Pears

Interpera, międzynarodowa konferencja poświęcona sektorowi gruszek, odbędzie się 25 i 26 czerwca we włoskim mieście Ferrara, w sercu Emilia-Romania, jednym z wiodących regionów w Europie pod względem produkcji gruszek. Wydarzenie zgromadzi profesjonalistów, producentów, badaczy i ekspertów z głównych read more

Interpera 2026, the international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on June 25th and 26th, 2026 in Ferrara, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, one of the main European regions for pear production. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, emphasizing the company's significant contribution to South Africa's apple and pear export industry since its inception in 2001 after the deregulation of the sector. Owned by Two-a-Day and Ceres Fruit Growers, Tru-Cape currently exports to around 108 read more

The early season for Egyptian grapes is proceeding as exporters had anticipated, with consistent orders, reasonable prices, and "no issues to report so far." This information comes from Osama Saleh, export manager at Houd El Nile, who mentioned, "The beginning of the season appears very promising." The exporter has noted improved conditions. read more

Od deregulacji przemysłu owocowego kraju na przełomie wieków sektor afrykańskich jabłek i gruszek znacząco się rozwinął. read more

Tuinderij Boender from Piershil has introduced a new brand for Dutch-grown Romaine lettuce: César. In just four years, the grower from the Hoeksche Waard has seen Romaine lettuce become the largest product in its range and now wants to distinguish itself even more clearly with its own brand. read more

There are again reports of unfair trading practices in the strawberry market related to imported fruits. Farmers are sounding the alarm that strawberries from Serbia are increasingly appearing in wholesale markets, being repackaged and sold as a product. read more

The Department of Rural Development and Environment of the Government of Navarra, through the Directorate General of Agriculture and Livestock, has announced a subsidy program aimed at compensating pear growers affected by fire blight. The program has a total allocation of €250,000. read more

Nutrano Produce Group has been marketing Delite seedless mandarins on behalf of the Delite Growers Association since they first appeared on Australian shelves in 2012. As they prepare for the 2025 season, a new campaign has been developed to tackle a significant challenge in the mandarin category - declining engagement. read more

As Storm Chasers report, the upcoming nights may - unfortunately - bring temperatures dropping below zero again. This especially applies to central regions, but it is not excluded that frosts may appear locally in other parts of the country as well. This is related

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Syndrome of the Snakebite - When it's not busy enough, it's difficult to keep up appearances. " read more

Rising production costs and increasingly variable weather conditions make intuitive irrigation and fertigation management insufficient. More and more blueberry, raspberry, and other berry producers are turning to solutions. read more

W Gerbera United, a flower-growing operation in Zevenhuizen, the Netherlands, a small vehicle races along the metal pipe rails between rows of plants. It moves quickly and, at first sight, appears out of context. However, this machine is silently revolutionizing one of the most labor-intensive aspects of the operation. read more

Apple and pear stocks in the UK are decreasing as planned to make way for the transition to Southern Hemisphere arrivals during the summer months. "While the remaining UK fruit has generally been well-preserved in storage, this year's campaign has presented challenges, especially when compared to the past few years, where... read more

Intense rainfall in the early months of the year had a negative impact on orchard development conditions in Brazil's major mango-producing areas, leading to issues with fruit quality and export performance. Harvested mangoes have been consistently affected by anthracnose and have a less appealing appearance for export. read more

Argentina recorded a trade surplus of US$2.711 billion in April, according to the Argentine Trade Exchange report from Indec. It was the country's 29th consecutive monthly trade surplus. Exports reached a record US$8.914 billion during the month, up 33.6 per cent year-on-year. read more

The greenhouse cucumber industry in Japan is placing a growing emphasis on enhancing productivity, yield consistency, and resource efficiency within protected cultivation systems. One significant ongoing project in this field is the Yume Farm ZEN-NOH Project, spearheaded by ZEN-NOH (National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations). read more

More than a century after the Apted family first started cultivating fruit in the north of Melbourne, their family-owned orchard still produces a variety of apples and pears. Packhams, Beurre Bosc, and Winter Nelis are all key components of the orchard's pear selection. However, as expenses increase and seasonal conditions fluctuate,... read more

Enza Zaden and Sprouts Farmers Market have announced a new retail partnership to introduce Moon & Stars, a seedless watermelon variety, to the market for the 2026 season. This Sugar Baby-type melon offers a unique appearance on the shelf and reliable performance from the field to the consumer. read more

The Polish strawberry season is slowly gaining momentum. In the past few days, the weather hasn't been favorable for fruit ripening, but there are more and more strawberries from tunnels and foil appearing on the market. Although we are no longer dealing with wholesale prices above 30.00 PLN/kg, they are still

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