Pears

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

Google is aiming to revolutionize virtual meetings by enabling participants to appear as 3D figures on screen. In partnership with HP, they are working on a display that can convert 2D images into 3D, according to a report by Androidnews. This innovative technology, called Google Beam, utilizes artificial intelligence to achieve this transformation. read more

Thrips parvispinus have been appearing in Michigan greenhouses in recent years. Here is an overview of the most recent research on how to manage this invasive pest in case it appears in your greenhouse. Severe damage from Thrips parvispinus on Dipladenia. read more

Koelhuis Dronten has begun construction on a new 4,000 m² cold storage facility. The new space is specifically designed to store arable crops like carrots and celeriac, and will have the capacity to hold 8,200 crates spread across ten mechanically cooled cells. This new facility will replace the old ULO cooling system. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new color variety in heuchera called Heuchera 'Iridescent'. This new type showcases delicate pink flowers that beautifully enhance its vibrant and shimmering foliage. The pearly leaves of Heuchera 'Iridescent' transition from a rose-pink hue to a silver-lavender shade as they mature. read more

Google is hoping to revolutionize virtual meetings by making participants appear as 3D figures on screen. In collaboration with HP, they are developing a display that transforms 2D images into 3D, as reported by Androidnews. This technology, known as Google Beam, uses artificial intelligence to read more

The International Pear Congress, Interpera, is scheduled to be held on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Hasselt, Belgium. The congress will bring together international stakeholders from the pear industry to address important issues impacting the sector. This year's event is co-organized by AREFLH (Assembly of European. read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

There may be black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing they often disappear from the scene quickly, because nowadays decent treatment of employees is an absolute requirement for the success and survival of each one. read more

There may be some black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing, they often quickly disappear from the scene because decent treatment of employees is nowadays an absolute prerequisite for the success and survival of each one. read more

In none of the past five years, there has been a single week where a higher number of advertisements for kohlrabi were reached than in the current 21st week. After the transition to the German season, kohlrabi almost completely disappeared from the advertising leaflets. read more

A recent update from British Apple & Pear growers provides monthly data on the volume of British apples sold through UK supermarkets. The figures offer insight into how major retailers support domestic apple producers. The dataset includes a recent correction to Asda's sales. read more

The unusual frequency of rain recorded between April and May is causing difficulties for the production of pears in Cuneo and Piedmont. This was highlighted by Coldiretti, which has requested the Regional Agriculture Assessor Paolo Bongioanni, through a specific letter, to pay attention to the situation. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

The introduction of a 10% tariff on non-traditional Peruvian agricultural exports to the United States, which could be raised to 20%, has compelled the sector to reassess its strategies. Mario Salazar, an agro-exporter with over 27 years of experience and author of the "Strategic Evaluation" read more

It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

A new variety called "Tupai King," also known as Squirrel King, is making a name for itself in the competitive premium durian market. Originating from Penang, Malaysia, Tupai King is attracting attention for its distinct sweet flavor. Despite its unattractive appearance, this variety stands out due to its delicious taste, generating interest in... read more

Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team. read more

As if by magic, even politics seems to have finally realized the crucial issue represented by the withdrawal of agrochemicals, accompanied by the lack of alternative solutions and the limited regulatory reciprocity between EU member states and non-European countries. A change read more

Chiquita made its first appearance at Macfrut, at the stand named "More taste 10 and praise", with the social icon Miss Chiquita, to talk about the product quality, as told by Vaje Haka, brand manager of Chiquita Italia. Starting with innovation, featuring the Yelloway project. read more