Pears

Large wholesale quantities of the new onion harvest have recently appeared on the wholesale markets of the capital of Uzbekistan, being offered at the same price as last year. However, this has occurred alongside a significant rise in wholesale prices for onions from the previous year, as reported by experts from EastFruit. read more

Probable or true? Many times appearances are deceiving and if not investigated thoroughly with method, there is a risk of getting things wrong. The world of fruit and vegetables, always traditionalist, often sets aside extraordinary opportunities on the altar of 'we have always done it this way so far'. read more

The open-field season for Belgian asparagus has started much earlier than last year. While many growers struggled to harvest the 'white gold' from open ground before Easter last season, this year, the timing appears to be far more favorable. "We've been busy for over a week now, and things are." read more

The quantities of German asparagus available are increasing weekly. However, there are significant regional price differences. For example, in Munich, a kilogram of white asparagus costs EUR 31.80, while in Berlin and Cologne, fans of the healthy spears can find them at a lower price. read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have already started appearing on the local market, but the season will kick into full gear in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the last few, with a significant increase in volume." read more

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more

Apal, Australia's industry body for the apple and pear industries, has released its latest industry strategy for the years 2025-2030. read more

South African deliveries have dominated the pear market, especially with varieties such as Williams Christ, Cheeky, Rosemarie, and Packham's Triumph. While Abate Fetel from the same origin was the dominant variety at this time last year, it is only sporadically appearing in very small quantities this year. Overall, read more

In the pear market, the situation is quite balanced. "A few major players have stocked up sufficiently and will have products available until the end of the season, but in general, supplies are limited. Even at the Belgian auctions, there is barely any product remaining," notes Jeroen op't Hof. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have been appearing on the local market for some time now, but the full season is expected to begin in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the past few seasons, with a significant increase in volume." read more

The Australian apple and pear industry has published its 2025-30 Industry Strategy, which outlines priorities aimed at promoting sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience. Developed by the industry body APAL, the strategy builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018 and addresses the ongoing challenges that the industry faces. read more

The first Moroccan melons - especially those from the earliest regions, such as Dakhla - have already started to appear on international markets. Currently, "demand is very high and far exceeds the available supply," as stated by Agrimaroce. read more

With a surprising move that appears to be a complete U-turn, Donald Trump announced on Truth that he is immediately suspending reciprocal tariffs on countries that have expressed an intention to negotiate, maintaining them for three months, just on the day they were due to come into effect. read more

Egipt's ascension to dominance in the citrus category has appeared unstoppable, yet it has faced its fair share of challenges. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have hindered export operations and are still ongoing, as stated by Osama Saleh, the commercial manager of producer-exporter Houd El. read more

A famous advertisement that has been airing for years on major generalist TV networks warns that the disappearance of bees threatens important crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. However, this narrative seems overly alarmist, considering that the cultivated areas of these products read more

Stemilt is collaborating with Day's Century Growers, a family-owned pear producer and packer in British Columbia, Canada, to sublicense the new Hw624 pear, branded as Happi Pear®, in order to provide locally grown Happi Pears to Canadian consumers. Stemilt's director of research and development, Rob Blakey; read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANP Pera Rocha, and the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) met in Avignon last week to discuss 3 key points that will shape the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France. One of the topics discussed was plastic packaging, with concerns raised about the difficulties in applying the PPWR regulation. read more

The French Garden (TFG), a wholesaler based in New Covent Garden, has purchased three new Renault tractor units for its 13.6 ft trailers in order to enhance the efficiency and appearance of its fleet. read more