Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
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
Cool Carriers appoints Mike Knowles as New Zealand representative
World’s largest specialised reefer operator strengthens New Zealand presence with appointment of former Zespri manager
Fresh produce on display at FarmFest
British tomatoes and Jazz apples were part of Jeremy Clarkson’s first FarmFest, which welcomed 40,000 visitors to Stoneleigh Park over the May bank holiday
Belgian apples gain access to China
Protocol signed after years of negotiations and first shipments expected next season
Sambóa apples conclude successful season
The Sambóa Network continues to expand, with significant volume growth outside Italy expected in 2026/27
FruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
RSA deciduous fruit industry counts cost of storm damage
Losses to pome and stonefruit sector estimated to be as high as R6.3bn
In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
Damage assessment underway following Cape storms
The full scale of storm damage is emerging, with the Langkloof region facing destroyed infrastructure, stranded crops, and weeks without electricity
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
The all-round actor, singer, dancer, road motorcycle racer and race car driver is well known for his outdoor exploration TV series
Steenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports
South African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
Flooding and high winds have caused widespread damage across key fruit-growing regions, with crucial access roads to ports washed away
T&G Global backs New Zealand plant variety rights amendments
Gareth Edgecombe says proposed changes to PVR Act will provide greater confidence for investment in new products
New Zealand announces plans to strengthen plant variety rights
Industry leaders welcome the proposed changes noting opportunities to bring more high-value varieties to market
James Miller appointed new Mansfields MD
Former Chambers commercial director brings more than 20 years’ experience across fruit, salads and vegetables
Vip invests in automation to maintain apple quality
South Tyrolean company says it has transformed its operations with investments in advanced tech
FruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
CMI Orchards marks sustainability progress
US-based fresh produce company publishes first annual impact report
Asiafruit South-East Asia edition out now
Deep dive into the South-East Asia market ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up, plus spotlights on New Zealand, brands and more
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Fruitbox 118 · Kurt Ratschiller & Benjamin Laimer, VIP Val Venosta
Chris talks with Kurt and Benjamin about how VIP Val Venosta is looking to breathe new life into the Golden Delicious offering
Comment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
Campaigners raise funds to save ‘mother of all Bramleys’
The future of the original Bramley tree is at risk as the Nottinghamshire cottage where it grows has been put up for sale
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
Frost slashes Polish fruit production
Early estimates suggest up to half of the new season apple crop may been lost