British apple and pear news
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...
BAPL/Niab R&D meeting on 10 February 2025
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) R&D meeting 2025. With colleagues from Niab, the BAPL research and development team hosted a full day of presentations from researchers and experts to share the latest in crop protection technologies and approaches. More...
Aldi again tops new season British apple sales
September 2024 marked the official start of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which retailers were best at backing British in the first four months of the apple year. As in the 2023/24 season, Aldi...
BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting on 10 February 2025
The BAPL research and development team will again be hosting its annual R&D day on 10th February 2025 in the Mumford Building at Niab East Malling, Kent. This year the event is being hosted jointly with Niab. BAPL members will be given priority booking for...
Food price inflation – a warning about what to expect in 2025
A new analysis of costs facing British apple and pear growers indicates that food price rises – inflation – in 2025 are now an inevitable consequence of recent government policy. Put simply, new analysis has revealed that the latest budget announcements...
New call for research proposals on IPM in apples and pears
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) research and development team has published a research call for proposals aimed at improving integrated pest and disease management (IPM) in commercial apples and pears. The new apple and pear IPM research programme will...