Hail, Poland on alert: frost could cut up to 50% of the harvest.
The Contact Group for apples and pears of the Joint Fruit and Vegetable Committee of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain has gathered in Saluzzo, Piedmont, to review the current campaign and

South Africa's Flash Gala apples have reached record volumes.
Growers in South Africa are anticipating a larger harvest of BigBucks Gala apples, marketed under the Flash Gala brand, following a successful season that set a new record and saw them overcome

The group of experts in charge of apples and pears reviews the season and discusses plant health issues.
The pear and apple contact group, comprising France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, will convene for its annual meeting in Saluzzo, Piedmont, Italy, on June 10 and 11. The agenda includes a review of

Direct sourcing partnerships are enhancing India's access to high-quality New Zealand apples.
Shams Kazi of Indian fresh produce importer Seasonz International states that the 2026 apple season in New Zealand is on track to be one of the best in recent years. Favorable growing conditions

Soluna Australian apples are now being introduced in Mainland China.
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An apple-themed fair.
The Pro Yabkoko trade fair, which gathers various pre- and post-harvest operators specializing in apples, started on Tuesday, June 9th and will continue until Thursday, June 11th in Mineralnye

Nowozelandzki sprzedawca prezentuje rzadkie jabłko chimera.
A produce store in Christchurch, New Zealand, is drawing attention from visitors after uncovering a chimera apple with red and yellow coloration split almost equally down the middle. The apple was

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples.
In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).

The transit of apples and kiwis decreased by 80%.
"Życie w Dubaju powróciło niemal do normy. Jedyną różnicą w porównaniu z okresem sprzed rozpoczęcia konfliktu między USA i Iranem jest brak turystów. Jednak obecnie nie

Gala, Fuji, and Golden are varieties of apples being exported by a Ukrainian apple grower.
Lviv Garden, situated in the village of Stil'sko in Ukraine's Lviv region, has grown from a 25-hectare orchard established in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive apple production. The farm cultivates

Tru-Cape celebrates 25 years of exporting apples and pears from South Africa.
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, emphasizing the company's significant contribution to South Africa's apple and pear export industry since its inception in 2001 after

Waitrose is planning to reduce prices on essential items such as onions and apples.
New Zealand: Te Kaha stadium hosts big turnout for 2026 Foodies Forum Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) reported: "Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) has wrapped up its largest-ever Foodies Forum, after

Belgium signs a protocol allowing the export of apples to China.
Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General

South Africa's agricultural exports in the first quarter increased by 11% to US$3.7 billion.
South Africa recorded agricultural exports valued at US$3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher export volumes and improved commodity

Hainan wax apple producer has received GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
A fruit company based in Qionghai city in China's southernmost Hainan province has obtained GLOBALG.A.P. certification for its wax apples. The certification was granted to Yirenyi (Hainan)

The limited availability of other varieties may contribute to a stronger position for SnapDragon.
The SnapDragon apples grown in Poland recently had to withstand heavy frosts in the past weeks, but overall the fruitlets are recovering, according to Kamila Jankowska, owner of the Polish apple

Durian prices are on the rise, while there are shortages of large Thai coconuts.
This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai

The overseas season started with the first arrival of New Zealand and South African apples.
Domestic Elstar, Braeburn, and Jonagold apples made up the primary selection. Imported apples from Italy were mainly Pink Lady and Golden Delicious. France mainly provided Pink Lady and Jazz

Washington state is the sole producer of Cosmic Crisp apples in North America until 2032.
The Cosmic Crisp® apple was planted on a commercial scale back in 2017, with the first apples being sold in December 2019. As of now, more than 22 million trees have been planted in Washington

UK apple production costs are expected to increase by 4.5% in 2026.
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear

Apple growers from Eastern Europe are experiencing challenges due to a combination of weak market conditions and pressure from frost damage.
The strategy of storing apples for longer periods in anticipation of higher end-of-season prices did not deliver the expected results for growers in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Instead of rising

Moldovan apple exports decreased to 10.2 thousand tons in April.
Exports of apples from Moldova decreased in April 2026, which is unusual for that time of year. The export volume was 10.2 thousand tons, a decrease from 10.8 thousand tons in March. March

South African apples are the first to gain from China's extended zero tariff policy.
China has extended its zero-tariff treatment to include all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, opening up new opportunities for Africa to increase exports and

Apple production costs in the UK have increased by £63.30 per ton as a result of inflation pressures.
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the impact of the current conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers.

T&G is planning to sell its fresh produce and Pacific businesses in order to concentrate on apples.
T&G Global Limited ("T&G" or the "Company") has announced that it is in talks to sell its New Zealand fresh produce business to the Turner family and its Fijian and Pacific businesses to Bidfood.