Pears

On October 8th and 9th, 2025, the focus in Hannover-Ahlem will be on pome fruits such as apples and pears, as well as winter vegetables like carrots, root vegetables, cabbage, and onions, according to the Agricultural Chamber. read more

A rather unusual pallet of flowers caused quite a stir on Monday, September 8, at the auction grounds in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, leading to an investigation by the police. "The pallet of flowers appeared suspicious," a police spokesperson informed NH Nieuws. When customs officers collaborated with the read more

Last Friday, Piazza del Municipio was lit up with the Ferrara stage of Tramonto DiVino, the traveling roadshow that for twenty years has been celebrating the certified PDO and PGI food and wine excellences of Emilia-Romagna, accompanied by a wide selection of wines. read more

After the slight recovery marked in 2024, pears are experiencing a new drop in production caused by extreme weather events, plant diseases, and the Asian stink bug. Data from Prognosfruit, the leading European conference for the sector, indicate a 24.7% decrease in quantity for the Italian industry. read more

Optymizm jest wysoki w przypadku nowego sezonu belgijskich gruszek konferencyjnych. Podczas gdy ubiegłoroczny zbiór był rozczarowujący, w tym roku ilości są znacznie wyższe, a ogólna opinia jest taka, że jakość jest doskonała. Niemniej jednak, Tony Derwael z Bel'Export ostrzega, że nadchodzą wyzwania. "Wiele osób ma read more

A diverse selection of pears was on offer, with Italian varieties being the most prominent compared to domestic and Turkish ones. Additionally, deliveries from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain added to the European supply. According to the German BLE, there were also imports from Chile and a limited number from South Africa, but these had already... read more

"At TopFruit's Pome Fruit Business Unit, we do more than just cultivate fruit; we cultivate relationships, opportunities, and long-term success. For over four decades, we have collaborated with top breeders and variety owners worldwide to assess, market, and safeguard premium apple and pear varieties." read more

"The Dutch and Belgian pear season has started. We are talking about Decana and Conference, which are currently being harvested and will be available until March," reports Stefano Pezzo, owner of Cherry Passion Verona. "We have been importing Decana and Conference from those areas for ten years." read more

In Taquaritinga, in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, lemon orchards play a significant role in the local agriculture industry by supplying both domestic and export markets. To keep up with demand, producers are employing technology to monitor the quality of the fruits. Machines are used to assess lemons based on their appearance, weight, and read more

The European fruit and vegetable campaign is currently characterized by contrasts. There is a low garlic harvest in Spain, potato overproduction in France, and unstable onion prices influencing the market for these products in Europe. Yohan Lanoë, the head of the Lanoë Group, has analyzed the situation. read more

Blueberries have gained a larger share of the UK fruit market, with some retailers reporting higher sales than apples and pears. The trend reflects long-term investment in berry development and shifts in consumer demand. BerryWorld, a company active in the berry sector for over three decades, has played a significant role in this growth. read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

For the past two weeks, Gerard van den Anker has taken some time off from his role as general manager at Veiling Zaltbommel, as he was busy with his own pear harvest. "We can speak of a fantastic harvest. In other years, growers had to put in more effort to get the fruit out of the orchard, but read more

In 2024, the European Union exported around 201 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables to Mercosur countries, with a total value of 255 million euros, as reported by fruittoday.com. Eurostat data, processed by FEPEX, show that apples and pears were among the items exported. read more

The Asian stink bug, the feared polyphagous insect that seemed to be under control, has returned and the damage reported by farmers is no longer just on pears, but also on corn, which until now was only marginally attacked by the insect. read more

Earlier this year, a new post-harvest coating called Flair S1 was introduced, which has significantly extended the shelf-life of citrus fruits such as mandarins, Navel oranges, and lemons. This coating not only prolongs shelf-life but also enhances the product's appearance with a shine that customers associate with high quality. read more

Week after week, the 2025/26 apple and pear campaign is taking shape, and to gather initial insights, we visited the Milan Wholesale Market, where Luca Crotti from Salvi Srl provided an initial overview. "We have been working with Gala apples for about a month now," he says, "and so far I have seen...". read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

The 'Bastardoni' campaign (a variety of prickly pears obtained through a cultivation technique called 'scozzolatura', which involves the elimination of the first flowering of the plants) is experiencing a 30% decrease compared to the primofiore or 'agostano' prickly pears, of which we are still. read more

The National Trust has announced that there have been higher-than-expected harvest volumes of fruit and vegetables in its historic gardens in Devon. Warmer spring temperatures, followed by a wet June, have resulted in increased yields of apples, pears, plums, squash, and pumpkins. These crops are ripening earlier than usual. read more