Information and prices of fresh apples

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

The apple and pear contact group is against the Council's Omnibus Regulation proposal on plant health.
The Apple and Pear Contact Group, consisting of representatives from production and marketing, industry associations like Fepex from France, Italy, and Spain, as well as government officials,

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

Tesco buys over 5,000 tons of British apples in May.
Tesco remained the largest buyer of British apples in May 2026, procuring over 5,000 tons from BAPL growers. Lidl and Aldi followed, purchasing around 3,300 tons and 3,200 tons respectively, while

European apple and pear producers are opposed to new plant protection rules introduced by the EU.
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Round 2 for Dole and Minecraft: a new pineapple-themed experience
After the global success of its first initiative dedicated to gaming and healthy eating styles, Dole Food Company announces today a new phase of partnership with Minecraft. The collaboration is

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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Dole renews partnership with Minecraft and focuses on pineapple to engage new generations.
Dole Food Company renews its collaboration with Minecraft and launches a new global campaign that will focus on pineapples, the company's product symbol for 125 years, from June 21 to October 3,

Export record outlook for the New Zealand apple and pear sector
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Dole is expanding its Minecraft campaign with a focus on pineapples.
Dole is planning to increase its collaboration with the popular video game Minecraft and focus on promoting pineapples in a larger campaign this summer. The company aims to raise brand awareness

VIP brings the apple out of the orchard: successful debut for the Apple Days.
VIP Val Venosta announces the debut of the "Val Venosta Apple Days - Vinschgau Apple Days", a festival spread throughout the valley, taking place from May 16th to 29th.More. Go to the article

"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

Brazilian apple exports have tripled in the early months of 2026.
Wyższe wolumeny produkcji z brazylijskiego zbioru jabłek 2025/26 wspierały wzrost eksportu w pierwszej połowie 2026 roku, po sezonie 2024/25, w którym niższa wydajność

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

The apple and pear industry will come together at Prognosfruit 2026.
The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of

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

Vog Products expands its range with eight apple purees in pouches.
Vog Products is launching a new line of apple purees in pouch format developed for the brands Marlene (Vog) and Val Venosta (Vip). The range includes a total of eight references, available in four

"Więcej niż 50 procent jabłek zostało uszkodzonych przez grad, podczas gdy gruszki są mniej podatne na uszkodzenia." "More than 50 percent of apples were damaged by hail, while pears are less susceptible to damage."
Dla wielu belgijskich producentów owoców szkółkowych wiosna ponownie była okresem stresu. Lokalne gradobicia przeszły przez części regionów upraw owoców w ostatnich tygodniach,

"The supply is slightly lower than the demand, which is helping to keep prices strong in the market."
The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have

Vog Products introduces the new Marlene® and Val Venosta purées.
The promotion of South Tyrolean apple production and the innovation of processed fruit products are at the core of VOG Products' activities.More. Go to the article

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

The prices of strawberries have dropped by 45% while blackberry values have increased by 19%.
This week, wholesale fruit markets in the UK saw varied price changes. Strawberries experienced a notable decrease, while blackberries saw a significant increase. Prices for apples remained fairly