Pears
LaDOP Peras de Rincón de Soto is once again starting the year with good news. For the third consecutive year, its pears have received the 'Flavour of the Year' award. This distinction, which is awarded by consumers, recognises the taste quality of the product.
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Moldova introduces seasonal import duty on apples
2024-01-24 00:00
In a unanimous decision, the Transnistrian Government has implemented a seasonal import duty on apples, aiming to safeguard domestic agricultural producers. The customs duty will take effect from January 27, 2024. The Ministry of Economic Development spearheaded the document's development.
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We cannot (despite ourselves) do without the Abbot
2024-01-24 00:00
Is Abbot Fetél, the quintessential Italian pear queen, forced to abdicate? After more than 150 years of reign (she was discovered in France in the mid-19th century), is it reasonable to hand over the throne to her successor? Besides, the aches and pains of age are making themselves felt; however, in the state
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"It's an easy choice when China is willing to pay €30 for a box of pears and, in Europe, it's a fight to get €12"
2024-01-24 00:00
The first South African pears destined for Origin Fruit Direct are on their way to the Netherlands. "Over the years, the South African top fruit import volume has significantly decreased. We're a relatively small player and try to specialize mainly in blushed pears," says Randolf Aaldijk. "The
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Trade reacts to loss of produce industry “legend”
2024-01-23 21:00
The fresh produce trade has reacted with shock and sadness to the news that Heath Wilkins, founder and managing director of New Zealand cooperative Golden Bay Fruit, has died unexpectedly at the age of 54.
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Flanders at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024
2024-01-23 11:00
Every year, FRUIT LOGISTICA attracts numerous trade visitors from all over the world to the German capital. Flanders' agricultural marketing agency VLAM is once again organising the trade fair appearance of the Flemish fruit, vegetable, potato and fruit tree sector this year with crispy
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Argentina cautiously optimistic ahead of 2024 topfruit campaign
2024-01-23 09:00
Lower European and pear stocks and a good quality crop augur well for the start of the new Argentine topfruit campaign. The South American country will be looking to recover some of it lost market share after seeing a significant drop in exports to key European markets last year.
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Argentina cautiously optimistic ahead of 2024 topfruit campaign
2024-01-23 09:00
Lower European and pear stocks and a good quality crop augur well for the start of the new Argentine topfruit campaign. The South American country will be looking to recover some of it lost market share after seeing a significant drop in exports to key European markets last year.
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"The shift towards pears or club varieties makes Elstar prices interesting again this season"
2024-01-23 00:00
In the Netherlands, apple cultivation has had several challenging years. But Dirk Jan van Lutterveld sees a notable shift this year. "Elstar and Jonagold supplies have decreased so much that we can finally sell them at interesting prices this season," begins the Dutch top fruit grower.
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Bardsley England to be wound down following ‘unsustainable losses’
2024-01-22 16:00
Kent fruit grower Bardsley England is in the process of being wound down by parent company Camellia Plc after suffering “unsustainable losses”.
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Pears: in the Southern Hemisphere the numbers add up
2024-01-22 00:00
The production of perene in the main countries of the Southern Hemisphere - Argentina, South Africa and Chile - is expected to grow slightly over last year by about 2 percentage points, for an aggregate value of more than 1.3 million tonnes. This is according to a recent Fas report (the
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The import of grapes from South Africa to Israel has been suspended
2024-01-22 00:00
Two major companies in Israel, Shufersal and Rami Levi, have stopped ordering grapes from South Africa. This decision is driven by concerns about a consumer boycott related to South Africa's lawsuit against Israel.
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Wholesale, only citrus fruits drive the markets
2024-01-22 00:00
In January, the wholesale markets appear 'flattened' somewhat throughout Italy. After the Christmas holidays, January is a month of transition, in which customers limit their purchases and are generally disoriented in their choice of products. Only citrus fruits seem
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TSW 2024 - you had to be there! (Part I)
2024-01-22 00:00
The TSW trade fair has for many years been an event bringing together the berry industry, including nurseries offering planting material. Their number is increasing every year, mainly with foreign companies selling more and more strawberry or raspberry seedlings to Polish growers. Z
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Data to be presented for the Eden variety pear
2024-01-22 00:00
A recently introduced pear variety, with more than 50 hectares planted to date, including 35 in southern Italy, has shown excellent adaptability to different soil and climate conditions. Uzi Cairo of Cairo & Doutcher plant nursery, the exclusive distributor for Italy of Eden pear trees,
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Fruit box 99 - Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
2024-01-18 18:00
Fresh produce businesses face some huge environmental challenges. Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale tells Chris White how France’s number one apple and pear supplier has formed a supply chain consortium to confront these challenges and convert them into a marketing opportunity
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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"This top fruit season can't go wrong on many fronts"
2024-01-18 00:00
"We can be cautiously optimistic halfway through the sales season. Despite the significant cost increases across the board - in production, sales, and logistics - we've collectively managed to achieve a good return on top fruit so far," begins Randy Dijksman of the Dutch company Combilo.
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Post-harvest pears: promising results with phenyl-lactic acid
2024-01-18 00:00
Phenyl lactic acid is a natural antimicrobial that is widely used in the food industry and also in cosmetics. It also seems to have found application in fruit and vegetables for post-harvest pears. It is synthesised by several microorganisms, including Geotrichum candidum,
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Melinda, gross sales to grow by 8-10%
2024-01-18 00:00
The Melinda Consortium's forecasts for 2023/2024 are encouraging.
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