Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
New Zealand shines brighter than ever at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
The New Zealand Pavilion is organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Plant & Food Research, and New Zealand Apples and Pears
Hot summer brings early sales boost for autumn fruits
Waitrose reports earlier fruit harvest in response to hot, dry conditions
Mason bees offer reliability in unpredictable conditions
Serbian entrepreneur Nela Jovic is promoting mason bee adoption across the Balkans, offering fruit producers a powerful alternative to traditional honeybee pollination
Film highlights collaborative efforts of B Corps
Stemilt Growers and the Equitable Food Initiative both feature in a short film examining the efforts of certified B Corporations to create resilient and inclusive food supply chains
Kick! apple makes its European debut
The scab-resistant variety is the ideal apple to kick off the season, says developer Fresh Forward
Flash Gala harvest hits record 1.48mn cartons in 2025
The 2025 Flash Gala apple harvest has set a new record with 1.48mn cartons packed, representing a 41 per cent increase on the previous season as orchards reach maturity and quality improves
Joya apples land at Sainsbury’s and Aldi
Brand drums up consumer interest in red-fleshed variety with multi-channel campaign including sampling activations in Manchester and London
Western Cape government reacts to calls for action in the port of Cape Town
Authorities says they are involved with various initiatives to address apple industry’s concerns about port of Cape Town
Redland partners with Reeve Farms on Dazzle production
Redland says the branded apple is a “catalyst for market growth”
RSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
Logistical problems are estimated to have cost the sector R1bn in 2024
Rockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Bumper 30th anniversary issue includes exclusive industry panel breaking down Asia’s fresh produce market over the past three decades plus full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
Daily Dose wins Waitrose listing for two new apple juices
The B Corp uses wonky produce for its cold-pressed juices
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
‘Best quality and flavour’ British topfruit for years
BAPL says high-quality crop is expected despite the challenges of a dry growing season
EU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
World Apple & Pear Association releases new forecast data showing EU apple production remains relatively low, but the most concerning trend will be an apparent lack of demand growth
USDA to purchase US$35m of fresh apples for nutrition programmes
Industry body USApple praises government intervention, which it says will benefit struggling apple producers and disadvantaged Americans
Video: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Worldwide Fruit CEO Steve Maxwell tells Nina Pullman why there’s more growth to come in avocado, and how the industry has shown resilience in the face of rising costs, inflation and National Insurance increases
EU apple imports grow 13 per cent in 2024/25
Chile consolidates its position as the main supplier as Argentina continues to lose ground
Australian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy
Roc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
Spanish fruit and vegetable imports show strong growth
Spain’s fresh produce imports have shown significant growth in the first five months of 2024, with both volume and value increasing across most major categories
Australian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
Researchers in Victoria believe new technologies can reduce labour costs in Australian apple and pear industry
Dutch apple and pear harvest set for significant rise
New data from GroentenFruit Huis and NFO reveals the Netherlands will produce more apples and pears this year thanks to favourable growing conditions, despite declining cultivation area
Oppy begins Southern Hemisphere Envy apple imports
The global apple programme will deliver uninterrupted supply of the premium variety with imports from New Zealand beginning in early August
Poland seeks new apple opportunities
Apple group Genesis Fresh has maintained its export volumes and is actively exploring new markets despite a weather-affected drop in volumes this season, according to Jan Nowakowski
New parent company for prominent New Zealand apple brand
Consolidated Fruits unifies Kiwi Crunch, CAJ, and Prunus Orchards under one overarching company
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic
Cosmic Crisp shoots for the stars in Australia
Red Rich Fruits CEO Matthew Palise expects Cosmic Crisp to maintain momentum in its second season after demand for the latest addition to Australia’s apple category outstripped supply
First recipients of Queensland’s Community Bee Innovation Fund announced
The A$500,000 fund supports beekeeping and pollen-reliant industries safeguard against varroa mite
Bright outlook for Catalan apples and pears
Latest crop forecast from Afrucat points to a positive campaign, with good quality and receptive markets
Cosmic Crisp takes centre stage at Independence Day celebration at US Embassy in Chile
Agricola San Clemente has held the exclusive license to grow the variety in Chile since 2018
Afrucat, Eurecat Lleida join forces to fast-track innovation
Collaboration will promote technologies such as robotics, AI, biotechnology and much more