"Angelite fir cone" chosen as potato of the year 2023
Since 2006, a committee has awarded an annual prize to an old potato variety to draw attention to the diversity. Similar to apples, there are many more varieties of potatoes than are offered in

Unexpected demand for Princ. Golden at a price
The apple market is recording a kind of pre-Christmas suction. Interest in the Prince variety has increased, while Golden is still a much sought-after apple. Prices of dessert apples have not

Old apple varieties. The fruit has a unique flavour and aroma
Interest in old apple varieties is not waning. This is influenced by the unique taste and aroma of the fruit. The old varieties of apple trees are highly appreciated by consumers. Despite

Old apple varieties. Why so much popularity?
Interest in old apple varieties is not waning. This is influenced by the unique taste and aroma of the fruit. The old varieties of apple trees are highly appreciated by consumers. Despite

Scab-resistant apple variety. For commercial and amateur cultivation.
The cultivar 'Wars' was bred at the Department of Horticultural Plant Breeding of the Institute of Horticulture - PIB in Skierniewice. It is a scab resistant variety with high storage qualities.

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

T&G Global: New Zealand apple season has started

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.

Chile apple season well underway with new Fuji varieties near commercialisation
As Chile’s apple harvest and export season is well underway with good volumes to the US, new Fuji apple varieties are in the final stages of evaluation to be launched commercially in time for

China's wax apple has taken a big step towards the international market
Hainan Province is an important production area for ​​wax apples in China. In addition to the traditional varieties of Black King Kong, Black Pearl, and Milk wax apple, the Sanya production

Industrial apples 2023: Stable market situation favours processors
Purchase prices for industrial apples are currently averaging PLN 0.50/kg for wet industry. Regionally and depending on the volume of deliveries, rates may vary by even a few pennies. Dry industry

Industrial apples 2023. "There may be a price boost"
Purchase prices for industrial apples are currently averaging PLN 0.50/kg for wet industry. Regionally and depending on the volume of deliveries, rates may vary by even a few pennies. Dry industry

Apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

Magic Star to shine bright
Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) has announced an agreement with Dutch group Fresh Forward to become the exclusive US propagation and commercialisation manager for the US plant patented

"This next step opens the door for the apple variety to be grown in other countries and sold under the Soluna™ brand"
The Bravo® apple is running slightly late this season, however fruit is expected to be harvested mid-late April around Australia. The harvest will start in Western Australia – Perth Hills or

Cheap Golden – apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

New Sunrise Magic apple variety available across the US
It usually takes about two decades to bring a new apple cultivar to market. With universities and private breeding programs trying to speed up the process, new varieties are launched fairly often

Apple prices and current situation in Bronisze
Sunday trading at Bronisze can only be satisfactory for those with Ligol on sale. Sunday morning was not one of the best. Above all, the cold weather and strong wind effectively discouraged

Bumper crop predicted for this year's Australian KANZI® apple season
KANZI® apple growers are predicting a record crop with the harvest of the popular apple variety set to begin in the next few weeks, a little later than in previous seasons. Horticulture Brand

VIP unveils 100% paper packaging for apples
The packaging features a linen net to provide product visibility and was launched on the market at the beginning of March. According to a statement by VIP, the new packaging is emblematic of 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

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

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

"It is not the apple variety per se, but the cultivation initiative as a whole that represents a club concept"
The intensive, many years long research onto the apples of the future from the Alte Land region resulted in the "Deichperle" apple about two years ago. The scab-resistant cross between Topaz and