Pears

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

The symptoms of this disease appear intriguingly. In the 2025 season, there is an exceptionally early and intense occurrence of raspberry rust, caused by the fungus Phragmidium rubi-ideai. Weather conditions - fluctuating temperatures and increased humidity. read more

"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

The fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea produces spores abundantly on aging and damaged tissues in damp, humid, and low light conditions. This can result in rapid outbreaks of the pathogen and cause a decrease in sales of large mixed containers due to the death of individual plants. Smaller, shaded areas are particularly susceptible. read more

The supply of watermelons from the southeast appears to be abundant for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, despite the slow start in supply from south Florida. "They're a bit behind because they had a cooler winter than last year, so they're probably about a week to a read more

This year, representatives from the sector will meet at the three-day event to discuss the situation in the Northern Hemisphere as well as the global perspectives for apples and pears. read more

Despite fluctuating weather conditions, the asparagus season in Bavaria is progressing smoothly. Harvests are satisfying, with producers praising the quality of the spears as excellent. Consumers can expect a plentiful supply of regional asparagus, as reported by the Franconian Asparagus Producers' Association. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

The flower industry has always been associated with beauty, creativity, and emotion. However, underneath the delicate petals, it is a business influenced by changing seasons, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving consumer expectations. As we progress further into the digital era and confront growing environmental issues, read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Perla Nera's participation in the 2025 edition of Macfrut, one of the important events for the international fruit and vegetable sector, was successfully carried out. read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The tomato category is a cornerstone for sales and margin in the fruit and vegetable department, but it is also, in every respect, the most complicated in relation to consumer preferences: the multiple variables related to aesthetic appearance, taste, and texture intersect with... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust, read more