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This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning. read more

Apple imports to Brazil continue to be significant, with a decreasing share of domestic supply in the market. Simultaneously, exports from the European Union are on the rise, strengthening the position of European producers in one of the EU's key non-EU markets. Brazil is becoming increasingly dependent on imports. read more

Apple exporters in Europe are currently experiencing logistical challenges when supplying the Gulf region. Longer transit times, increasing freight costs, and disruptions in the supply chain are impacting their operations. Market sources indicate that the extended transit times are causing higher overheads and posing a risk to the quality of the products. read more

Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For example, Bramley's seedling apples averaged €1.29/kg, up from €1.21/kg, marking an increase of €0.08 or 7%. read more

T&G Global's premium branded apples portfolio has had a strong start in 2026, with solid sales of Northern Hemisphere fruit in both domestic and export markets. Additionally, an excellent crop of delicious apples from New Zealand is being harvested and exported to important international markets. read more

Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations are conducting a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector, with completion expected this year, reports EastFruit. read more

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The Polish apple season is coming to an end, and there has been a decrease in demand in the final stretch, according to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales at the Polish apple exporter Galster. "The first half of the Polish apple season was very successful for our company. From September to early February, we supplied." read more

The apple harvest is well underway at Wairepo Holdings in Lower Moutere, in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. "The weather has been fantastic so far, but it is turning wet at the end of the week," said Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings. At the start of the harvest, Simon had... read more

Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager of the Turkish apple exporting company The Fresh Apple, claims that the Turkish apple season has been extremely challenging. "For growers who had sufficient production and sold their fruit directly at harvest, it was actually a very profitable year. However, for... read more

Mimo że jabłka wciąż są jednym z najczęściej spożywanych owoców we Francji, najnowsze dane z Worldpanel by Numerator podkreślają zmiany na rynku. W obliczu erozji pewnych wskaźników i konieczności sięgnięcia po nowe rozwiązania, sektor ten staje przed szeregiem wyzwań. W takiej sytuacji, read more

Apple varieties sold under protected marketing licenses are now a "fundamental" strategic priority for the Val Venosta-based company Vip, according to the group's variety manager Kevin Trafoier. read more

A group of French fruit and vegetable growers, including representatives from Blue Whale and Mesfruits, recently traveled to Quito to meet with Ecuadorean importers. The purpose of the meeting was to increase apple exports and explore new markets for other fruits, as reported by El Universo. read more

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Matoula Katsika, export and sales manager for Greek fruit exporter A.C. Kissavos, states that there is still a considerable amount of apples available in stock across European countries. She explains that the apple season has progressed steadily since November on a global scale, with some minor fluctuations and pressure points. read more

More than 10 tons of imported dried fruit were rejected at the border of the Republic of Moldova following inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The batch, consisting of a mixture of apples, apricots, plums, and cherries, totaled 10,500 kilograms. During physical inspections at... read more