Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
Vip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
While heatwaves have cut production in several parts of Europe, the Italian association expects a similar crop to last season
Morrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
Dutch and Belgian apple and pear harvest affected by summer drought
Heatwaves have taken their toll on fruit sizing, but Staay remains positive as harvesting gets underway
US apple export trend underlines importance of Canada and Mexico
Industry’s dependence on two closest neighbours comes into sharp focus as USApple’s new-season forecast is unveiled
It’s just the beginning for Sassy apples
Three years ago, Sassy was a promising new variety finding its feet in New Zealand orchards. Today, it’s commercially grown across four continents, stocked in more than ten markets, and turning heads well beyond the produce aisle.
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match
Visy launches plastic-free automated labelling system
Proprietary overclose labelling system secures punnets with cardboard flaps and paper labels
Bravo expands protection as Australian partners extend world-first origin verification programme
Fruit West Cooperative and Source Certain add additional five years to original partnership timeline
BigBucks Gala secures EU plant variety rights after eight-year process
The CPVO has granted Plant Variety Rights to South Africa’s fastest-growing apple variety, BigBucks Gala, following extensive trials across the EU
Tru-Cape makes fruit more engaging through digital storytelling
From interactive games and children’s entertainment to apple and pear masterclasses, a new digital platform is building connections with consumers
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
RedPop steps up UK marketing with Supergirl partnership
Apple brand targets consumers with wide-reaching summer campaign to strengthen its convenience positioning
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Special edition offers a full Asia Fruit Logistica breakdown including extensive exhibitor preview, Asiafruit Knowledge Centre programme overview and pre-show highlights
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Australasia
Australia and New Zealand remain key suppliers to the Asia market for premium fresh produce across an array of categories. This year will see exhibitors from the region showcasing local industries, brands, marketing efforts and company restructures all aimed at serving Asia’s thriving markets
CMI Orchards apple season launches with production growth
A strong crop set to support CMI’s consumer marketing programmes
Copefrut sets out sustainability gains
Company’s Sustainability Report for 2024/25 reports significant progress and highlights future challenges
Busy month for South African fresh produce relations to China
First steps in setting up long-term trade agreements to consolidate the latest access agreement
Tru-Cape stalwart Henk Griessel steps back after 40 years
Griessel’s four decades in South African fruit have left a mark that goes well beyond technical expertise
TopFruit launches standalone Greenhouse Creative Brand Studio
TopFruit has transformed its in-house marketing unit into Greenhouse Creative Brand Studio, a wholly owned but independently operating agency
Claire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair
Experienced fresh produce leader to join topfruit industry body in September ahead of planned leadership transition
RedPop brings ‘Snack Me’ spirit to summer
Campaign reaffirms the brand’s status as a convenient, sweet and tasty apple to take with you wherever you go
Inclement weather hits EU apple production – again
Italy’s output to remain stable, but Poland, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands all set for double-digit falls
British apple and pear growers expect best eating quality in years
BAPL expects recent warm weather to help fruit develop excellent sweetness, colour and aroma, with yield around the five-year average
T&G Global agrees to the sale of its T&G Fresh business through three transactions
Sale involves separating various T&G Fresh business units
Comment: Thriving in Europe’s challenging apple business
Jan Nowakowski of Genesis Fresh says that ensuring consistent quality and maintaining reliable supply remain the priorities
Freshco sells off 25 per cent stake
Equity investment to provide New Zealand grower-exporter with capital for growth, expansion and operational efficiency
Chinese importer backs South African apples with billboard campaign
Topsun Fresh’s billboard campaign at Guangzhou and Shanghai wholesale markets signals a new chapter in South African apple branding in China
Spain’s fresh produce imports climb once more
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals growth in Spanish fresh produce imports during January-May 2026, with fruit volumes surging 8 per cent
Latin America takes centre stage at Interpoma 2026
This year’s event will feature a special focus on the Latin American apple industry
Prevar reinforces commitment to Australian growers
New Zealand-based innovation company connects with Australian growers to discuss future opportunities
British Apples & Pears trumpets knowledge sharing
BAPL says this week’s workshop is a great opportunity for growers to share best principles on improving efficiency, fruit quality and returns
The technology helping to get growers on track
Gotrack is helping growers navigate the demands of modern production, with the digital transformation of agriculture no longer optional
Catalonia apple production recovers, but heat impacts pear harvest
Apple volumes up 9 per cent on last year, but pear production set to contract by 5 per cent
Jazz hands out 40,000 apple slices at Great Yorkshire Show
Brand’s sampling vehicle continues its summer road trip to celebrate 20 years of British Jazz apples
Dutch growers expect fewer apples but more pears
As the Netherlands heads for a considerably smaller apple harvest in 2026, the country’s pear production is on course to grow
Augusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader