News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Trento-based apple suppliers will combine to create ‘more robust’ supply chains, and cement an existing commercial relationship with Melinda
Apple varieties up across the board, but pear volume will be well below last season’s
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
Branded hot-air ballons, competitions and sunset tastings on rooftops and terraces feature in new campaign
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
The world’s only trade fair dedicated exclusively to the apple sector returns to South Tyrol in November 2024, with a sharp focus on new technology
The Mr Apple-owned orchards Te Papa and Blyth sell to fund managed by Craigmore
A new BAPL report into fresh-produce plastic-packaging highlights need for pan-industry approach
South African group adds Harvista 1.3 SC tool to manage produce quality before and during harvest
New Zealand apple packer says Tomra’s LUCAi technology tackles stem splits and punctures with precision
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
Apple numbers tumble with overall fruit volumes set to fall 77 per cent
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
May succeeds Reg Weine who stood down after four years in the role
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
O’Donnell set to exit the role in March 2025 an international search for his replacement is underway
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
Michael Schadler takes over from Todd Fryhover after 18 years in the role
Lead researcher Maryam Yazdani says new AI-powered technology could lead to further access to export countries
On 13 June, China’s Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
Growers and industry professionals from across the country receive industry honours from Apal
NZAPI updates export estimates post-harvest due to smaller fruit sizes but notes high quality is driving demand
Move represents a major step forward for the South African Gala mutation
Despite being a major producer of apples and citrus, India remains reliant on imports to meet growing domestic demand, and Foodcareplus’s latest collaboration aims to remove uncertainty and ensure efficient and reliable logistics
The retailer’s new 20-year deal with AC Goatham & Son will also see the introduction of a 200-acre Aldi Orchard