Apple news archive – Page 5
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News
Fruitways enhances Agrofresh apple partnership
South African group adds Harvista 1.3 SC tool to manage produce quality before and during harvest
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Article
Freshco hails “gamechanging” grading upgrade from Tomra
New Zealand apple packer says Tomra’s LUCAi technology tackles stem splits and punctures with precision
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Wismettac Foods to bring Kimito apple to South Africa
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
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Fresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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Article
Cherry, peach and apple crops hit by hail in northern Greece’s Pella region
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
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News
Spring frosts hurt Czech fruit crop
Apple numbers tumble with overall fruit volumes set to fall 77 per cent
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Spain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
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Article
Sanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
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Article
Apal appoints new board chair Lisa May
May succeeds Reg Weine who stood down after four years in the role
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Comment
Comment: AI can make a big difference to fruit quality
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
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Article
Rockit chief executive Mark O’Donnell to retire
O’Donnell set to exit the role in March 2025 an international search for his replacement is underway
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Article
Regional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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News
Cooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaboration
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
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Video
Fruitnet helps Flanders explore Norwegian market
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
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Article
Production in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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Article
Indian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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Article
Greek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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Article
Washington Apple Commission names new president
Michael Schadler takes over from Todd Fryhover after 18 years in the role
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Article
CSIRO develops imaging technology to identify fruit fly in cherries
Lead researcher Maryam Yazdani says new AI-powered technology could lead to further access to export countries
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Advertorial
Joy Wing Mau Group enhances cooperation with New Zealand fruit industry giants on Premier Li Qiang visit
On 13 June, China’s Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (first row, fifth from the left), trade minister Todd McClay (first row, sixth from the left), and Jason Zhang, chairman and ...