Apple

Eighty years represent a significant milestone, especially in a dynamic sector like the fruit and vegetable industry. Walter Pardatscher, General Manager of VOG - Home of Apples (pictured above), tells us about the significance of this anniversary and the future prospects of the Consortium. read more

Ceny jabłek we wszystkich krajach, takich jak Niemcy, Francja, Włochy i Polska, nadal odzwierciedlają zróżnicowaną dynamikę rynku w sezonie 2024/2025. We Francji ceny jabłek stopniowo spadały od początku sezonu 2024/2025, ale wykazywały pewną stabilizację w miesiącach zimowych. Ceny w grudniu były... read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has acquired Cortijo Cuevas, a fresh-cut fruit specialist based in Granada. This acquisition represents a new milestone in Bollo's expansion strategy, as it aims to enter the ready-to-eat sliced and packaged fruit market. Additionally, the acquisition introduces a new fruit, pineapple, to Bollo's product portfolio. read more

In cooperation with Chilean fruit exporter Nicofrut, Silvia Piezzi of Cesil has been exporting Chilean apples to the European market for years. The available varieties include Royal Gala, Gala, Granny, Fuji, and Cripps Pink. "Overall, we anticipate a decrease in fruit yield this year. The sizes are slightly read more

The season began a bit earlier this year due to favorable warm and sunny summer conditions, which have improved the sweetness, size, and color of the crop. Royal Gala and Smitten were among the first varieties to be harvested, followed by Golden Delicious, Modi, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Jazz, and Envy. read more

Movement in Ontario's apple supply is going well. Ken Lyons from Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "Ontario's supply is decreasing rapidly. Last year, most suppliers had apples in stock during the summer, but this year, most will run out before summer." Despite this, he mentioned that the demand is high. read more

Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Moldova exported approximately 130,000 tons of apples in the 2024-2025 season, slightly read more

Ambrosia™, the influencer apple cultivated exclusively in Piedmont by the Rivoira Group and in Val Venosta by the VIP Consortium, celebrates a successful season with a record harvest and distinctive quality. Engaging in daily dialogue with users of its community, it is a standout. read more

British Apple and Pears Limited (BAPL) states that a government policy aimed at raising employment costs will negatively impact consumers and harm the domestic fruit production industry. read more

A virtual journey into the heart of the Dolomites to discover the hypogeal cells, natural rock storage facilities where apples are preserved in ideal conditions with a reduced energy consumption (-30% compared to traditional surface solutions). Once again, these are offered by the read more

Food inflation is on the rise, as observed by British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK's fruit grower association. This increase is attributed to government policies that are raising employment costs. Starting on April 6, 2025, British apple and pear growers will experience increases in employers' National Insurance and the National Minimum Wage. read more

The Portuguese apple export season has come to an end, with United Growers shifting their focus to supplying the Middle East for the remaining part of the season, according to Joao Juma, the export manager for the Portuguese apple exporter. "Our predictions of high prices have proven to be accurate since the beginning of the season. read more

Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only apple varieties being exported to African markets, with red apples primarily being sold locally in South Africa. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide may be used beyond the existing authorization to combat Green Shield Bugs and Red-legged Shield Bugs on apple, pear, sweet cherry, and sour cherry trees from March 25th to July 22nd, 2025. read more

Shane Kingston, Chief Operating Officer Apples at T&G, highlighted the excellent quality of the harvest, which is attributed to favorable conditions and the hard work of the producers. read more

The harvest of T&G Global's Jazz branded apples has started, signaling the start of a promising season for the marketer's premium global apple brands and commercial varieties. read more

South Australian orchardists are facing significant crop losses as drought conditions are forcing birds into orchards. Apple, cherry, and fig growers are reporting extensive damage caused by the heightened bird activity. Willa Wauchope, a fig grower from Adelaide Hills, described how his trees have turned into a "smorgasbord." read more