News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
Brand has a striking identity and hopes to fill a gap in the UK off-season
Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
British Apples & Pears says government and retailers need to come together to back an industry that stands at a crossroads
A new agritourism initiative in Italy’s South Tyrol is bringing visitors closer to the region’s apple production through an innovative educational trail that combines traditional farming knowledge with digital interactivity
Asda and Lidl are at the top of the leaderboard for greatest increases in YOY sales of British top fruit as trade body releases interim results
China’s Zhejiang High People’s Court ruling confirms Rockit’s distinctive packaging has achieved widespread recognition and can be protected under the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law
Company presents third sustainability report under GRI standard
Citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more products with trade breakthroughs
Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation
Apple brand will travel to Bournemouth, Yorkshire and Bath as part of a summer sampling tour while a new mascot launch will promote Jazz Snackers mini apples
South African sources say trade dynamics in India have created new opportunities for South African apples and pears
Apple brand set to feature iconic S-Shield in supermarkets and cinemans as new DC Studios film hits big screen
Fruitnet’s special annual publication celebrates the very best innovations and commercial success stories in the apple and pear business
Scales managing director updates shareholders on first-half performance as New Zealand enjoys excellent season
As industry’s recovery from tough four years continues, association leader confirms new harvest exceeds expectations
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
This year’s event will take place in Angers, France, on 6-8 August
Growers and industry professionals from across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia recognised for outstanding contributions
Small volumes of the Fizz to be released to key markets this season
Growers want to find a new market for premium, larger-sized apples
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
In the Italian region of Val Venosta, the introduction of smart technologies has apparently transformed supply chains
Waitrose reports jump in sales and searches for British-produced food
Fepex reports that the country’s fresh produce imports grew 10 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value in the first quarter
New Zealand apple and pear grower-marketer acquires 132ha from Cherri Global to provide year-round fruit volumes to its Asia markets
Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre in Western Australia develops now methods to extend shelf-life of value add product
New Zealand apple marketer partners with in-market teams on series of in-store and online marketing campaigns
Branded apple offerings roll out to Australian shelves from May
While Vietnam has already emerged as a key market for the global fresh produce business, it holds massive untapped potential, heard delegates to Fresh Produce Vietnam
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone