Pears

In week 12, the first spears of this year's season were already harvested at the Kallen farm. The Prius and Rakete varieties marked the "record-early" start to the season, although they could have started even a week earlier, notes Helena Kallen, who runs the Dormagen-based asparagus farm. read more

Anthony Oboussier, a grower based in Alixan in the Drôme region, is anticipating the critical March-April period with some relief, while maintaining vigilance. This period is typically characterized by the threat of spring frosts, but the weather this year appears to be relatively mild. "There is no risk of frost in the." read more

Kolejne istotne wydarzenie „naturalnego kwitnienia” odmieniło australijski rynek ananasów, przy czym Anthony Dobson, dyrektor generalny Tropical Pines, opisał cykl zakłóceń, który przeszedł od nadmiaru do niedoboru w ciągu zaledwie kilku tygodni. Idealnie, plantatorzy kontrolują dwa latacykl. read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

Loquat has been seen for sale in a supermarket in Minsk, making a rare appearance of the fruit in the local market. The product was imported from China. The retail price is approximately 62 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (€18.00/kg), suggesting a positioning in the non-mass segment. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

The current estimated pack-out volume of pears in the Pacific Northwest is 16.7 million boxes (equivalent to 20 kg or 44 lb each). This figure represents a decrease of about two million boxes from the mid-October estimated pack-out, mainly due to normal shrinkage during the season. Additionally, the pack-out per bin is not... read more

To truly make a difference when it comes to promoting a product, it's not just about the fame of the chosen face, but the credibility of the connection that the testimonial is able to build with the brand and the audience. And it's a feeling that, in the case of Gerry Scotti and Perla Nera, can be found read more

The California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 have concluded. On Friday, the final locations shut their doors, and it appears to have been another successful edition. Sirekit Mol from Beekenkamp stated, "It was a very good and successful week. Fortunately, it wasn't as hot as the week before." read more

Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For example, Bramley's seedling apples averaged €1.29/kg, up from €1.21/kg, marking an increase of €0.08 or 7%. read more

ING will make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May, supporting a new contemporary garden commissioned by the Saatchi Gallery. ING's first appearance at the show supports its drive to grow its UK presence, building the brand and deepening relationships as it pursues its ambition to read more

On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos, being transported from Kazakhstan to the Moscow region, had listed a logistics center instead of the country of origin. read more

Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the most complex challenges for the tomato industry globally. Since its appearance in major production areas, the virus has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to spread and adapt, putting pressure on the entire tomato supply chain. read more

"The retirement age used to be 65, and when that was raised to 67, I really had to sigh. But now that I have turned 67 myself, I cannot imagine retiring," Eric van Bergem laughs. So he plans to continue for quite a few more years. "If your work is also your hobby and it makes you happy," read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more

On Thursday morning, March 19th, LAVA and a team of auction inspectors met for a working visit to the early market MABRU in Brussels. Later, the delegation went to the European Import Center for Fruit and Vegetables, where representatives of Fresh Trade Belgium also joined them. Veerle read more

Red bananas have recently become available in retail stores in Belarus, providing a new option in terms of appearance and flavor compared to traditional varieties. These bananas are currently being sold at an Evroopt store in Minsk, with imports coming from Ecuador. The retail price is 10.99 rubles per kilogram (US$3.40), which is a unique offering for consumers looking to try something different. read more

South Africa's apple and pear industry is constantly changing, with advancements in production methods, market entry, and collaboration among growers playing a key role in shaping the sector. This insight comes from Calla du Toit of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing and Hortgro Pome. Du Toit, who has been a fruit grower since 1997, currently serves as the Procurement Director. read more

W tym sezonie w prowincji Kolumbia Brytyjska (B.C.) zanotowano znacznie większą ilość gruszek we wszystkich odmianach w porównaniu z tegorocznym zbiorami w 2024 roku. "Oczekujemy kontynuowania pakowania przez kolejne pięć do ośmiu tygodni" - mówi Kevin Day z Day's Century Growers. Firma pakuje gruszki dla 10 producentów, co stanowi read more