'Pineapples, let's wait for the Easter effect'
One of the fruits experiencing an acceleration in sales during the days leading up to Easter is definitely pineapple. We investigated the trends for this fruit with Gerardo Parisi, salesman at

Organic apples: Associations from Italy and France found working group
In view of the complex situation for organic apples in Europe, representatives of the associations of apple producers in France and Italy have agreed in a meeting to set up a working group. With

Strawberries and apples, Civ meets its partners around the world
The latest CIV strawberry innovations were presented at the recent North American Strawberry International Symposium (NASS) that took place from 07-10 March 2023 in San Louis Obispo, California.

Sponsor strategy brings growers and consumers closer, says Pink Lady
Pink Lady Europe is back with its Adopt A Tree campaign in Europe after the success of last year, which saw nearly 7,000 trees sponsored, according to the association. The campaign, which started

France: decline in apple and pear stocks in February 2023
“At the end of February 2023, the stocks of French apples were down compared to last year (-11%). With the exception of the Pink Lady, all varieties saw their stocks decrease. Prices are above

Organic apples, Italy and France discuss the future
Faced with a particularly delicate economic situation for the organic apple sector in Europe, the representative structures of the Italian and French business organisations wanted to engage

Australia grants APAL new fund to support apple exports
Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. The A$450,000 (US$300,000)

Montague develops Kissabel campaign
Montague is ready to introduce Australian consumers to the Kissabel range of coloured-flesh apples. The family-owned fresh produce company will begin marketing small volumes of Kissabel-branded

Supporting Australian apple exports
Industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has been awarded funding by the Australian government as part of efforts to increase the country’s apple exports. The A$450,000 (US$300,000)

Aussie apple exports set to rise thanks to government grants
Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has been awarded a $450,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant by the Albanese Government, to investigate the combined

New Zealand apple prices are higher than in the same period last year
In previous years, the special attributes of Tomb-sweeping Day have given a certain boost to fruit sales. Next Wednesday (April 5) is Tomb-sweeping Day and, judging from this week's fruit market

“Turkey has gained a better position for exporting apples to India this season”
India has not put all of its eggs in a single basket and continues to import apples from multiple sources, says Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances. “We

University of São Paulo develops sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a kraft paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect traces of pesticides in fruit and vegetables in real time when

Cosmic Crisp, new season starts with sprint
The new season of Cosmic Crisp® has begun, with the South Tyrolean consortia VOG and VIP engaged in marketing in Italy, Spain, Germany and other European countries. Thanks to the entry into

EFC looks back on 20 years of successful variety management
Looking back on EFC's successes, CEO Ilse Hayen proudly expresses her satisfaction with the past 20 years. She sees the greatest success in "making KANZI® the second largest apple brand in the

EFC looks back on 20 years of top fruit variety management
Looking back on EFC's successes, CEO Ilse Hayen proudly expresses her contentment with the past 20 years. The biggest achievement according to her? "The fact that in 15 years, we have grown

“Stock of Gala apples is just about depleting right now”
The Polish apple season is reaching the final stretch. According to Fruit-Group office manager Emilia Lewandowska, stocks of Gala apples are depleting: “The apple season for the long distance

Cosmic Crisp® available - volumes for 2023 to increase
The starting signal for this year's marketing of Cosmic Crisp® was recently given in Europe. The branded apple is intended for the premium segment and is exclusively marketed on the European

South Africa: Hailstorms cause severe setbacks for the apple and pear sector
Overall, South African pome fruit production is considered stable, with small but steady growth driven by the planting of new varieties with better yields. In 2023, this may not be the case. Due