Pears

The Italian apple brand Melinda made an appearance at Milan Fashion Week with a new collection of clothing, accessories, and gifts designed to turn heads and showcase its products. read more

The global pear market is currently going through a period of transition, as the Northern Hemisphere approaches the end of its storage season while exports from the Southern Hemisphere are on the rise. In key markets, trade dynamics are being influenced by quality differentiation, selective purchasing patterns, and... read more

"The 2026 Argentine pear season started slightly earlier this year due to good flowering and spring weather. However, overall production will be reduced. The hailstorms at the end of last year and the beginning of this season led to an estimated 15% to 20% decline. These hail events mainly impacted" read more

In the last season, a new biostimulator from Yara called YaraAmplix Optivi appeared on the market. The product was widely used during the latest edition of the Blueberry and Raspberry Factory in Karczmiska, proving its usefulness in challenging conditions for berry crops. read more

"Rynek gruszek jest w dużej mierze stabilny w tym sezonie, z dobrym ruchem i wyraźnymi różnicami między segmentami jakościowymi i kanałami sprzedaży" - powiedział Mark Vernooij z Urfruit. "Rok 2026 rozpoczął się od mocnych sprzedaży. Gruszki płynnie trafiały do różnych miejsc docelowych wewnątrz i poza Europą. Kombinacja read more

Powell Gardens is starting the spring season by bringing back one of its yearly exhibitions, "Orchid Delirium." However, this year, the exhibit might have a slightly different appearance. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Orchid Delirium exhibition will honor the White House. read more

Tesco's UK chief executive was under pressure at the NFU Conference regarding farm returns, import standards, and long-term supply commitments, with a particular focus on fresh produce. Ali Capper, chair of British Apples and Pears, asked if Tesco would provide a 20-year written commitment. read more

The organic pear market is gradually transitioning to the overseas season. The final stocks are being cleared, and at VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, the Conference pears are now completely sold out. The focus has shifted to Natyra sales, which begin next week. "We are starting a bit earlier, but it wo read more

The Argentinean pear campaign began in early January with the Williams variety. By this point in the season, the main red and green varieties including Red Bartlett, Red Anjou, Anjou Verde, Abate, and Packham's have already been harvested, according to Emelka's general manager Ariel Sabbag. read more

John Kusters describes the first months after becoming chairperson of the Netherlands Fruit Growers Organization (NFO) in July as "challenging, but enjoyable." With his background as a Conference pear grower and cultivation advisor, he sees a gap between policy and practice and wants to better... read more

The so-called "specialty beans category" is frequently highlighted in various market reports. With its potential as a meat substitute and protein source, the sky appears to be the limit for this segment. Supermarkets recognize opportunities in the legume category, but many retailers are still facing challenges. read more

Currently, many crates are still filled with pears, but fruit growers Mathijn and Leo van Dijk from Lexmond are already preparing for the new crate-washing season. Several years ago, the brothers developed a mobile storage crate washing unit, which they use to clean crates at growers' locations. read more

Don't just call it a "snack" anymore. What we are witnessing is a real Snacking Revolution. According to YouGov, 79% of Italians regularly consume snacks throughout the day. The data speaks for itself: 45% of shopping carts today contain at least one. read more

Europejska branża pomidorowa wyraziła obawy dotyczące tego, co uważa za "zniknięcie" kluczowych danych na temat importu z Maroka i Sahary Zachodniej. Producenci i eksporterzy krytykują brak zaktualizowanych informacji i domagają się większej przejrzystości oraz aby Komisja Europejska przestrzegała...

The European tomato industry has voiced concerns about what it sees as the "disappearance" of crucial data on imports from Morocco and Western Sahara. Producers and exporters criticize the lack of updated information and call for greater transparency and for the European Commission to adhere to... read more

The tomato sector is heating up again on the EU-Morocco front. In recent weeks, producers and exporters have reported the "disappearance" - or at least the anomaly - of official information on import volumes from Morocco and Western Sahara, asking for. read more

The Australian achacha season usually runs from January to March, but this year it is running a little later than usual. The world's first commercial achacha plantation was established in 2003 in North Queensland, with fruit appearing in 2009. Every year, the fruit's popularity is rising. read more

The Indian mango season is expected to have high volumes this year, according to Kartik Sakhiya, the founder of Akshar Agri Exports based in Gujarat, India. He anticipates that the season will start in mid-March with the early Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra. Sakhiya also mentioned that the supply will be controlled with a gradual harvesting process. read more

Iron chlorosis, or yellowing of young leaves, is one of the most persistent and costly micronutrient disorders in floriculture production. Crops often appear healthy and uniform early in the cycle. Then, as the substrate pH drifts upward, interveinal chlorosis begins to show on newly expanding. read more

Na rynku brukselki sprzedaż nadal pozostaje bardzo powolna, mówi Andre Noordhoek z Noordhoek Agro w Bleiswijk. "Tak było przez cały sezon. Wydaje się, że ludzie już nie czują potrzeby spożywania brukselki. Oczekiwałoby się, że chłodna pogoda pobudzi konsumpcję, ale" read more

Frullàamplia is expanding and renewing its range of fruit pulp with the Emilia-Romagna Igp Pear Line, enhancing an already existing reference on the shelves with a graphic restyling and the introduction of new formats designed to meet various consumer needs. read more