"Just like any other business, we need to produce what the market demands"

"Our business has been growing constantly over the part 10 years. We currently boast around 5,300 hectares of apple orchards, with a slight increase in the orchards in the upper valley," explains Martin Pinzger, general director at VIP-Associazione delle Cooperative Ortofrutticole della Val Venosta.…

French apple production hits three-year high

The GCC market will see an increase in availability of French apples this year, as the country’s apple production is expected to reach a three-year high of 1.5 million tons.…

Lower apple production in Poland postpones opportunities to reach new markets

After a short delay the Polish apple season in in full swing. According to Jan Nowakoski, manager of Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, Golden Delicious apples will be more of a green color than last year: “This year, the Polish apple season started with two weeks of delay, due to the weather…

A new apple that produces consistently

Over 50 technicians and producers took part in the technical day dedicated to Crea 105 apples organized by Vivai F.lli Zanzi at its Ferrara facility on October 20th. Watch the interview with Enrico Zanzi "Thank you all for being here, it shows there is interest for the new apple varieties. Crea 105 is a…

"Apple prices remain high, making purchasers more cautious"

After the new apple season started, prices in the production areas continued to be high and did not fall as the season developed. Apples are the main product of Qingxin Fruit in Qingyang City. Ms. Joey Lee, from the company, said: "Starting from the early-ripening Gala, the price at origin has been high.…

Swing.bio harvest has started

Grown exclusively in France by 35 producers in 4 production basins (Val de Loire, Alpes, Tarn-et-Garonne and Languedoc), the Swing.bio apple harvest has started. With 3,700 tons expected for this campaign (compared with 3,500 tons in 2022), the Swing.bio continues to grow. An increase in acreage is expected next year in the Val…

South American market is looking good for Polish apples

Despite a later harvest, the coloration of some apple varieties will be less intense than usual, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: “Harvesting of apples started a little later in Poland, because we had some hot days and warm nights. This resulted in a delay of the…

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"The new star in the apple sky is Cosmic Crisp"

While some varieties only stay in it for a few months, others are stored until the start of the new apple season so that customers in the stores can enjoy fresh and crisp apples all year round. The latter is also the reason why new varieties are constantly being tinkered with. "The new star in apple…

Global launch of EverCrisp

The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) and the International Pome Fruit Alliance (IPA) have announced the global launch of EverCrisp™, a new apple with branding set to captivate taste buds around the world with its unparalleled sweetness. MAIA, a grower-operated business, is renowned for its dedication to delivering…

Strong Pazazz apple crop ready for release

This National Apple Month, Honeybear Brands welcomes visitors to booth #2071 at the International Fresh Produce Association show on Oct 19 and 20 as a strong Pazazz® apple…

"Pear export season has started ahead of schedule, price is 15% higher than the same period last year"

Affected by the weather, the ripening period of fresh pears this season is one week earlier than last year, and the export season has also started earlier. The output of fresh pears in many producing areas has decreased this season, and the purchase price remains high. However, due to the drop in sea…

Excellent start for Fuji and Winesap apple auctions

High prices also thanks to excellent quality produce of considerable grades. The auctions of the Fuji apple variety and the less-known Winesap, which is popular only in Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, started on October 10th. Markus Tscholl "The first Fuji auctions went very well, with high prices especially…

Ukrainian farmers received a premium level of color for red apple varieties in 2023

According to EastFruit, most Ukrainian farmers can expect to receive very good prices for their apples in the current season. The reason is not only the favorable situation on…

New brand concept "Sprizzle®" launched: The optimistic apple that redefines the taste experience

During meetings in Germany for growers of the Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft (WOG) and the "BelOrta Apple & Pear Days" in Belgium, the new brand concept "Sprizzle®" was launched with great enthusiasm. Sprizzle® is the brand name of the new apple variety "Sunspark," a cross between Nicoter (cov) and…

Devon's apple harvest may not be abundant this year, but the fruit will be quite sweet

The favorable conditions in September have meant that while the British apple harvest may not be abundant this year, but apples will be particularly flavorsome. According to…

New late apple variety CREA 105

Late variety CREA 105 is getting increasingly popular all over the world and especially in Italy. "It is a crossbreed from 1989 obtained from Forum and Lady Williams, boasting a red color on 90% of the peel, a sweet flavor and a crunchy and aromatic flesh (Fuji type), reports technician Enrico Zanzi. To showcase it, Vivai F.lli…

Dutch and Belgian growers see smooth harvest of the ‘friendly pear’

Dutch and Belgian growers report that the newly harvested Migo® pears variety are of optimal quality, taste and sizing. With a strong retail campaign and additional focus on new markets during the upcoming sales season, prospects for the ‘friendly pear’ promise to be positive. Growing season has not caused…

Flavor remains the most important aspect when it comes to apple selection

Boasting almost 40 years of experience in the nursery world, Griba Vivai is a leading apple plant producer. The seven members of the cooperative currently produce over 2 million fruit plants. "The ongoing exchange of know-how among young nurseries helps produce high-quality plants that enable fruit…

“Apples from regions such as Iran and Washington are poised to help bridge the supply gap”

As the European and Indian apple production will be lower this year, a sound strategy for the import to India is required, to maintain the balance in the market, says Mr. Kamaruddeen, Managing Director for Aeden Fruits: “Amidst the challenges posed by the current apple production decline in India, our…

FreshPlaza Global Focus on Top Fruit

In October FreshPlaza will be focussing on the top fruit sector. Are you a grower, importer or supplier of apples and pears? If so we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com MarketingWould you…