British apple and pear news
Good crop, superb skin finish and sweeter taste: UK apple and pear growers share their predictions for the 2025 harvest
September 2025 will mark the start of the new British apple and pear season, and UK growers say that a dry growing season has not hampered the developing fruit. Instead, 2025 could be the best for quality and flavour for many years. Young apples and pears are now...
Largest ever UK apple and pear tree census and storage survey indicates ‘pivotal moment’ for the sector
As part of its long-term strategic planning, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the top fruit grower organisation, has conducted two in-depth studies (orchard census and storage survey) of current and future UK apple and pear orchard infrastructure. The...
Veg Power to promote apple and pear snacking
Veg Power is launching an #AttackTheSnack campaign and promoting health snacking on British apples and pears for children. The campaign runs during the summer and into the new British apple and pear season in September and October. The campaign will specifically...
Tesco starts to pull ahead in the battle for British apple top spot
Nine months into the current British apple and pear season and the competition for BAPL retailer of the year is hotting up. British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) represents UK growers and collates monthly data on how many British apples and pears UK retailers are...
UK apple growers target Vietnam in new export push for premium fruit
For the last few years, the top fruit grower association, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), has been running a dedicated export grower group to explore potential markets for premium, larger-size British apples. Now, the BAPL board has approved seed...
Beat hay fever naturally: How quercetin in British apples can help
As spring and summer roll in, so do the dreaded symptoms of hay fever—itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and a runny nose that won’t quit. For many allergy sufferers, relief often comes from over-the-counter antihistamines. But did you know that nature might offer a gentler,...
BAPL retailer webinar
On 3rd April 2025, BAPL held its annual retailer webinar. Broadcaster, Charlotte Smith, expertly introduced and chaired the event, which gave retailers, political stakeholders and others the chance to hear direct from BAPL growers. BAPL executive chair, Ali Capper,...
BAPL AGM – 2nd April 2025
British Apples & Pears Limited held its annual AGM at NIAB‘s new Mumford Building in East Malling, Kent and online (via Zoom) on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. BAPL was delighted to share the day with friends and colleagues from the National Fruit Show. The...
Aldi and Tesco battle for British apple and pear top spot, while Asda performance soars
Six months into the current British apple and pear season and the competition for BAPL retailer of the year is hotting up. British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) represents UK growers and collates monthly data on how many British apples and pears UK retailers are...
April tax changes will increase apple prices and stifle orchard investment, according to growers
Food inflation is on the rise again, according to British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower association. The anticipated increases in apples are a direct consequence of government policy to increase the costs of employment. From 6th April...
How long do British apples store in the fridge?
Do you keep your apples in the fridge or the fruit bowl? One of the great things about British apples is that they are great value because there is so little food waste. You can buy a pack of apples and, if you keep them in your fridge, they’ll still be as...
Apples can help with sleep
An apple a day … could be good for our sleep! Snacking on an apple in the evening could be the ideal way to ensure you get a night of quality rest. According to Manchester University, apples contain tryptophan which prompts the production of the sleep hormone...