Apple

The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

Fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has developed two new clones of Gala apples that it claims are exceptional in the early apple market. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office, due to the cool and wet weather this year, an estimated 734,000 tons of apples are expected to be harvested - 15.7% less than last year, but still more than enough to fill the shelves of supermarkets and storage. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

What is the current situation with the supply and prices of Gala apples on the Polish wholesale market? Can we already see an increase in supply and how prices are reacting to this fact? read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

Southern Russia may begin to see apples with irregular shapes, discoloration, and skin imperfections being sold as "economy" fruits due to a shortage of high-quality apples. Typically, these apples are used for making juices and purees, but this year they may be sold directly to consumers. read more

Agriculture has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from basic tools to advanced systems that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and quality. Leading this transformation is Dutoit, a prominent farming, packaging, and marketing company. They are currently celebrating 130 years of excellence. read more

On July 18th and 19th, the management team and part of the board of Global GAP visited apple and pear orchards in the southwest of France. The purpose of this visit was to raise awareness of the issues brought up by the new Global GAP specifications released at the beginning of the year, Xavier explains. read more

In Pulwama, there is a significant change happening as farmers are shifting from growing almonds to cultivating apples due to the higher profitability of the latter. This transition is affecting the agricultural diversity of the region and impacting those who depend on almond farming. The Horticulture Department is providing support for apple cultivation. read more

The campaigns for Lebanese avocados and custard apples are about to start in Lebanon, despite concerns and tension regarding the geopolitical and security situation in the southern part of the country. According to Shadi Kaadan, the CEO of Kaadan Center, production areas and logistics are currently not affected. read more

An agriculturist, Ambassador Oluwasegun Alab, has revealed that Nigeria is losing N50 million daily from importing pineapples, despite being the eighth largest producer globally with an annual output of around 1,607,200 metric tons. During a press briefing at the National Assembly, Alabi... read more

The horticulture season in Kashmir has begun, with a high demand for pears and early apple varieties being observed. The sector plays a crucial role in the local economy, impacting the livelihoods of the residents and the overall economic well-being of Kashmir. This year, favorable weather conditions... read more

"After a very successful season in 2023/24, we are expecting an excellent harvest, both in terms of quality and quantity. With an above-average crop yield at Lake Constance, large calibers, and very good internal as well as external quality of the fruits." read more

T-REX®/CIVT15* stands out compared to other Gala clones due to its early coloring. The production displays excellent uniformity in both ripeness and size, with larger fruits and a characteristic conical shape. The stability of the variety is also noteworthy. read more

The domestic apple is one of the stars among regional foods: it is the oldest and healthiest fast food in the world, grows in a climatically advantageous growing area, and is the most important domestic fruit variety in Austrian food retail. "Our fruit farmers. read more

This week in the fruit market, New Zealand apples and South African oranges continue to arrive in limited quantities, driving up prices. According to traders, the price of New Zealand apples has risen by more than 10% compared to two weeks ago, making them relatively expensive. South African oranges are also in short supply. read more

Najnowszy przegląd działalności rolniczej Rabobank North America pokazuje, że ceny wywozowe truskawek wynosiły około 10 USD za skrzynkę dla owoców nieorganicznych, spadając o około 40% R/R dla produktów z Kalifornii, do połowy sierpnia. Wysyłki w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni wzrosły o 10% R/R. Dostępność truskawek w read more

Apple growers in the top-producing states are facing challenges due to the effects of recent heatwaves. The record-breaking 100-degree days in Washington this summer, along with temperatures in the upper 90s in New York and Michigan, have caused apples to ripen prematurely and may result in a decreased marketable yield. read more