British apple and pear news
Why some British apple and pear orchards are being dug up
The BBC (The One Show and BBC Kent) recently reported on how apple farmers in Kent are being forced to dig up their orchards. Understandably, this has concerned British apple lovers. We want to explain a little about why apple orchard planting is on hold. Why are...
British Apples & Pears to publish monthly sales data
British apple retailer of the year to be announced in September 2023 British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) will start publishing monthly apple sales data on its website from February 2023. The data, aggregated from BAPL member returns, will show the tonnages of...
Mothering Sunday Recipe Ideas
Mothering Sunday apple treats to show her you care Give your mum a break from the kitchen and show her how much you care on Mothering Sunday. We’ve chosen a few recipes that are just perfect for Mothering Sunday. Using British apples, they’re not only...
IPM research – call for proposals
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has opened a call for research proposals related to integrated pest and disease management (IPM). Applications are open to single contractors or collaborative consortia. The deadline for proposals is midday on 28 February...
Future of British apple and pear growing on a knife edge: New grower survey reveals scale of crisis for British top fruit industry
Over a third of orders for new apple trees have been cancelled Supermarket returns for growers are not meeting increased costs A British Grower Association (BGA) survey of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) members conducted in late 2022 has revealed a major...
It’s The Apple Floss-ophy: Leading Dental Hygienist Hails an Apple a Day to Prevent Dental Decay
Eight out of ten adults in the UK have one or more teeth with decay, which have either been filled or pulled out More than one in five children show signs of tooth decay Tooth decay is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide The new year sees health...
Raymond Blanc’s Apple Tasting Notes
Download the pdf Discover more about British apple varieties...
Rob Hobson Heart Health Research
Download Apple Heart Health Research here A Research Summary by Rob Hobson,...
British Apples and Pears are encouraging consumers to buy British apples over imported varieties as an environmentally friendly choice, in a bid to reduce food miles
British apples are the best choice a shopper can make – they are affordable, they store brilliantly in the fridge, they are nutritious, and they have low food miles which means they are not just kind to our wallets but are also kind to our environment. Transporting...
An apple a day keeps dull skin at bay leading dermatologist hails apples as secret snack for glowing skin
In the depths of winter, many of us will be ramping up our skin regimes in a bid to fix dry and tired-looking skin. With a lack of moisture in the air as our heating is on full blast, dry skin can become a real concern, and our faces can quickly appear dull and...
It’s crunch time: Leading nutritionist debunks Brits’ top food myths and promotes an apple a day to kickstart the new year
The New Year is hailed by Brits as the best time to set those important health goals. In fact, last year, over 23 million Brits relied on New Year’s resolutions to improve their physical and mental health, and 2022 is looking to be no different. However, many of...
Don’t shave the conversation for later: Leading nutritionist promotes pears for men’s health this movember
With the British pear season in full swing, more emphasis is being placed on the health benefits of our delicious, home-grown fruit. Yet, many of us are unaware of the profound benefits of pears for men’s health. The British pear season coincides with the annual...