Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
EU apple campaign targets Colombian importers at Bogotá trade show
The ‘Have an apple day!’ EU co-funded campaign made a strategic push into the Colombian market at Alimentec-Anuga Select Colombia 2026
Duxton Farms sells South Australian apples business for A$9.2mn
New Zealand buyer takes the reins less than a year after previous sale
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
South African growers recover from devastating flood disruption
Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Cape regions are getting back on track after catastrophic floods damaged roads, cut power supplies and halted harvesting
Soluna apples expand coast-to-coast in US for 2026
Western Australian premium variety returns to US market for second season with ‘significantly wider’ footprint
Record British apple sales as retailer of the year race enters final stretch
Tesco is currently UK’s biggest purchaser of British apples, with Aldi in second place and Lidl in third
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
UK fruit and veg production rose in last year
Production of fruit and veg in the UK has increased but share of total supply against imports continues downward trajectory, new Defra figures show
WAC marks 35 years in the Indonesia market
Marketer still sees significant room for growth for Washington apples in the region
EFC partners with Malus to scout new apple and pear varieties
Belgium-based variety management company forms strategic partnership with variety specialist and appoints its owner as global variety scout
T&G wins Food, Beverage and Fibre Producer Award
Primary Industries Awards recognise people, businesses and organisations helping drive New Zealand’s food and fibre industries forward
Fruiterers set to explore future of fruit at new conference
Event at NIAB on 25 November delves into cutting-edge research and commercial opportunities for fresh produce sector
Asiafruit tropicals edition out now
JWM’s innovative new coconut product, recovery in sight for the Philippine banana industry, plus spotlights on apples, cherries, citrus and more
N&A Group celebrates 70 years and three generations of family business
The Australian fresh produce group has grown to encompass an organics division, export division and purpose-built distribution hub alongside apple and stonefruit orchards
South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Warakirri acquires 250ha Cobram orchard assets
Agricultural investor will lease farms to new partner DiOrsa Farms, a merged entity controlled by the Diaco and Orsida families
Rockit secures significant PVR enforcement win in China
Court found an unauthorised nursery and grower operation had been producing, propagating and selling the PremA96 apple variety without a licence
South Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
European apple and pear producers reject new EU plant protection rules
French, Italian and Spanish growers say the proposed Omnibus Regulation poses a risk to the future of the sector
CPMA warns trade tensions threaten North America’s food security
Fresh produce industry body calls for protection of tariff-free trade ahead of CUSMA review
Soluna Australian apples launch in mainland China
Partnership with Joy Wing Mau and Riverking Group opens a new chapter for premium imported apples
Record export outlook for New Zealand apple and pear sector
Productivity increases to help mitigate ongoing cost pressures
Brazilian producers target India’s booming import market
Delegation of avocado, lime and apple growers travelled to the Asian country to meet with importers and retailers
Legendary Fruit buys Gebbers Farms to expand apple and cherry offer
Acquisition creates one of Washington’s largest suppliers, with rights to premium varieties including SugarBee and Rockit
Oddbox releases third ‘wonky’ gin with Penrhos Spirits
Veg box scheme’s third tie-up with farm-made craft gin brand uses out of spec apples and imperfect fennel and lemon to capitalise on summer spritz trend
Fruit breeder CIV expands into South Asia
Italian group joins forces with India’s Qul Fruits to establish protected variety management platform
Rockit and Freco sign five-year partnership in Hong Kong
Exclusive distribution agreement aims to more than double sales volumes in Rockit’s second-largest market over the next five years
Tru-Cape celebrates 25 years of apple and pear leadership
Leading South African apple and pear exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary
Australian horticulture accelerates push into Asia
Hort Innovation spotlights suite of export-focused initiatives to boost export growth for Australian fresh produce growers
Apple season underway for Australia’s Montague Farms
Australian producer celebrates new season Envy and yello apples with range of chef developed recipes
Scales reports positive apple sales despite lower packout rate
New Zealand company, which owns Mr Apple and most of Fern Ridge Fresh, reconfirms profit forecast for 2026
Organic apple demand continues to grow, says Italian supplier
Research suggests organic fruit market continues to offer strong growth opportunities across Europe
EU apple campaign lands in Alimentec 2026
Colombia is becoming an increasingly attractive market for EU apple exporters
Gareth Edgecombe shares T&G Global’s future focus
CEO tells Fruitnet about plan to sell company, and how its strategy on apples and IP should hold it in good stead