The La Blottière's pear campaigns are in full swing this winter. The Qtee® campaign is drawing to a close, but the Sweet Sensation® and Abate campaigns are still going strong. The Sweet Sensation® campaign began in the week of October 6th and is expected to finish at the end of January in France and at read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

With Christmas and the New Year approaching, it seems like a good time to assess the situation in the hard fruit market. "The pear market continues to be under significant pressure. This trend has persisted since the end of September, and considering the current inventory levels, we..." read more

The first Edamame beans from De Aardappelhoeve appeared on Colruyt's shelves at the start of September. It was a milestone for Belgium as these locally grown soybeans were showcased in Belgian stores for the first time. This was an experiment by De Aardappelhoeve, but their ambition is substantial. Ultimately, they aim to be able to. read more

The German market undoubtedly offers opportunities for Abate Fetel pears, but Dutch people also like them, according to Mark van den Oever from Abate NL. "There is also strong interest from Italy and Canada. Even before the first trees were planted, contacts were established with Italian traders and the Dutch." read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

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With the New Year approaching, it is time to gradually evaluate the new pear harvest. "Overall, satisfaction prevails, but vigilance is high," says Tony Derwael of Bel'Export. "Let me start by saying that I am optimistic about the upcoming market, but internal quality, read more

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The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the last decade, as reported by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the past decade, according to new research released by GroentenFruit Huis. read more

In September, VLAM organized a tasting event for Belgian Conference pears at the Bologna wholesale market. There has been a growing interest from Belgian traders to explore export opportunities to Italy, where domestic pear production is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions, leading to increased imports... read more

The endive supply from California is currently in peak season and abundant. Mara Tiznado from California Endive mentioned, "We have plenty of roots. Right now we are selling around 80,000 lbs per week and we could sell 90,000 lbs per week. We really do have stronger and bigger roots this year, so production looks good." read more

Fresh Inset, the creator of Vidre+, has announced the results of trials conducted in Argentina, which revealed that its technology can extend the shelf life of pears by four to eight days. read more

The delphinium is a flower that has a way of commanding attention without ever raising its voice. Its tall, graceful spires and calming wash of sky blues, soft whites, and lavender tones have appeared for centuries in fine art, folklore, and cottage gardens. Today, the bloom feels especially read more

Trials conducted in Argentina have evaluated an MCPBag® system that releases 1-MCP inside each package to slow ripening in William's pears (Pyrus communis L.). The approach is being positioned as a potential method to reduce softening and waste in long supply chains where pears often lose quality. read more

On December 8th, the French Minister of Agriculture inaugurated the Food Sovereignty Conferences at the Rungis MIN, with the goal of outlining a national agricultural strategy for the next decade. However, according to the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP), "this endeavor cannot be pursued or succeed without the read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Organic pear sales have not picked up yet. "I have a feeling that sales this season are not as smooth as last year. Still, the Qtee variety is pretty much sold out by now. Moreover, we have already sorted some Conference pears, so I expect sales are slowly picking up," says Gerard Kenens of VerKen Bio. read more

The fresh fruit market in India is currently witnessing significant growth, especially for apples, pears, and grapes. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for premium and diverse varieties, both locally sourced and imported. The apple market, in particular, is thriving due to robust domestic production and sustained high demand. read more