The ANPP awards Lidl the award for the retailer most committed to the French apple
"The French fruit growers gathered within the National Association of Apples and Pears have awarded for the first time, the award for the retailer most committed to the French apple. Daniel

Belarus prohibited the export of onions and apples
Self-restriction on exports was introduced on February 15 and will last two and a half months, until April 30, 2023. According to the document, onions and apples cannot be exported outside the

Strong showing for Kanzi
Kanzi has maintained its position as Europe’s second best-selling apple variety and continues to win over consumers in the US, new market research data shows. Danelle Huber, senior marketing

SIA 2023: "Our stand is always full!"
This 2023 edition is off to a great start for Juliet organic apples, which have been present at the Agricultural Show for about fifteen years now: "We had a very large attendance this weekend as

European apple stocks in February were 6.4% lower than in 2022
WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for 1 February 2023. The figures show that in Europe apple stocks decreased by -6.4% compared to 2022 to reach

Manzanas Val Venosta will help fruit growers to create "the perfect shop".
Val Venosta apples will once again be present at the main Spanish markets. During the months of March and April, VI P , the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, will be

Brazil: IDR research forwards launch of new apple cultivars
The Experimental unit of the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural – IDR in Palmas is following the various research phases for the launch of new apple cultivars to producers. After 10 years of

Ukraine, Iran and Poland sharply increased apple exports to Uzbekistan in 2022
According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan sharply increased the imports of fresh apples in 2022. They rose by 2.5 times over the year and reached a record 26 700 tonnes. Uzbek importers

Some Ontario apple growers concerned apples seen as a luxury
Upcoming forecasts for snow in Ontario are a welcome sight for the province’s apple growers. “We were concerned earlier in the winter that things were too warm, but they have cooled off and

Domestic apples in demand, wholesale prices stagnating
Usually, after the hectic Christmas sales, the fruit and vegetable market cools down somewhat in January. Not so with apples. Traditionally, business regarding domestic dessert apples really picks

What is custard apple good for?
Among all the fruits that exist, the custard apple occupies a special place in the field of nutrition and health. The reason is that the custard apple, a fruit belonging to the Annona cherimola

Ukraine, Iran, and Poland sharply increased apple exports to Uzbekistan in 2022
According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan sharply increased the imports of fresh apples in 2022. They rose by 2.5 times over the year and reached a record 26 700 tonnes. Uzbek importers

SweeTango’ Apple: The first apple of the season ready for customers
Australian family-owned fresh produce business Montague is presenting its first apple variety of the 2023 harvest: SweeTango. SweeTango is crisp and sweet with a zesty watermelon flavor and touch

Where to start after Cyclone Gabrielle?
Last month parts of New Zealand were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, while some growers suffered no or minor damage, others saw their entire livelihoods destroyed overnight. Apple growers in

Boom Northeast apple crop and imports bring strong volumes through summer
Last year’s domestic apple crop is a tale of two seasons as weather conditions in major growing regions dictated significantly different results for orchards in the Northwest and Northeast. The

Panama's pineapple is awarded the 2023 Taste of the Year award in Spain
The pineapple of the Dorium Tropical Gold brand, originally from the Augro Fresh Panama company, was awarded in Spain the 2023 Taste of the Year award, a seal that, as explained by the National

University of Minnesota releases apple variety resistant to apple scab
The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Center recently released its latest apple variety. The Triumph variety apple contains two different genes for

“We are going to accentuate our leadership in pears”
La Blottière®, pear and apple cultivar owners and growers from France, celebrated the company’s 60th anniversary with partners and customers at Fruit Logistica 2023. David Socheleau, manager

Himachal apple growers seek audience with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Six months after their massive protest outside the Himachal Pradesh secretariat over non-fulfilment of pending demands, members of the Sanyukt Kisan Manch -- a conglomerate of 27 fruit and

Melinda launches new campaign focusing on underground cells
Melinda's good practices for sustainable logistics are the protagonists of the new commercial on air on all national TV channels and digital platforms. The short film celebrates the quality of the

BAPL to rank retailers on buying British
Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has begun publishing monthly sales data to highlight which supermarkets are buying the most British apples. The data is aggregated from BAPL member