Apples
News and market analysis for the worldwide apple Industry, including apple growers, apple suppliers, import and export, wholesale and retail.
Vip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
France and Mexico discuss trade and investment
After seven years of negotiations, French apples could be closer than ever to gaining access to the Mexican market, as Trump’s tariffs encourage greater cooperation outside the US
Export challenges mount as Cape Town port struggles continue
Old problems return to the city’s container terminal and are severely disrupting export operations
Premium varieties drive Scales’ apple export growth
Owner of NZ suppliers Mr Apple and Fern Ridge predicts its combined apple production will top 3.7mn cartons by 2027
Vip’s herbicide-free apples attract market premium
Consortium’s new environmentally friendly line already has the backing of several growers in its home region of Val Venosta
Three Italian apple suppliers form new association
Alpoma APO brings together Vog, Vip, and Vog Products, who together will focus on R&D, sustainability and new commercial projects
Jazz Juniors launched in boost to both kids and growers
Fun-sized fruit are expected to be a big hit with children
Fruit breeder CIV names new general manager
Former commercial director Federico Stanzani takes on lead role as consortium targets future growth
New Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
South African apples return to Thailand after 16-year absence
The country’s apple exporters have said they are delighted to be back in Thailand, with the first fruit set to be unveiled this week
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
RedPop apples set to double production by 2028
Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia
Video: VOG homes in on the range to grow demand
Head of marketing Hannes Tauber explains why success in the apple market means offering consumers a broad range of different products
Registrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
Government policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
Tru-Cape meets rising demand for quality apples in Africa
With approximately half of all apples marketed by South Africa exporter Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the exporter says it continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments across the continent’s fresh fruit industry
Strong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest
First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March
Heartland Fruit wins Foodstuffs South Island Fresh Partnership Award
Award honours 20-year relationship supplying daily Luv’ya apples
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
Summerland Varieties plans global launch for new apple brands
Snowflake is already sold by a number of retailers in Canada, with production of ‘tri-coloured’ Sunpunch apples due to expand
Argentina’s Port of San Antonio Este sees big drop in fruit shipments
Volume of pears loaded from the port down significantly this season, despite Argentine exports rising overall
T&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law
New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit
Hortfin reflects on its impact in South Africa
There have been many challenges over the past seven years, but executives say cooperation has carried the initiative forward
Improved apples performance signals bounce back for T&G Global
T&G saw an operating profit of NZ$12.7mn in 2024 compared to a loss of NZ$45.6mn in 2023
Another bumper crop expected for Washington apples
Despite initial forecasts, mid-season packouts have 2024/25 crop at 134.6mn cartons – just under 2023/24’s second largest in history which had growers barely breaking even
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Montague Farms calls consumers to SweeTango crunch
More than 220 tonnes of the Honeycrisp and Zestar cross will hit Australian shelves in 2025
Welgemeen Boerdery claims top honour at Ceres Fruit Growers’ Awards
Small innovations make all the difference according to owner, the Hanekom family from the Witzenberg
T&G and WinCommerce partner to grow Envy apple sales across Vietnam
Following the signing of a new MoU, WinCommerce has agreed to increase ranging and promotions to increase sales of Envy by 50 per cent
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
Scales secures near six-fold profit increase as premium apple sales grow
Premium apple varieties set to account for 75 per cent of all company’s exports by 2027
Yamaha launches agriculture arm with the acquisition of Robotics Plus and The Yield
Acquisition follows years of strategic investment into the businesses by Yamaha
Spain’s retailers opting for more homegrown apples and pears
National product accounted for 61 per cent of total top fruit sales last year