Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
Thailand reopens for South African apples
South Africa granted access once again after losing the Thai market more than a decade ago
Thailand restores market access for South African apples
Asian country lifts ban imposed in 2008 and provides exporters with new opportunity to grow their business in the region
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year coverage, a special feature on Australia and a keynote interview with Guangzhou Jiangnan market chairman, Ye Canjiang in celebration of the wholesaler’s 30th anniversary headline this issue
New Zealand horticulture export revenue forecast to hit new heights
New report projects New Zealand horticulture export revenue to reach NZ$8bn
New partnership to breed apples and pears of the future
Prevar, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, and Plant & Food Research will use new tech like gene editing to develop better varieties
Comment: Pink Lady changed the face of apple marketing
As the founder of Pink Lady Europe steps down, Chris White recalls his first encounter with the apple in Australia during the early 1990s
Gala varieties make waves in South Africa
The country’s Gala category has been boosted by two new full red varieties, which are already taking markets in the East by storm
Pink Lady Europe bids au revoir to founder
Organisation pays tribute to Didier Crabos as it elects new chair at annual meeting in Montpellier
BAPL issues apple and pear inflation warning
Analysis estimates significant increase in production costs and retail prices following changes to national living wage and national insurance
VentureFruit appoints Copefrut as exclusive Latin American licence holder for Tutti
Chilean grower-packer-marketer-exporter to license the Hot Climate Partnership variety across the region
Apple returns “highest in seasons”, says T&G Global
Payments to growers said to reach NZ$124mn as Envy and Jazz perform well, after production recovers from Cyclone Gabrielle
Vog Products reports on sustainability progress
South Tyrolean company says it has made significant progress towards environmental and ethical development goals
VIP takes on climate change challenge
Varietal development, orchard protection and new processing techniques are yielding positive results
British Pink Lady apples return to supermarket shelves
Producers “very confident” about fruit quality and hopeful of high percentage pack-out after “perfect” harvest conditions
BayWa plans to sell T&G, suggests Reuters report
Agency cites company presentation that apparently predicted sale after 2025
Rockit Global appoints Cullen Zhang as new GM Greater China
Zhang joins Rockit after eight years with confectionery and snack foods company Pladis
Scales says apple orchard investments will boost profit
Redevelopment of apple production in New Zealand should see the company’s net profit increase to NZ$35-40mn in 2025, says group
Nick Deppe scoops Fruiterers award
Clock House Farm production director wins the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers Management Award 2024
France prepares for apple marketing push in India
A new campaign backed by Interfel aims to highlight the quality of French apples, including red-fleshed variety Kissabel
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
Belgian apple and pear suppliers agree merger plan
Devos and Wouters to form one of Europe’s largest fruit companies when they combine their trading divisions in August 2025
Pink Lady announces Disney partnership
“Unprecedented partnership” will promote healthier eating across eight European countries
ZZ2 scoops Shoprite supplier of the year award
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
Bigbucks takes South African apple industry by storm
An increase in new plantings of the variety has led to a rapid rise in production
ANPP offers revised apple and pear forecast
French apple volumes are now expected to be 3 per cent lower than was predicted at Prognosfruit in August, according to the French topfruit association, while the pear harvest has been revised up
Kiwifruit drives major growth in NZ fruit exports
Data from Stats NZ confirms Zespri’s strong demand Japan, China and Australia as 2024 campaign concluded
T&G Global sees double-digit growth in Thailand
NZ-based company reveals major increase in demand for its Envy and Jazz apples, as well as Zespri kiwifruit
Dole launches Irish-grown Honeycrunch under Grá brand
Company attempts to boost consumption of locally grown fruit with introduction of limited edition variety
Kiku unveils new corporate identity Adema
Apple variety management company will focus on clubs, commodities and services to unlock value in the category
Apal names Matthew Lenne as new pear director
Lenne takes over role from Chris Fairless, who headed up the organisation’s pear activities for the past eight years
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Kissabel Rouge hits the European market
The red-fleshed, red-skinned apple features in a full promotional programme in November and December
Strong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
Argentina poised for increase in apple and pear production
The 2024/25 crop is expected to weigh in at 655,000 tonnes for pears and 488,000 tonnes for apples
CIV celebrates 40 years of innovation in apple breeding
Consortium invites trade to mark the anniversary at exclusive event on the eve of Interpoma