Contrasting expectations for EU’s apple and pear crops

Contrasting expectations for EU’s apple and pear crops
EU apple production is set to grow by 10% this season. However, pear volumes are estimated to plummet by 28%, according to data presented at the Prognosfruit 2021 Online Conference. […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Italy’s apple orchards suffer extensive hail damage

Italy’s apple orchards suffer extensive hail damage
Many parts of northern Italy’s apple production in the Val di Non region have suffered damage due to an unexpected hailstorm on Thursday 22 July. Italiafruit News reports that the […]
Thu 12/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Pink Lady outperforms overall apple market

Pink Lady outperforms overall apple market
Pink Lady® has announced surpassing 200,000 tons in sales in 37 weeks, representing a 30% rise from the previous year. The mild climate throughout ripening until harvest and the increase […]
Wed 11/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Impressive line-up at Prognosfruit 2021 Online Conference

Impressive line-up at Prognosfruit 2021 Online Conference
Prognosfruit Conference, Europe’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, takes place this week and offers an outstanding programme. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prognosfruit 2021 will again […]
Mon 02/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Prognosfruit 2021 to be held online in August

Prognosfruit 2021 to be held online in August
To comply with the current COVID-19 restrictions, Prognosfruit 2021 will be taking place as an online conference on 5 August 2021. Registrations are now open and stakeholders and journalists are […]
Wed 07/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Projected slump in world apple production

Projected slump in world apple production
Severe spring frosts in China and lower exportable supplies in Europe and the US are expected to lead to a smaller apple crop in 2020/21, according to USDA estimates. Global […]
Thu 01/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s fruit crops suffer impact of heavy rains

Chile’s fruit crops suffer impact of heavy rains
Chile’s deciduous fruit season is expected to be worse than last year’s, with production and export of table grapes, apples, and pears projected to fall due to moderate temperatures and […]
Wed 02/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

8% fall in New Zealand apple crop

8% fall in New Zealand apple crop
New Zealand producers won’t be getting the record apple crop they’d been expecting due to weather damage to crops. Early indications were for a near-record harvest in 2020/2021, according to […]
Wed 26/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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