Apeel Sciences has introduced a new line of "next generation" post-harvest solutions. Fresh Formulaics provides a plant-based substitute for traditional waxes and fungicides, which helps minimize spoilage, prolong the freshness of products, improve appearance, and reduce worker contact with harsh chemicals. read more

As reported in Perfil, the combination of a stagnating US dollar, declining consumption, oversupply, rising costs, high taxes, and a decrease in exports of fruits such as apples and pears has led to a crisis for fruit producers. read more

Fire blight, also known as pear fire blight, is a bacterial infection that affects apple and pear trees, as well as some host plants like hawthorn. It is characterized by brown-black discoloration, wilting, and shriveling of flowers, leaves, and branches. "Since the first observations..." read more

At the center of the presentation in Berlin are some of the most distinctive products of the Staay Food Group: pears, melons, and lettuces. In the spotlight is the exclusive Red Conference club pear. It is the only red pear available year-round, and it is grown in-house. read more

The Greenery has announced that the International Taste Institute in Brussels has awarded the Sweet Sensation Pear with the Superior Taste Award. "This award confirms the exceptional taste and quality of this pear, judged by top chefs and sommeliers," the company stated. read more

To jest trzeci rok z rzędu, kiedy zbiory gruszek odmiany Rocha były niewielkie. Vitor Santos, producent i eksporter gruszek Rocha w Portugalii, analizuje obecną kampanię. "W porównaniu z potencjalną produkcją wynoszącą 230 000/240 000 ton, zbiory gruszek Rocha w ciągu ostatnich 3 lat nie osiągnęły" read more

The weather in Crete has not been very cold so far, allowing greenhouse peppers to yield around 45 tons per hectare. According to Mr. Nikos Tsourdinis, the owner of the Cretan packing company Tsourdinis S.A., it appears that production will continue at these levels, possibly slightly lower, for... read more

Producers from Río Negro have warned that up to 100,000 tonnes of apples and pears could go unharvested in the first quarter of 2025 because the cost of doing so would exceed the prices offered by the large exporting companies. read more

The Opera La Pera prize contest is about to start. Starting today, in the retail outlets of over twenty Italian distribution chains, consumers who purchase Opera pears will be able to immediately find out if they have won one of the prizes (Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods) up for grabs. read more

The relocation of the European headquarters of plant protection products for crop defense is considered one of the most important challenges that the horticultural sector must face, or rather, "endure," given the unilateral imposition of the process. According to several operators, it is a top priority. read more

The Pears from Rincón de Soto, upon receiving this distinctive for the fourth consecutive time,

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Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more

The Lobello Pear Branch Cherry Tomato from Caparrós has once again achieved the Flavor of the Year 2025 seal, confirming seven consecutive years of this recognition and validating the effort and commitment put into it.

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At the Marca trade fair in Bologna, on January 15th at 3:00 PM in the Madrigale room, a study on the environmental impact of packaged fruits and vegetables commissioned by Pro Food - a group of producers of packaging for fresh food, and conducted by the Disafa of the University of Turin, will be presented. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Germany, Great Britain, and France are the target markets for the new "delicious pears," with a particular focus on them, she reports to the Fruit Trade Magazine. In order to understand how consumers can be enthused about pears and what obstacles exist for this. read more

The shocking news and images from the historic wildfires in Los Angeles, California that started on Tuesday morning continue to emerge. Although it appears that the fires are mainly impacting communities, homes, and causing loss of lives rather than affecting produce-growing areas, the situation remains concerning. read more

With the beginning of the new year, it's time for predictions in the logistics sector as well, but as specified by Massimo Delpozzo, the commercial director of Nord Ovest to IFN: "We operate in a sector that appears as a continuous flow of changes and challenges. Despite the apparent stability of." read more

"On Tuesday, January 7th, there was a significant rise in vegetable sales, suggesting a positive turnaround. Whether this pattern will persist or if it was merely a temporary surge linked to the Epiphany holiday is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, it appears to be a more substantial recovery compared to" read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more