Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
AgAR 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
Tesco 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
Priest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
Genesis 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
NIAB 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
Bravo apples win Best Fresh Snack Award
Healthy Food Guide Awards recognise most nutritious food products on Australian supermarket shelves over 17 categories
Australian apples bound for Canada under new deal
Improved access conditions allows trade pathway for fresh apples without the need for fumigation or cold treatment
HBMA announces record Kanzi year as Rob Cathels steps down as chairman
Adam Buckley succeeds Cathels after six years in the role
Australian 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
VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion
New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple
Video: Sustainability fixes for French apples
How have growers in the Loire Valley managed to adapt their orchards to new challenges created by climate change?
‘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
Italian 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
Rivoira 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
Freshfel 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
New 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
Spain 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.
Italian 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
Opportunities 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
Scales 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
Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
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