Dole's Colada Royale pineapple has been awarded the 2026 Best New Product Award in a survey of US shoppers conducted by BrandSpark International, featured in Newsweek. read more

Brazil is expecting a bigger and healthier apple harvest for 2025/26, with production estimated to be between 1.05 million and 1.15 million tonnes, as reported by the Brazilian Apple Producers Association (ABPM). read more

Brazil is expecting a higher and healthier apple harvest for 2025/26, with production estimated to range between 1.05 million and 1.15 million tonnes, as reported by the Brazilian Apple Producers Association (ABPM). The association stated that favorable climatic conditions have resulted in a crop of high quality, with excellent coloration. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs' basket continues to track below FPI in 2026, Bumper apple crop on the way

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops in New Zealand are reporting that despite wider inflationary pressures, their food basket prices remain below the Food Price Index in 2026. Additionally, they are experiencing one of the strongest apple seasons in decades, providing excellent value and quality for apple enthusiasts. read more

Nowa badania przeglądowe przeprowadzone przez Cranfield University i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Agricultural Water Management oceniły wydajność środowiskową jabłek w łańcuchu dostaw w Wielkiej Brytanii między 2016 a 2025 rokiem. Badanie przeanalizowało emisje gazów cieplarnianych i wpływy deficytu niebieskiej wody, porównując. read more

According to a new peer-reviewed study on the environmental impact of UK top fruit, British apples have a significantly lower blue water footprint compared to imports from Europe and the southern hemisphere. read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more

According to Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, India's apple importers are now more interested in sourcing apples from European countries like Poland and Italy. This shift is driven by the weather challenges and low market sentiment affecting traditional suppliers this season. "Our selection of apples is based on market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival..." read more

Victorian grower Mark Trzaskoma believes that Australia's apple industry can grow without needing to look overseas, despite the challenges that come with that option. He suggests that improving communication with consumers is key. Trzaskoma, who is the Production Manager at Battunga Orchards in Warragul, argues that the local market still has untapped potential. read more