Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
Apple exporter revises profit guidance and confirms packhouse sale
Scales managing director updates shareholders on first-half performance as New Zealand enjoys excellent season
New Zealand apple industry hails ‘best season’ in long time
As industry’s recovery from tough four years continues, association leader confirms new harvest exceeds expectations
Could trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
Registrations open for Prognosfruit 2025
This year’s event will take place in Angers, France, on 6-8 August
Apal announces 2025 Awards for Excellence honouring apple and pear industry leaders
Growers and industry professionals from across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia recognised for outstanding contributions
Prevar launches New Zealand’s first pinky-red fleshed apple
Small volumes of the Fizz to be released to key markets this season
UK apple growers target Vietnam in new export push
Growers want to find a new market for premium, larger-sized apples
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
Vip automates apple production with AI and robotics
In the Italian region of Val Venosta, the introduction of smart technologies has apparently transformed supply chains
Farming shows ‘drive surge in demand for British produce’
Waitrose reports jump in sales and searches for British-produced food
Jump in Spain’s fresh produce imports
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
Kiwi Crunch expands into cherries
New Zealand apple and pear grower-marketer acquires 132ha from Cherri Global to provide year-round fruit volumes to its Asia markets
New Soluna apple juice and fresh cut slices add value for growers
Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre in Western Australia develops now methods to extend shelf-life of value add product
Mr Apple expands presence in South-East Asia with Dazzle campaign
New Zealand apple marketer partners with in-market teams on series of in-store and online marketing campaigns
Montague Farms launches Envy and Yello seasons
Branded apple offerings roll out to Australian shelves from May
Fresh Produce Vietnam highlights big potential
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
Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Asia’s largest wholesale market bans Turkish apples
Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict
Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Brand building pays off big for Flash Gala
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone
Flash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons
South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets
Turkey reels from unprecedented chill
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
Registration open for Prognosfruit 2025
This year’s event takes place in Angers, France on 6-8 August
Rockit appoints Ivan Angland as new COO
Snack-sized apple company also farewells its general manager, operations Scott Griffin who has been with the business over five years
Redland welcomes industry leaders to drive international growth
Peter Marshall and Jason Kotz appointed export sales managers
Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range
Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded
Black market for Cosmic Crisp raises concern in the US
Variety hailed as the saviour of Washington state’s apple industry reportedly being propagated without permission
Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
Chilean apple exports set to grow slightly in 2025
Preliminary forecast from Chile’s Pink Lady Fruit Committee points to a 4.4 per cent increase in shipments
Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
Consumers ‘will see price rises’ as UK produce firms face border chaos
A lack of detail ahead of planned checks and fees on fresh produce due to go live on 1 July is causing ‘chaos and turmoil’ in the industry
Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
Pips 4 Profit project explores economic benefits of robotic harvesting
Study tests Monash University’s robotic harvesting arm attached to Agriculture Victoria’s mobile harvesting platform on pear harvesting
Dutch duo form Prime Fruit Partners
Barendrecht-based company will import mainly citrus, grapes, stonefruit and pome fruit from South Africa and South America