Apple

The apple sector, always looking for innovative solutions to optimize production processes and ensure the highest quality of the final product, can find valuable support in the various solutions offered by Sorma Group. Among them is the revolutionary Aporo filling machine designed. read more

There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more

Italy's Rivoira Group recently organized an open field day for trade partners and wholesale customers at its orchards in Piemonte to celebrate the beginning of the new Sambòa apple season. read more

The topic of Gala apples prices has been a hotly debated issue in the industry lately. The direction in which the prices of this variety are heading in the Polish wholesale market is causing concern among apple growers. What are the current prices of Gala apples? read more

This year, the apple harvest is satisfactory in terms of both quantity and quality, while the pear harvest is increasing, particularly due to summer varieties and new varieties being introduced to the market. These harvest forecasts were presented to the entire sector, including producers, wholesalers, read more

Po okresie niepokoju politycznego w Bangladeszu, przemysł owocowy w Kaszmirze ostrożnie wznowił eksport jabłek do tego kraju, skupiając się na odmianie American Apple. Ten krok następuje po fazie niepewności, która miała negatywny wpływ na handel, wzbudzając obawy wśród producentów owoców. read more

Luiza, the first variety of the 3 Sambòa sisters, was ripe on the tree and ready to be picked: Each of the attendees had the opportunity to pick their own basket of fruit. Marco Rivoira announced that the start of the commercial campaign was... read more

Since the first weeks of August, more than 4,000 apple farmers of the Consorzio VOG have been working on the new harvest. The outlook for the new campaign is promising.

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The selection of gift boxes at the fruit market is expanding, with designs tailored for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival next month. Among these, gift boxes containing apples and oranges are the most sought-after. Seasonal fruits such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Xinjiang plums are also available. read more

Not only pharmaceutical and nutraceutical. The fashion world also relies on the valorization of plant-based by-products to make their production more sustainable. New synergies are emerging between supply chains thanks to the Green Deal. Giuliana Borzillo, 36 years old, founded in 2019 with the. read more

The Reine des Reinettes Gourmande can still be enjoyed today thanks to a handful of passionate French apple growers who have decided to join forces in order to safeguard this ancestral variety. Producing Reine des Reinettes apples is no easy task, as they have to be grown in technical orchards. read more

On Thursday, August 29, at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta, at Via Falicetto, 24, 12030 Manta (CN), a meeting was held on late peaches, early apples, multi-axis training forms (Guyot), and Glomerella. read more

"In Alto Adige, we are finishing the harvest of Gala apples which began on the 13th of August - just a couple of days later than last year - and for now we can consider ourselves satisfied because the quality of the fruits is excellent, starting from the size and coloration." read more

The genetic improvement program is at the core of the activities of the CIV - Italian Consortium of Nurserymen of San Giuseppe di Comacchio. An essential part of this work involves the selection of new clones. In the early apple sector, CIV has selected two new Gala clones that read more

The most significant event in the territory, the founding celebration of local identity. But also an opportunity for meeting, growth, and cultural exchange in the spirit of work and cooperation. All of this, and more, is found in the apple picking season, officially kicking off in. read more

The harvesting season and marketing campaign for apples on the Polish market are gaining momentum. The variety of apple types offered by growers is increasing, leading to a relative rise in supply. Meanwhile, unfavorable news is coming from Kazakhstan – there will be a ban on apple imports until the end of the current year. What are the wholesale prices of apples in Poland now, and will the decision of the Kazakh authorities have a significant impact on them? read more

The July/August 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This edition offers the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Kazakhstan's ban on apple imports is a setback for Poland and Russia, as these countries heavily depend on the transit of this popular fruit through Kazakhstan. In recent years, Kazakhstan has imported an average of about 100 thousand tons of apples annually, making it one of the top 20-25 apple importers. read more