Apple news archive
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FeaturesAgAR robotic platform advances on European orchards
Coming’s agro-bot will be on display at German exhibition Agritechnica, as the Serbian firm shows off its autonomous alternative for carrying out traditional operations in orchards and vineyards
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NewsTesco crowned top British apple retailer for second year running
Asda takes BAPL prize for best year-on-year performance in apples, while Sainsbury’s emerges as biggest supporter of UK-grown pears
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NewsPriest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
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NewsGenesis Fresh eyes global expansion despite labour shortages
Polish exporter Genesis Fresh is preparing for a larger apple crop this season while navigating climate uncertainties and labour shortages
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NewsNIAB research advances precision orchard management
OrchardQuant 3D system allows accurate 3D mapping of apple and pear orchards, helping growers maximise production and adapt to climate change
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NewsBravo apples win Best Fresh Snack Award
Healthy Food Guide Awards recognise most nutritious food products on Australian supermarket shelves over 17 categories
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NewsAustralian apples bound for Canada under new deal
Improved access conditions allows trade pathway for fresh apples without the need for fumigation or cold treatment
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NewsHBMA announces record Kanzi year as Rob Cathels steps down as chairman
Adam Buckley succeeds Cathels after six years in the role
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NewsAustralian apple industry welcomes Canada market access
Canadian authorities have approved market access for Australian apples without requiring fumigation or cold treatment, marking a significant breakthrough for Australian growers seeking to diversify export markets
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NewsVentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion
New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple
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VideoVideo: Sustainability fixes for French apples
How have growers in the Loire Valley managed to adapt their orchards to new challenges created by climate change?
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Advertorial‘We Strive, We Thrive’: Joy Wing Mau Group shines at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
Leading Chinese fruit enterprise demonstrates commitment to maximising partner value in China through strategic collaborations, varietal innovation, and industry leadership at premier Asian fresh produce exhibition
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NewsItalian firms forge new connections at Asia Fruit Logistica
Companies including Infia, Origine Group, Unifrutti Group/Oranfrizer, RK Growers, Rivoira, and KiKoKà report successful meetings with existing and potential clients from across Asia at the international trade show
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NewsRivoira Group forecasts 75 per cent rise in Sambóa apple production
Italian crop of branded apples expected to rise significantly this season, as major marketing campaign kicks off across Europe
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NewsFreshfel slams “asymmetric” EU-US trade deal for fresh produce
The European fresh produce association has voiced strong opposition to what it describes as an unfair trade agreement that removes tariffs for US exporters while maintaining significant barriers for EU producers
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NewsNew Zealand fruit exports surge to NZ$2.96bn in 2025
New Zealand’s fruit export value climbed significantly in the first half of 2025, with total overseas sales showing a 27 per cent increase year-on-year
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NewsSpain sees growth in fresh produce imports in H1 2025
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports to Spain increased significantly during the first half of 2025, with volumes up 9 per cent to 2.4mn tonnes and value rising 14 per cent to €2.956bn.
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NewsItalian growers hungry for growth as apple turnover warms up
The start of the new apple season looks extremely promising for Italian consortium Vog, with sales of premium brands continuing to grow and consumer awareness of its portfolio brand Marlene reaching an all-time high
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NewsOpportunities for Serbian apples despite cold spring
Serbian apple producers were hit by plunging temperatures in the spring, but Gojko Zagorac of Serbia Does Apples sees opportunities for the country’s smaller crop
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NewsScales reports strong growth in horticulture division earnings
New Zealand’s largest apple exporter has announced significant growth in its horticulture division, with earnings up 77.4 per cent to NZ$53.2mn for the first half of the year