Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
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
Lytone Enterprise works with Lytone Brazil to expand preservation solutions for Brazil’s fresh produce and floral industries
The LytoFresh programme is dedicated to supporting customers in the global agricultural production and marketing chain. LytoFresh is designed to offer rapid, effective, and user-friendly solutions to farmers around the world. Lytone Brazil has taken the lead in introducing Azolyte, an all-in-one fertiliser under the LytoFresh protocols, containing nearly 70 ...
Del Monte launches range of dried fruit snacks
New apple crisps and sticks will be rolled out at self-checkouts in Tesco and Morrisons stores
India receives new-season Royal Gala from Poland
Import-export company Scion Agricos says it has taken this season’s first shipments to India, two weeks earlier than previous years
Pink Lady apples off to “flying start”
Apple producers in France are upbeat about the current season, with the new Pink Lady crop showing exceptional colour as harvesting continues
Ambrosia unveils new Spanish marketing campaign
Multi-channel campaign seeks to position Ambrosia as the ideal choice for the whole family
New Disney tie-in aims to boost kids’ consumption of fruit
Disney-branded mini apples and easy peelers are launching in Ocado this month
Italian apple company Vip uses AI to decide when it’s time to harvest
One of Italy’s largest apple suppliers has added AI-based checks to its ripeness testing process
Shane Kingston named COO of T&G apples business
Kingston is promoted to chief operating officer of T&G Global’s apples business overseeing the entire value chain
AMFresh says it will spend a further €2bn on acquisitions by 2030
The company, which is now Spain’s largest fresh produce supplier, reveals it has targeted sales of €3.5bn by the end of this decade
Jazz toasts trophy haul at National Fruit Show
Apple brand continues its recent run of success at the Kent showcase
South Africa gears up for productive export season
Joint statement from leading fruit bodies welcomes strategic investment at Transnet’s Cape Town Terminals ahead of grape, stonefruit, and apple and pear campaigns
US government set to spend record amount on apples
USDA bailout said to be worth over US$100mn in 2024, as more growers reportedly find it harder to sell their fruit
Brazil, Peru agree to improved access for citrus and apples
Two countries seeking to strengthen trade links for mutually favourable products
National Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
Rockit makes senior leadership changes
Snack-sized apple company has established two new roles, general manager China and general manager global markets
Unifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile
Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations
Yello apple back on the shelves
Consortia VOG and VIP expect good quality and consistent volumes of their yellow-skinned apple this season
Taiwan shuts down to South African apples again
Just months after regaining entry to Taiwan, South African apples have lost market access again after a finding of codling moth
Liven up lunchtime, says Pink Lady
Apple brand unveils a new campaign driving excitement around lunchtime, striving to inspire consumers with new eating occasions beyond snacking
Janine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
Giumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
Good times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
Melinda predicts tough road ahead for Italy’s apple growers
Consortium generated sales of €350mn with last year’s 400,000-tonne crop, but says new challenges make the next campaign more difficult
Cape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation