Pears

In the Middle Ages, mushrooms were considered supernatural due to their astonishing growth rate. One day, there was nothing to see, and the next morning, a fully grown fungus had appeared. "That must be witchcraft!" people thought at the time. Today, we know better. Still, that ability to read more

Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Peras de Rincón de Soto concluded its harvest season this year with "exceptional quality," as reported by the Denomination of Origin. The total harvest amounted to 19,305,313 kilograms. The PDO's technical services provided a positive assessment of the season. read more

The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary. read more

Morocco, which used to be a significant producer of prickly pears, has suffered a significant decline in production of this fruit due to the invasion of the cochineal insect in 2014. Over 140,000 hectares of prickly pear fields have been affected, leading to a virtual disappearance of the fruit in many regions of the country. This has resulted in a sharp increase in prices. read more

Dole China and Truval are once again collaborating with the popular television characters, the Smurfs, to promote Belgian Conference pears in China this season. They have plans to expand the campaign to Tier 3-5 cities across the country. read more

On Sunday, October 19, the soil-grown Belgian endive season was officially opened in Steenokkerzeel. Among those present were Flemish Agriculture Minister Jo Brouns and Flemish Brabant deputy Tom Dehaene, who attended the launch at the De Winter - Marine soil-grown Belgian endive farm. read more

In the latest episode of Fruitnet's Fresh Ideas Show, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by John Hey from Fruitnet Asia. Hey discusses the recent Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong and explores the significant opportunities available for fresh produce suppliers in Asia. read more

Dostępność greckich gruszek jest w tym roku ograniczona. "Zapasów, które trafiły do chłodni, jest co najmniej o 65% mniej niż w innych sezonach. Na przykład, ktoś kto zazwyczaj składował 1200 ton, w tym roku złożył tylko 300. Inna osoba, która zazwyczaj przechowywała 800 ton, w tym roku umieściła tylko 200. Są nawet... read more

The production of French table pears for 2025 is estimated to be nearly 145,000 tons, which is 2% lower than the previous year, primarily due to the decrease in summer pears. However, this volume would be 13% higher than the average of the last five years. Prices at the beginning of the season remained stable, supported by read more

A forgotten variety, new love, and a taste that brings back memories. The Sieglinde potato variety is a true classic and has been a staple of Austrian cuisine for almost 100 years. For a long time, it disappeared from local shelves. Priska and Erich Stekovics are passionate about preserving… read more

"We are pleased with the sales performance of strawberries and stone fruit; however, not so much with pears," reports Ettore Ceccarelli from "Ceccarelli Giulio" in Longiano (FC), owner of the Julius brand. His analysis covers the spring-summer market, with a look also at the first weeks of the. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

USA Pears aims to present its domestically grown pears to American consumers and retailers with a new, lively, and contemporary appearance. read more

The holiday season provides a great chance to add extra warmth and ambiance to the shop floor. Elburg Smit is introducing the new Christmas SmartCups, which are designed to give plants a cozy, festive appearance that complements the season perfectly. The collection includes a variety of options, from traditional Christmas greenery to... read more

Wiosenne przymrozki miały bezpośredni wpływ na produkcję greckich gruszek i jabłek w tym sezonie, mówi Paris Karastergios, koordynator importu-eksportu dla greckiego eksportera produktów rolnych Kastargiou P. Bros S.A.: "W tym sezonie greckich gruszek mamy do czynienia z konsekwencjami wiosennych przymrozków. Już pierwsze kwiaty. read more

Drive pear sales in large-scale retail, engage young people, and attract consumers' attention to a category in need of a boost. In the fruit and vegetable departments, the autumn season is lit up with the "Win Every Day with Opera La Pera" prize competition, an initiative aimed at incentivizing. read more

Expectations in Argolida, one of the main orange and mandarin producing regions of Greece, remain cautious for the upcoming season's production. Mr. Petros Soursos, a shareholder of Soursos S.A., mentioned: "It appears that the production of Navelina will be reduced in certain areas here, but on the other read more

The growth of asparagus is dependent on temperature, with warmer days and sunlight aiding in spear development. In New Zealand, southern asparagus production is lagging slightly behind northern growers this year due to a cold and wet spring that delayed the season by several weeks. Lower soil temperatures have... read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has awarded Natalie Boynton, from Happy Plants Ltd and co-founder of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA), the 2025 Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry. Over the last decade, Natalie has initiated, led, read more