Southern hemisphere apple production up, but pear production down
Following the severe weather events that affected several southern hemisphere countries, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released an updated southern hemisphere apple and pear crop

Bad weather eats into apple and pear crops
Apple and pear production in the Southern Hemisphere will increase by less than previously expected, after poor weather in several of the region’s major supply countries reduced the size of

Why do Ukrainian apple growers uproot orchards while rising domestic prices are provoking imports?
According to EastFruit analysts, Ukrainian growers can uproot record orchard areas in the 2022/23 season. Meanwhile, the developments in the fresh apple market in Ukraine are becoming very dynamic

Downgrade of New Zealand’s apple and pear estimates in wake of cyclone
The cyclone that hit New Zealand’s North Island in mid-February wreaked such damage that apple and pear crop estimates have been revised downwards by over 20%. The New Zealand pipfruit crop is

New season New Zealand apples headed for international markets
It’s new season apple harvest time in New Zealand, with the first of T&G Global’s portfolio of apples being exported to consumers and customers in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan,

Among apples comes premium Cosmic Crisp
Cosmic Crisp is the absolute novelty in the world of apples: the result of several years of experimentation, the crispy and tasty apple comes to the market combining sweetness and acidity. Even

Uganda’s jackfruit journey
In many ways jackfruit is a funny old fruit. This spiky tropical colossus is the largest tree fruit in the world, weighing up to 45kg and measuring as much as 100cm long. It has a distinctive,

“Sady Dnipra” start exporting apples to Portugal
A large Ukrainian apple producer LLC Sady Dnipra (Pidhorodne, Dnipropetrovsk region), which sells products under the UApple trademark, continues to develop new export markets. As Vadym Yermolaev,

Polish apple market in crisis mode
Sales of Polish apples are high this season, says Jan Nowakowski of the distribution company Genesis Fresh. This has led to lower stock levels compared to the previous season. According to the

Pink Lady and Kanzi lead world apple market
Pink Lady and Kanzi are the world’s top 2 apple brands. Kanzi remains Europe’s second best-selling apple variety and continues to make ground in the US, new market research data shows.

Poland will resume apple exports to Belarus in April
India has been a solid market for Polish apples, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “Generally the apple sales are going quite smooth, we receive orders

"Oversupply means Belgian apples are not a lucrative business this year"
Between December and March, the Essen-based wholesaler Maxime Ltd obtains around 90 percent of its apples from neighboring Belgium. The entire range of apples from Belgian cultivation is offered,

“I hear from our clients that our Gala apple is the best Gala you can find in Europe”
The apple trade between Poland and Egypt is rather unreliable, so sticking to the clients you have good relations with is the best option, says Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter

Moldovan producers of concentrate will process almost half as many apples in 2022-2023 season
Representatives of the Association Speranța Con believe that in the current season, apple processing will be completed in late March – early April, about 1.5 months earlier than in previous

Aldi top of the UK apple crops
For the first time this season, Aldi bought more British apples from UK growers than any other UK retailer in February, according to the peak industry body.

“Sady Dnipra” (Ukraine) start exporting apples to Portugal
A large Ukrainian apple producer LLC Sady Dnipra (Pidhorodne, Dnipropetrovsk region), which sells products under the UApple trademark, continues to develop new export markets. As Vadym

Strategic partnership sees New Zealand's Sassy and Posh apples year-round in China
As the first container of new season New Zealand Sassy™ touches down at the Guangzhou Port, Global License holders, Next Generation Apples (NGA), has announced a Strategic agreement with

Rockit partners with charity for Ramadan
Miniature apple brand Rockit has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent during Ramadan as part of a charitable promotion for its Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold The partnership will see Rockit

R&D Group outlines topfruit projects
The British topfruit industry has outlined its research and development plans as AHDB completes its wind down. Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has set up its own R&D Group to enable