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According to this, the apple harvest has been particularly affected. In Bohemia, 90% of the apple production has been destroyed. Traditionally, the spring frost mainly affects more delicate fruit varieties such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year there was a slight decrease in.

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WAPA has published the latest dataset on apple stocks in the member countries for this season. Here is the analysis of the information on the quantities of apples accumulated in the EU, particularly in Poland, in relation to previous seasons. What are the volumes? read more

There, among other things, apple flakes and cubes are produced, which are an important component of food products such as muesli blends or muesli bars. This is reported by the Dutch agricultural news service 'Agroberichten Buitenland' referring to a report from. read more

Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per. read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

In the UK, Aldi is conducting a trial aimed at reducing food waste by selling crownless pineapples. This initiative is designed to eliminate the common practice of discarding pineapple crowns by removing them during the production process. The removed parts are not wasted; instead, the crowns are... read more

By the end of June, there were still around 79 billion organic apples in storage. This means that 1.5% of the quantity stored by the end of October 2023 remains in the warehouses. One year ago, the inventory at the end of June was 606 tons, and two years ago it was around 213 tons. The remaining quantity this year is composed of read more

June brought a decrease in interest in apples, which is understandable and in line with the seasonality on the Polish fruit market. However, Red Jonaprince apples have consistently enjoyed higher demand than other Polish apples. What are the current wholesale prices for Prince apples? read more

Renier Grobbelaar, procurement director at Freshgold, says: "Trading in Africa has been challenging this year, as we did not start off with prices as we had hoped. In Europe, early BCs, Packhams, and Pink Ladies have been disappointing. The East has been supportive, but South Africa..." read more

The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota has produced its twenty-ninth apple: MN33, labeled as Kudos. This apple, made in the USA, can be considered the "sister" of SweeTango, as it is a cross of two apples already grown in Minnesota. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that the final stage of the Polish apple season is approaching. He mentions that currently, the season is winding down with varieties like Idared, Red Jonaprince, and Golden Delicious remaining. Krawczyk predicts that within the next two to three weeks, they will reach the end of the season. read more

Envy™ apples' Washington harvest is almost completely sold out, and in the upcoming weeks, the supply will shift to new season fresh imports, mainly from New Zealand. This change follows a successful holiday season in the U.S. with consistently strong sales continuing through spring. read more

Consumers, according to a statement from Aldi UK, often discard the crown of the fruit. The discount chain aims to contribute to reducing food waste with this initiative. Therefore, the removed crowns should either be used for next year's harvest. read more

The 2024/2025 apple season in Poland has just begun. The first batches of early varieties of these fruits have hit the market: Early Geneva and the traditional Papierówka. What are the wholesale prices of these apples? read more

The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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Genetic resistance to apple scab remains relatively rare in commercial apple varieties and is an increasingly sought-after trait to limit the need for phytosanitary treatments. Most varieties that have this resistance carry the Vf gene. read more

Aldi is testing the sale of crownless pineapples in its latest effort to reduce food waste. read more

In a global context, where technological innovation and agricultural sustainability have become top priorities, Interpoma Congress confirms its position as a must-attend event for the apple industry: world-renowned experts will gather in Bolzano from November 21 to 22, 2024. read more

"Last month, Worldwide Fruit Ltd recorded its highest-ever sales of Jazz™ apples, with a 33.6% increase in sales and a 25.8% increase in volume. We saw growth in all key metrics, including penetration, frequency, and weight of purchase," said Hannah McIlfatrick, expressing her delight at the success of the Jazz apples. read more