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The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has allocated almost US$363,000 in funding to support commercial apple orchards in County Armagh during the 2025 season. Armagh, often known as the Orchard County, is where the PGI-protected Armagh Bramley Apple is grown. read more

An investment of €4.8 million (US$5.2 million) is planned for a 35-hectare farm near Coimbra, which is expected to create 25 direct jobs. The project includes a citrus-based beverage production facility, an interpretive center, and a restaurant space, according to Arnaldo Baptista, the owner of the farm. read more

New packaging for Mela Rossa Cuneo IGP. The La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) business network coordinated the rebranding and is promoting the marketing. "The first customer who gave us confidence," explains Leonardo Odorizzi, spokesperson for LGBI, and Chiara Gaiardoni from the sales office, "is." read more

The Kissabel® apple season has officially begun in Northern Hemisphere countries, bringing with it excellent prospects for the harvest and a series of activities to engage consumers. Sales of the innovative range of colored-flesh apples - from pink to deep red - are expected to be high. read more

The apple harvest from New York state seems to be smaller this year. According to Brett Baker from United Apple Sales, there has been a significant drought in Western New York since Father's Day, leading to each apple variety coming in about 10 percent below estimates. The fruits are also smaller in size. read more

Kissabel, a trademarked trio of apple varieties with colored flesh that ranges from bright pink to deep red, is ready to continue its "disruptive" commercial strategy to attract new, young customers in Europe and North America. read more

Pierwotna prognoza plonu jabłek w stanie Waszyngton wynosiła 140 milionów skrzynek, co jest najwyższym wynikiem wszech czasów. Od tego czasu liczba ta została nieznacznie skorygowana w dół, ale plon nadal ma potencjał, by być największym w historii. Głównym powodem, dla którego całkowity plon może okazać się niższy od szacunku, jest to, że. read more

India’s apple market is expected to see a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met by local production alone, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We are projecting a 10% increase in apple imports. read more

This year has brought early ripening for apples and grapes in parts of the UK, with some crops showing high yields while others struggled under the hottest summer on record. At The Vyne in Hampshire, apple trees are carrying heavy loads of fruit. Gardener Emma Greenwood said, "It's absolutely..." read more

Verwoert Fruit is extensively involved in the fruit industry. The company integrates fruit cultivation, controlled fruit storage, and fruit trading. This family-owned business based in Lienden cultivates apples, pears, redcurrants, strawberries, and cherries on 22 hectares. The company has been involved in marketing for many years. read more

When the Polish apple season started, it was challenging to find good quality apples, but the situation has improved since then, according to Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. "The season begins with the Gala variety, and at the beginning it was..." read more

The European 2024/2025 season ended with a historic success for Pink Lady®. With 229,000 tonnes valued, representing a record increase of +9% in one year, the brand has achieved an unprecedented performance and solidifies its position as a leader in the premium apple category. read more

The French apple exporter Blue Whale is increasing its growth in Asia at a faster pace, with a strong emphasis on high-quality varieties and a more tailored approach to meet the rapidly changing consumer preferences in the region. read more

Albert Bartlett has partnered with two leading cheese brands – Mexicana and Applewood – to create a duo of indulgent cheesy mash products that are launching this autumn. read more

According to Tesco, one of the largest buyers, the trade expects a demand increase of around ten percent compared to last year. Already in the summer, the supermarket chain recorded a sales increase of ten percent for local berries and even 35 percent for cherries. Now it is expected that... read more

These are significantly more than last year, with an increase of 60.1%. This results in a yield increase from 25.8 to 41.4 t/ha. The estimated harvest volume for 2025 exceeds the average of the past ten years (64,383 t) by 27.9%. The high apple harvest is due to the favorable conditions. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully concluded. This was announced by CSO Italy on behalf of the other organizations that contributed to achieving this result, namely the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, who worked together on this. read more