"I don't see pear prices just falling, bright spots on apple market too"
Dutch pears are fetching good prices. "Things are running very smoothly. The large sizes are selling for between €1.25 and 1.35. Those higher prices slow down sales somewhat, but I don't

UK farmers forced to diversify
Due to rising energy costs and a shortage of migrant labor at harvest times (due to Brexit), many British fruit and vegetable growers are in financial trouble. Kent apple farmer James Smith is one

Southern Hemisphere to produce bigger volume of Kissabel apples
A bigger quantity of Kissabel apples grown across the Southern Hemisphere is expected to reach the international market in the next two to three years, according to the brand’s owners. Growers

Kanzi, full of energy with the Deejay Ten
Satisfying consumers with an extraordinary taste experience until June? Yes You Kanzi®! It's a dynamic public, always looking for an injection of energy, that of the apple marketed by the VOG and

Rockit on track for record crop
Rockit is expecting to deliver its biggest season yet, with record export volumes expected in 2023 and a new global marketing campaign kicking off in April. The New Zealand-headquartered miniature

“Stocks are already 20% lower compared to the previous year”
March has been a very strong month for the Polish apples, says Jan Nowakowski, manager for Polish apple distributor, Genesis Fresh: “The sales of apples in March peaked compared to February and

WAC promotes Lindsey Huber
The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has promoted Lindsey Huber to the position of international marketing manager. Huber is now responsible for overseeing promotional marketing activities in

Kiwi company looking at record apple export despite cyclone impact
New Zealand apple brand, Rockit has said it will deliver its biggest season yet, with record export volumes expected in 2023. This is despite the impact of the February cyclone on orchards in

Jabłka Joya zwiększają widoczność w Irlandii
Joya Europe widzi w tym sezonie dobre możliwości dla jabłek Joya, ponieważ wolumeny rynkowe podwoiły się do 13 tys. ton w porównaniu z ubiegłym sezonem. Programy nasadzeń we

Golden Delicious are steamed
At least once in our lives we have all tasted them. Cooked apples are an iconic dish in the Italian culinary tradition. Beloved especially by children, this product represents a healthy snack

Яблоки Joya повышают узнаваемость в Ирландии
Joya Europe видит хорошие возможности для яблока Joya в этом сезоне, так как товарные объемы удвоились до 13 000 тонн

Joya apples increase visibility in Ireland
Joya Europe sees good opportunities for the Joya apple this season, as marketable volumes have doubled to 13,000 tonnes compared with last season. Plantation programmes in Italy and Spain will

Making a name for Ugandan fresh produce
What are Uganda’s main fresh produce exports and markets in Europe? We make about $50m annually from fruit and vegetable exports and our aim is to increase that to around $200m in the next four

Washington Apple Commission announces staff changes
International Marketing Director Rebecca Lyons announced her June 30 retirement at the March 30 Washington Apple Commission Board of Directors meeting. Lyons, who started at the Commission in

West Australian apple event attracts global audience

“Moldova is gradually diversifying its apple export market”
According to Iurie Fala, CEO of Moldova Fruct, the country’s fruit growers and exporters association Moldova is exporting fewer of its apples to the CIS region than it did a couple of years ago:

Apples hit by cost-of-production crisis
Most British apple growers are losing money as the cost of production soars. Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) made the stark claim this week after laying bare the true

Dole introduces new, sweetest pineapple
Dole Food Company is introducing a new juicier, more aromatic and golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience The new fruit will be available in