Pears

Due to the night frosts in April 2024, the harvest quantity was only at a good third (36.4%) of the 10-year average (440 t). Since 2002, in no year were fewer pears harvested. So far, the lowest harvest in the mentioned period was 260 t in 2020. read more

The California colored potato crop appears to be starting on schedule this season. John Clerou of Mazzei Franconi Co. LLC stated, "We typically aim to begin in the first week of May, and this year we will commence on May 5th in Kern County." In terms of acreage, it remains similar. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

The Italian cherry campaign has officially started, with the first batches appearing yesterday morning in the main wholesale markets. During a visit to the CAAB in Bologna, we intercepted the very first crates of domestic product arriving from Puglia. read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

On Friday, April 18, a hailstorm and cloud burst hit the municipality of Tarnogród in the Lublin Voivodeship, causing significant damage to crops in this local government area. The assessment of the losses is still ongoing, but it appears that the currant plantations were the most affected. read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Zespół EastFruit ma przyjemność podzielić się kluczowymi trendami na rynku produkcji owoców i warzyw w regionie z poprzedniego tygodnia, opartymi na aktywności na platformie handlowej EastFruit. read more

As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography. read more

We conclude the analysis dedicated to perenella Gdo, after a first in-depth examination of numbers, exhibition spaces, and the origin of the varieties (click here for more details), which revealed a surprisingly high number of references - especially considering the seasonal period - in the read more

Large wholesale quantities of the new onion harvest have recently appeared on the wholesale markets of the capital of Uzbekistan, being offered at the same price as last year. However, this has occurred alongside a significant rise in wholesale prices for onions from the previous year, as reported by experts from EastFruit. read more

Probable or true? Many times appearances are deceiving and if not investigated thoroughly with method, there is a risk of getting things wrong. The world of fruit and vegetables, always traditionalist, often sets aside extraordinary opportunities on the altar of 'we have always done it this way so far'. read more

The open-field season for Belgian asparagus has started much earlier than last year. While many growers struggled to harvest the 'white gold' from open ground before Easter last season, this year, the timing appears to be far more favorable. "We've been busy for over a week now, and things are." read more

The quantities of German asparagus available are increasing weekly. However, there are significant regional price differences. For example, in Munich, a kilogram of white asparagus costs EUR 31.80, while in Berlin and Cologne, fans of the healthy spears can find them at a lower price. read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have already started appearing on the local market, but the season will kick into full gear in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the last few, with a significant increase in volume." read more

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more