"Nasze płaskie brzoskwinie stanowią obiecującą alternatywę dla hiszpańskich płaskich brzoskwiń na rynkach Wielkiej Brytanii i Europy." "We offer a promising alternative to Spanish flat peaches in the UK and European markets with our flat peaches."
Mehmet Çakmak, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Elpa Fruits, has announced that the Turkish stone fruit season has begun and the loading of flat peaches is already underway. He

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

1-MCP technology helps maintain the quality of apples and pears.
In the fresh fruit supply chain, preserving quality after harvest is a major challenge. For fruits like apples and pears, maintaining their crisp texture, flavor, and freshness during

VIP is investing in automation to ensure the quality of apples.
Driverless forklifts, automated stacking, AI camera-based sorting, and machines capable of processing over 300 individual apples per minute.More. Go to the article

VIP Val Venosta, technology ensuring perfect apples 365 days a year
Ensuring consistent quality for twelve months a year is one of the main challenges for the apple industry. VIP Val Venosta addresses this need by combining agricultural expertise with targeted

VIP at Macfrut 2026: apples in balance, growth of small fruits, and focus on innovation and sustainability
The 2026 edition of Macfrut, scheduled to take place in Rimini from April 21st to 23rd, represented a crucial opportunity for VIP Val Venosta to outline the strategic evolution of its production

Pink Lady Europe analyzes the environmental impact of its supply chain.
Measure to improve. Pink Lady Europe has completed the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its supply chain, an analysis that measures the environmental impact of apples from the orchard to the

Moldova has rejected 10.5 tons of dried fruit due to mold contamination.
More than 10 tons of imported dried fruit were rejected at the border of the Republic of Moldova following inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The batch, consisting of a mixture

Italian apples heading towards the Middle East, logistics withstand tensions
One week after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Italian honey supply chain continues to ensure the regularity of shipments to markets in the area. Despite concerns related to

Belarusian apple producer continues harvesting despite spring frosts and invests in new storage capacity.
Belarusian apple producer Arnika-Agro, located in the Mogilev region, harvested over 7,000 tonnes of apples in 2025, despite spring frosts that impacted orchards nationwide. The company is

Apple prices in the UK are higher than banana prices, despite the fact that bananas are imported.
There can be several reasons why apples have increased in price in the UK compared to bananas. One factor could be the cost of production, as apples require specific growing conditions and

Lemonade apples are going to be available in stores on the East Coast.
Lemonade™ apples will soon start shipping out of Pennsylvania. "This is the first year that we've had some real volume on this apple to make programs with," says Rice Fruit Company's Valerie

Apples, low inventory levels and brisk sales at the beginning of 2026.
On Tuesday, February 10, the Marketing Committee of Assomela met, during which the member producers discussed the market trends of the past month and the meetings held in Berlin during the Fruit

The winners of the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026 have been announced.
Visitors of the leading global fruit trade fair in Berlin voted for POMPUR, a brand of apples developed for a specific target group, and for the highly effective agricultural drone L50 Drone.More.

AI smartphone grading now includes apples and grapes.
Aerobotics has expanded its TrueFruit Grade technology to include apples and grapes, following its earlier deployment in citrus. The system is designed to provide growers with earlier insight into

Exports of refrigerated goods from South Africa have been steadily increasing over the past five years.
The volumes of temperature-sensitive, or reefer, exports from South Africa have been steadily increasing over the past five years, as reported by the shipping company Mediterranean Shipping

Cutting costs on exporting apples can result in a decrease in product quality.
Even small cost reductions in export logistics can lead to substantial losses for apple suppliers. Cutting expenses by as little as $100 for shipping a single export container could compromise

Moldovan quotas for grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the EU are still available.
Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was

Apples: strong sales and low inventory levels, with non-EU exports driving growth.
On Tuesday, January 13th, the usual Marketing Committee meeting of Assomela took place, during which the final data concerning Italian production and market trends in the last month were

Export of fruits from Moldova to the EU is facing disruptions because of delayed quotas for 2026.
Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is

India’s Kashmiri apples are boosting exports from a 2 million ton crop.
Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples

"Iran's internet blackout has not affected our apple trade, but high landing costs are."
Importing Iranian Red Delicious apples into India is currently challenging, as the landing costs have exceeded the wholesale selling prices in South India, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of the

Juval, the hi-tech heart of Vip organic apples
Vip, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, is the main supplier of organic apples in Europe, also thanks to the dedicated packaging plant integrated within the Juval

Apofruit Italia is the protagonist in Marca with many excellences.
Apofruit confirms its participation at Marca (booth D/54-E/51, pavilion 19). The cooperative, which has concluded the celebrations for the 65th anniversary of its foundation, will showcase various

Inventory under control and positive sales: the apple supply chain is keeping pace.
On Tuesday, December 9, the usual Marketing Committee meeting of Assomela took place, during which updated data on the production and market trends of Italian apples were analyzed.More. Go to the