Pears

North America heavily depends on Costa Rica for its supply of pineapples, with the Central American country holding a market share of around 85 percent in Canada and 90 percent in the United States. Consumers prefer the consistency, taste, flavor, and appearance of Costa Rican pineapples, and all sales channels show loyalty to them. read more

Azaleas are regaining their spotlight – and FlorAmor is leading the way. In this article, Klasmann-Deilmann explores how the company is reinventing this classic plant, from breeding to branding, and setting the course for a more modern and sustainable future. FlorAmor brings together the read more

A narrative review published in Nutrients examined the evidence regarding the use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits for managing metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS is a cardiometabolic disorder characterized by dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, central obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, and hypertension. read more

The New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) board has announced the appointment of Danielle Adsett as chief executive, effective immediately. read more

In week 12, the first spears of this year's season were already harvested at the Kallen farm. The Prius and Rakete varieties marked the "record-early" start to the season, although they could have started even a week earlier, notes Helena Kallen, who runs the Dormagen-based asparagus farm. read more

Anthony Oboussier, a grower based in Alixan in the Drôme region, is anticipating the critical March-April period with some relief, while maintaining vigilance. This period is typically characterized by the threat of spring frosts, but the weather this year appears to be relatively mild. "There is no risk of frost in the." read more

Kolejne istotne wydarzenie „naturalnego kwitnienia” odmieniło australijski rynek ananasów, przy czym Anthony Dobson, dyrektor generalny Tropical Pines, opisał cykl zakłóceń, który przeszedł od nadmiaru do niedoboru w ciągu zaledwie kilku tygodni. Idealnie, plantatorzy kontrolują dwa latacykl. read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

Loquat has been seen for sale in a supermarket in Minsk, making a rare appearance of the fruit in the local market. The product was imported from China. The retail price is approximately 62 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (€18.00/kg), suggesting a positioning in the non-mass segment. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

The current estimated pack-out volume of pears in the Pacific Northwest is 16.7 million boxes (equivalent to 20 kg or 44 lb each). This figure represents a decrease of about two million boxes from the mid-October estimated pack-out, mainly due to normal shrinkage during the season. Additionally, the pack-out per bin is not... read more

To truly make a difference when it comes to promoting a product, it's not just about the fame of the chosen face, but the credibility of the connection that the testimonial is able to build with the brand and the audience. And it's a feeling that, in the case of Gerry Scotti and Perla Nera, can be found read more

The California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 have concluded. On Friday, the final locations shut their doors, and it appears to have been another successful edition. Sirekit Mol from Beekenkamp stated, "It was a very good and successful week. Fortunately, it wasn't as hot as the week before." read more

Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For example, Bramley's seedling apples averaged €1.29/kg, up from €1.21/kg, marking an increase of €0.08 or 7%. read more

ING will make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May, supporting a new contemporary garden commissioned by the Saatchi Gallery. ING's first appearance at the show supports its drive to grow its UK presence, building the brand and deepening relationships as it pursues its ambition to read more

On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos, being transported from Kazakhstan to the Moscow region, had listed a logistics center instead of the country of origin. read more

Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the most complex challenges for the tomato industry globally. Since its appearance in major production areas, the virus has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to spread and adapt, putting pressure on the entire tomato supply chain. read more

"The retirement age used to be 65, and when that was raised to 67, I really had to sigh. But now that I have turned 67 myself, I cannot imagine retiring," Eric van Bergem laughs. So he plans to continue for quite a few more years. "If your work is also your hobby and it makes you happy," read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more