Pears

Scott Marboe, the leader of the apple, pear, and cherry industry in the Pacific Northwest, has passed away at the age of 66. Marboe dedicated 39 years to shaping the industry, both domestically and internationally, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers before retiring to Phoenix, Arizona. read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

This week, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries from the Ovoc farm in Chodzież have appeared on the market. In this family farm run by the Pietruszków family, strawberries have been grown in greenhouses for several seasons. read more

Cztery lata po zasadzeniu pierwszych drzew gruszy Eden w prowincji Lecce, niedawno wprowadzonej odmiany, która charakteryzuje się doskonałą zdolnością adaptacji do różnych warunków glebowych i klimatycznych, już z niecierpliwością oczekujemy kolejnego zbioru, szacowanego na koniec sierpnia. Drzewa są. read more

The campaign for Angys pears, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, continues to be appreciated by consumers and is supported by initiatives in-store and on social media. This year, Angys pears can be enjoyed until late spring. read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANPP and ANP, gathered on Wednesday in Avignon for the apple and pear contact group of the Joint Committee of the Southern Zone, discussed three points that will determine the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, and thus food sovereignty. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat and the Italian and French apple and pear organizations Assomela and ANPP have warned that EU sustainability rules are jeopardizing Europe's food sovereignty. read more

CubeCold, a cold storage and logistics company based in Europe, has announced the appointment of three key executives as part of its ongoing growth and transformation. Dave Moore will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elizabeth (Liz) Gildea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and [third executive's name missing]. read more

The Consortium of Etna DOP Prickly Pear, along with the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian PGI Blood Oranges, the Leonforte PGI Peach, and many other consortia in the area, attended a beautiful press event at Identità Golose in Milan for the inauguration of activities in Sicily. read more

You can't go wrong with a well-designed lidding film on a crate of premium potatoes or fresh asparagus. Not only does it enhance the appearance, but it also offers protection and serves as a form of advertising and information. This can be beneficial for various vegetables, including chicory, spinach, and tomatoes. read more

Po kilku kolejnych latach szkód spowodowanych nocnym mrozem na gruszkach, firma Beck Fruit z Sint-Gillis-Waas postanowiła, że to wystarczy. Decyzja została szybko podjęta, gdy spotkali Ernsta Slabbekoorna ze Swift International podczas Dnia Uprawy Owoców w Zeeland w Goes, gdzie zaprezentował najnowszą innowację w wentylatorach przeciw mrozowi. read more

As of March 1, 2025, apple stocks in the listed European countries totaled 2,394,942 tons, showing a decrease of 175,895 tons compared to March 1, 2024, when stocks were at 2,570,837 tons. This marks a year-on-year (YOY) decline of 6.8%. Among the listed countries, Poland... read more

The industry association Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced a major advancement with the launch of its Packhouse Performance Dashboard. This new system is aimed at offering growers and packers improved insights into fruit quality throughout the industry. read more

The list shows how much pressure wild pollinators are currently under. Just since the year 2000, when the previous version of the Red List was published, an additional 13 species have become extinct or gone missing in the state. In total, there are 493 wild bee species in Baden-Württemberg. read more

Halfway through the 2024/25 British apple and pear season, the competition for the title of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) Retailer of the Year is heating up. BAPL, the organization representing UK growers, has unveiled its most recent data regarding the quantities of British apples and pears stocked by UK supermarkets. read more

The flowering of pear trees in Lleida, the largest pear-producing region in Spain, began less than a week ago, and the production prospects are far better than last year's. "The province is one of the latest areas in Spain for pear blossom, and flowers didn't start to appear until 4-5 days ago." read more

The apple and pear contact group, consisting of producers, marketers, sector representatives, and government officials from France, Italy, and Spain, will convene on April 2 and 3 in Avignon, France. The group will discuss the progress of the season and analyze the market in France, Italy, and Spain. read more

New Zealand's apple and pear earnings have continued to rebound from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, reaching over NZ$1 billion (€525.4 million) for the first time in 2024, as reported by new data released today. read more

Minister of Food Security Daniel Zeicher is making his initial appearance before the Efra Select Committee to answer questions from Members of Parliament regarding their inquiries into the future of farming, fairness in the food supply chain, and fisheries and the marine environment. read more

Blueberries recorded an increase in price of 27.9% to an average of 13.14 euros per kilogram. Similarly, mandarins became 27.5% more expensive for consumers at 3.15 euros per kilogram compared to the previous year. In contrast, the prices for table pears decreased by 9.1% to 2.60 euros per kilogram. read more