"We are expecting things to be solid from June onwards as the shortage in volume is felt"
The apple harvest is now complete in New Zealand. The Nelson region had a great harvest and was back to full production across the board. The Hawkes Bay region was hit hard by the cyclone back in

New Zealand: Apple production and exports likely to reach record low in 2023
Production will probably fall to 453,000 t in the current season. According to a USDA report, this is due to the crop damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the effects of which are still being felt,

Forecast for New Zealand harvested area is sharply reduced to 8,900 hectares this year
New Zealand apple production in 2022/23 has been revised down sharply as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit the nation’s largest apple growing and exporting region –

Cold temperatures delay Michigan asparagus production by two weeks
Like many crops across the country, the Michigan asparagus crop is about two weeks late this season. “It’s because of the temperatures we had. Some growers thought there would be an early

Apple utilized production in Oregon and Washington down 10 percent from 2021
In Oregon, apple utilized production totaled 136 million pounds in 2022, down 11 percent from the previous year. Value of utilized production was $40.8 million, down 16 percent from 2021. In

"We need to prioritize the use of the water available for perennial fruit crops"
Catalonia, with the province of Lleida at the head, is undoubtedly the largest apple-producing region in Spain. It accounted for 43.5% of the apples harvested nationwide in 2022 (a percentage that

“We’re completely confident in our expertise and ability to export Polish sweet cherries”
For one Polish apple grower, their sweet cherry production has been part of the business for quite some time, Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple and sweet cherry trader Galster,

The closure of the Urgell Canal will cause Catalonia producers to lose 58% of their apples and 52% of their pears
According to the first estimates made by Afrucat after the closure of the Urgell Canal, this closure will lead to a 58% decrease in the harvest of Catalonia's apple harvest (173,000 t), a 52% drop

Weather hits Southern Hemisphere apple crops
Poor weather has led to forecasts of Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crops being revised downwards. In New Zealand, Cyclone Gabrielle took out more than 20% of the forecast volume, while in

Old varieties: Coke apple tree ideal for preserves
Apple growers return with great fondness to the memories of the old apple varieties. Their popularity has passed, however, they are still appreciated by consumers. The varietal structure of apple

Old varieties: Coconut apple tree ideal for preserves
Apple growers return with great fondness to the memories of the old apple varieties. Their popularity has passed, however, they are still appreciated by consumers. The varietal structure of apple

Apple shipper’s Midwest footprint expands
Elite Apple Company will join forces with Honeybear Brands® to market its apple varieties. The Elite Apple Company is a privately-held, grower-owned production facility located in Sparta,

Apples hit by cost-of-production crisis
Most British apple growers are losing money as the cost of production soars. Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) made the stark claim this week after laying bare the true

Avocado might become the most traded fruit by 2030
According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) projections, the avocado will become the most commercialized tropical fruit by 2030. Global exports are predicted to

Apple orchards go under the axe. You have to add to the business
An interviewee on TVN24 - Henryk Majewski, a fruit grower from Niemirowice - says that the price of dessert apples would have to fluctuate around two zlotys for him not to have to add to his

True cost of apple production exposed
For the first time, an independent analysis has exposed the real cost of the production crisis facing UK apple growers. The analysis, conducted by farm business consultants Andersons, reveals that

Half of EU apples will go to processing
The EU has prepared a short-term report on the outlook for the apple market. According to the new report, EU apple production is expected to be around 12.2 million t in 2022/23, a volume similar

Crisis in the orchard industry. Half of apples will go to processing
The EU has prepared a short-term report on the outlook for the apple market. According to the new report, EU apple production is expected to be around 12.2 million t in 2022/23, a volume similar

EU production of apples expected to be around 12.2 million tons in 2022/23
Apples: High storage costs direct more apples into processing The EU production of apples is expected to be around 12.2 million t in 2022/23 (a volume similar to the last marketing year, 2.6%

In England they are grubbing up orchards. Apples are no longer profitable
In the "Gardens of England", a long-standing apple grower has made the heart-wrenching decision to uproot dozens of his fruit trees. James Smith, who has been growing apples for

Cooperation between France and Italy to save organic apples
With 193,000 and 227,000 tonnes respectively, Italy and France are the two largest producers of organic apples in the European Union, accounting for 64% of the 658,000 tonnes of European

Santa Catarina/Brazil: Low stocks and late harvest paved the way for European apples
The state of Santa Catarina is the South American country's most important apple producer, accounting for 54.1% of total Brazilian apple production. In the 2021/22 season, the apple harvest was

Lleida's pear and apple stocks in February were 28% and 43% lower than in the same month last year
The director of Afrucat, Manel Simon, said it would be a short campaign and there would be a lack of apples and pears due to the impact of weather on this year's harvest. This year's apple and

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

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