Apple news archive
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NH apple suppliers eye India gains amid Turkey shortage
US and key European supplying nations set to benefit from drastic drop in Turkish production
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Veg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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Scales continues to dazzle despite geopolitical uncertainty
New Zealand apple exporter increases full-year guidance citing ‘continuing positive performance’ and appoints new director
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Rockit under pressure as New Zealand grower enters administration
The premium apple brand’s growers have struggled lately to secure good enough margins as supply chain costs have risen
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Dutch rail passengers sample exclusive Bloss apples
Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters kicks off its latest marketing campaign and seeks to build on variety’s three-star International Taste Institute rating
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Sunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season
Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback
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Superfresh Growers expands Orchard Buddies packaging offerings
Children-focused organic product line now includes pears
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More climate-resilient fruit varieties will be required in future
World’s first apple bred specifically for hot climates was recognised as top fresh produce innovation at Fruit Attraction 2025
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Kanzi apple unveils new brand identity and Power To Go! campaign
EFC’s licenced variety aims to boost visibility and engagement across global markets with bold new packaging design as European apple season gets into full swing
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FruitMasters launches new Morgana apple season with ALS charity support
Dutch apple specialist celebrates new harvest with charity donation and nationwide marketing campaign highlighting local origins across Superunie retail network
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Sambóa forms strategic partnerships with Blue Whale and Fruitcraft
Apple brand teams up with French and NZ companies to add new orchards, as it continues to expand production of its three licensed varieties
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Vog launches Marlene processed range as it marks 80th anniversary
As market demand continues to evolve, Italian apple consortium has launched a new range of branded products including purées, juice and dried chips
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Features
Exceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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Rockit launches Mid-Autumn Festival campaign
Online and offline marketing, premium giftboxes and a new Gold Selection range on offer during one of China’s peak consumer demand periods
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Podcasts
Apples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
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New Kissabel marketing campaign set for UK season launch
Worldwide Fruit is leading promotion of the up-and-coming apple brand
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Tru-Cape achieves record Pink Lady apple packout rates
South African apple supplier says it achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season, with both packhouses achieving increased qualification rates through targeted investment and precision orchard management
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Worldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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Kissabel expands coloured-flesh apple campaign across global markets
Trademarked trio of apple varieties with bright pink to deep red flesh is set to continue its disruptive commercial strategy as harvesting gets under way in the Northern Hemisphere
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CMI Orchards launches new sustainability programme
CMI Soars aims to advance sustainability and regenerative agriculture across the tree fruit industry