"The export of apples from multiple production areas is facing challenges"
Currently, production and export in many apple-producing areas are facing challenges. Rising inflation rates in the northern hemisphere have caused consumers to switch to cheaper varieties, and

Will we have an apple shortage? There is very strong demand for two varieties
Sales of Polish apples are high this season, says Jan Nowakowski of Genesis Fresh. This has led to lower stocks compared to the previous season. - According to the latest WAPA data, Poland still

Assomela: Market update from the Italian Apple Association
At the monthly meeting, the association assessed the development of the past month and the production outlook for the Southern Hemisphere. The data was roughly in line with the previous month:

Prices for sorting apples are rising. Two varieties are gaining
We are seeing slight increases in the price of apples for sorting. Ligol and Idared are particularly sought after. Ligol continues to hold its place on the pedestal as the apple most sought after

Switzerland: More than half of the stored organic apples marketed - Only Gute Luise left in stock
The stock shortage of organic apples in February was 890 t. This is about 110 t more than in February last year and about 40 t more than in February 2021. Demand for organic apples remains high,

New apple and raspberry varieties - what are their characteristics?
The Internal Commission for the Registration of Cultivated Plant Varieties has given a positive opinion on the intention to enter 9 varieties of fruit plants in the National Register. A meeting of

Will fruit growers be happy with Lidl's low apple prices?
The chain of Lidl Polska shops is now boasting that it offers as many as 10 varieties of apples from Polish fruit growers. The chain wants customers to reach for this fruit even more often, so it

Lidl will cut apple prices. What do fruit growers think?
The chain of Lidl Polska shops is now boasting that it offers as many as 10 varieties of apples from Polish fruit growers. The chain wants customers to reach for this fruit even more often, so it

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

Apple prices in the Bronisze leave much to be desired. There are some exceptions
Apple prices at the wholesale market are fluctuating slightly. The situation is better on the pear market. How is the trade going in the Bronisze? There is a great variety of varieties in the

Bronisze: Poor apple trade but there are varieties that stand out
Apple prices at the wholesale market are fluctuating slightly. The situation is better on the pear market. How is the trade going in the Bronisze? There is a great variety of varieties in the

Club varieties bear the brunt in subdued European topfruit market
The “massive” impact of hail in Ceres and Grabouw was probably underestimated in the South African topfruit industry’s first crop estimate, according to topfruit producer and exporter

The volume of Peruvian red grapes decreased, and Chilean black grapes are on the market
In the current imported fruit market, peaches, plums and grapes are the main categories. In terms of domestic fruits, blueberries, citrus and pineapples make up the bulk of the available produce.

Forgotten varieties: Kronselka apple tree for preserves and apple pie
The varietal structure of apple trees has changed considerably since the 1960s. New varieties of apple trees for commodity production for the distant market have displaced the old ones, which are

Cosmic Crisp among the 10 most popular apple varieties
Sales of the Cosmic Crisp apple variety in the US have increased. From September 2022 to January 2023, there was an increase of 174 per cent.Cosmic Crisp apples saw the largest sales increase

Cosmic Crisp apple sales jump to top 10 nationally
The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple launched the season with the largest sales gains among the top 40 selling apple varieties in the United States. A review of Nielsen sales data released by

Prices of apples for sorting. There is growing interest in these varieties
The apple market is showing increasing demand for Ligolem and Idared. Increasingly higher prices at the sorting plants are being achieved by the stripe varieties of Gala. Ligol is gaining

Ligol and Idared for sorting strongly sought after
The apple market is showing increasing demand for Ligolem and Idared. Increasingly higher prices at the sorting plants are being achieved by the stripe varieties of Gala. Ligol is gaining

Cosmic Crisp breaks into US top ten apple varieties
Cosmic Crisp apples have recorded the biggest sales gains among the top 40 selling apple varieties in the US. A review of Nielsen sales data released by Proprietary Variety Management (PVM)

In Kazakhstan, in the foothills, growers are concerned about the sale of the crop
Last year, growers in the foothills harvested and stored almost 23.4 thousand tons of apples, which is enough to fully meet the needs of the region's inhabitants for vitamins and iron until the

Positive expectations for organic apples, says Vog
Vog, the South Tyrolean Consortium of apples, showed off its wide range of organic apple varieties and brands at the BioFach organic exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. Despite a challenging start

This apple season may be good but not for all fruit growers
Polish apples are doing better in 2023 than in December last year. Mateusz Wajnert, of the Galster Group, says there is currently strong demand for export varieties. - Demand has been very strong

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW APPLES
The global apple market is facing significant challenges in different regions. In the Netherlands, the expansion of Polish apple exports has resulted in sluggish sales, which has led to the need

"With the consumption of 20 years ago, we would have had a good apple season now"
Price wins out over quality towards the end of the apple season. This is Tony Derwael's conclusion on the current state of affairs. "The situation is of course generally known, but due to

Polish apples enjoy strong demand for most popular export varieties
The Polish apples are doing better in 2023 than they were doing in December of last year. Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, states there is good demand for the