Pears

This year marks 10 years at Prevar for Snow Hardy, who joined the company in 2015 as Commercial Manager, bringing deep industry experience from previous roles in the horticulture sector. He was tasked with leading the global commercialization of new apple and pear cultivars developed through The... read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

With a 20% increase in sales volume, the 2025 commercial campaign of Perla Nera has ended with great satisfaction from the entire supply chain, confirming it as the consumers' favorite watermelon. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

Nominated for the Sival d'Or in the Varietal Innovation category, the brand new Kiara® pear (Cepora cov.), unveiled this summer to growers and technicians, was presented on November 25th and 26th at SITEVI in Montpellier. What attracted the most attention? A taste that lingers on the palate. read more

Restoring the Italian pear cultivation industry, especially the Abate Fetel variety, has seemed like an impossible mission for years. The challenges are numerous and interconnected: complex agronomic management, increasingly aggressive plant diseases, reduced yields, and post-harvest fragility. read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia tego lata przez Del Monte Foods zamknięcia kilku zakładów konserwujących w związku z złożeniem wniosku o upadłość zgodnie z rozdziałem 11, skutki tej decyzji nadal odczuwalne są w całej branży. Szczególnie tak jest po tegorocznych większych zbiorach gruszek na Pacyfiku Northwest. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania collaborated with the Primary Industries Minister, Gavin Pearce, and local fruit growers to celebrate the launch of the Seasonal Produce Guide during National Ag Day on November 21, 2025. read more

In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months appears to be refraining from conducting... read more

Satisfaction with the new harvest is predominant at Van Lutterveld Fruit. The growing company, specializing in top fruit and cherries, reports strong quality and volumes of apples and pears. There may even be an excess. "Certainly, with apples, the volumes are high, read more

Nowe dane sprzedażowe od brytyjskiej firmy Apple & Pears Ltd (BAPL) pokazują silny ruch brytyjskich jabłek przez główne sieci supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami w wynikach sprzedaży poszczególnych detalistów. Aldi zajmuje pierwsze miejsce w rankingu, nabywając prawie 2 900 ton brytyjskich jabłek od producentów BAPL. Lidl... read more

"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price pressure sets the tone in the market and requires extra sharpness in the supply chain." read more

"The demand for Greek apples is slightly decreasing, but the demand for Greek pears appears to be increasing this month," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A. "The trends for apples and pears are moving in opposite directions. read more

Lisa Casta from Interplant Roses addresses this question in a video that showcases the entire journey of a spray rose, beginning with the initial stages of the breeding process and concluding with the moment the flower is placed in the consumer's vase. As stated by Interplant, the vase life of a rose is. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a new partnership with Oxbury Bank to offer financial services tailored to UK apple and pear growers. The agreement aims to support growers seeking to invest in orchard planting, replanting programs, and equipment for harvesting, grading, and. read more

Plantadores de cítricos en Castellón se quejan de un aumento en los robos rurales, que perciben como cada vez más frecuentes y evidentes. Expresan preocupaciones sobre su vulnerabilidad y desprotección, señalando que los ataques están ocurriendo cada vez más abiertamente, como se vio en el incidente en Nules esto.

Citrus growers in Castellón are complaining about a rise in rural robberies, which they see as becoming more frequent and noticeable. They express concerns about their vulnerability and defenselessness, noting that attacks are increasingly happening openly, as seen in the incident in Nules. read more

India has approved the first pilot shipment of Chilean fruit that will undergo cold treatment during transit, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. The pilot program will include a variety of Chilean fruits such as cherries, stone fruit, apples, pears, and citrus. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more