting from issues at the Suez Canal. Francesco Pizzolli, the sales manager at Melinda, and Gabriele are spearheading this initiative. read more

The woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a formidable parasite of apple trees present all over the world; in recent years, it has been proving to be increasingly dangerous even in Italian apple orchards. Thanks to Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Foundation, we are discovering more. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce and Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, a leading producer of biotechnological solutions, have announced a partnership to explore ways to maximize the utilization of Fresh Del Monte's pineapple residues through the use of biofertilizers. read more

Montague has released the newest season of Envy apples in supermarkets and greengrocers throughout Australia. read more

Polish apple growers have had to contend with spring frosts during the nights, according to Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. He stated, "The weather in Poland has been warm during the day over the last week, but it's the frosty nights that have caused some damage to certain areas with apple orchards." read more

Melinda's innovative initiatives in logistics show no signs of stopping. After the underground cells, the elevator, and the cableway for transferring apples to warehouses without the use of vehicles, the focus is now on transportation systems that can reduce the impact. read more

The producers of mountain apples in the Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees of Lleida are facing the worst harvest in their history, caused by 10 days of intense frosts after an unusual early flowering. Josep Pintó, president of the Biolord cooperative, expressed his concern about this unprecedented situation. read more

The supersweet envy™ apple stands out on the table for the sensory experience it offers, while in communication it shines for its originality and dynamism. This apple is marketed by the Vip and Vog consortia and is gradually gaining a loyal following. read more

In "Palm Royale," the hit series on Apple TV, flowers play a significant role in enhancing the storyline of high-class social climbing. Set in Palm Beach in 1969, the show follows Maxine Delacourte, a determined wife portrayed hilariously by Kristen Wiig, as she aims to move up the social hierarchy. Naturally, there are established socialites and challenges she must navigate. read more

In "Palm Royale," the popular series on Apple TV, flowers play a significant role in enhancing the storyline of high society social climbing. Set in Palm Beach in 1969, the show follows Maxine Delacourte, a determined wife portrayed humorously by Kristen Wiig, as she strives to move up the social hierarchy. read more

The New Zealand apple harvest started slowly, but began to accelerate in March and has been in full swing since then. Volumes appear to be slightly lower than estimated for most varieties due to smaller sizes. "The weather has been exceptional throughout the entire harvest period. read more

Varietal innovation and communication, the ability to attract new consumers, and year-round marketing, with peaks even in summer: there are many changes in the apple category, and VOG - Home of apples is among the main protagonists of these new developments. read more

Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, stated that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the Greek apple season. Demand is low, and there is a possibility that apples stored in cold rooms may remain unsold this season. She mentioned that the situation of the Greek apple season has remained unchanged over the past few months. read more