Pears

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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The production of pears in the region of Lleida, Spain, is about to experience one of the most complex seasons in its recent history. According to the specialized publication Fruit Today, the local agricultural sector is facing a drastic reduction in commercial volumes. read more

"All season, everyone has been expecting a major increase in pear prices, but so far it has not materialised. In fact, prices have been hovering around €0.75 for quite a long time," observes Jeroen op 't Hof, who, through Hof Fruit, focuses on mediating between supply and sales within the pome. read more

The sector of pears in the province of Lleida, Spain, is predicting a reduced harvest due to poor fruit setting, a situation that is also impacting other regions in Catalonia, Spain, and in producing countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. According to Josep Cabré, head of fruit at Unión de read more

The appearance of yellow vein chlorosis in citrus plantations in Alicante has raised significant concerns among farmers, as there is currently no treatment available for the virus. The only way to prevent its spread is by removing infected trees. Eradication efforts began in Camp d'Elx, where 600 lemon trees were removed. read more

Indian fresh produce exporters are facing increasing pressure to increase the volume of their products while reducing costs. They are navigating crowded cold chains and looking for ways to use less plastic without compromising the shelf-life or appearance of their products. "Traditional packaging such as clamshells and trays often take up unnecessary space in cartons and pallets, leading exporters to" read more

"We ought to be twice as busy as we are," says Steve Oosthuizen of Cape Fruit Coolers, located near Cape Town, with cold storage facilities. "At this time of year, we are usually very busy with citrus, avocados, apples, and pears. However, we are currently waiting for the citrus season to pick up, and these storms have" read more

There is currently a clear battle for the consumer on the store shelves. On one hand, the first Polish strawberries from tunnel cultivation are appearing, while on the other hand, imported fruits – mainly from Spain and Greece – continue to dominate. Although domestic strawberries stand out in terms of taste, read more

The significant increase in the presence of cochineal insects (Dactylopius opuntiae) on prickly pears, although less pronounced in Tunisia, has given Tunisian exporters a competitive advantage in the global market in recent years. However, Tunisian growers are currently dealing with a serious infestation of this pest. read more

Customs authorities in Belarus have detained over 80 tons of pears that were being illegally transported to Russia since the beginning of the month. The State Customs Committee reported that three of the cases involved individual entrepreneurs from Belarus, while one shipment was linked to. read more

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"These are turbulent times in the Belgian potato market. Growers appear to be losing their grip on sales, and with summer approaching, there are still particularly high old-crop stocks remaining in storage. This prompted Flemish Agriculture Minister Jo Brouns to recently propose the creation of a new support package for the potato sector." read more

Rynek jabłek boryka się z trudnościami w tym sezonie. „Sprzedaż jabłek w ogóle się nie rusza. Zapasy pozostają nadzwyczaj wysokie, a w niektórych przypadkach jabłka są już kierowane do przemysłu przetwórczego” – mówi menedżer handlu Arnold Wakker z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "Możemy jeszcze przechowywać Wellant dla a read more

"The packaging sector for fruits and vegetables is experiencing a weak revival after a phase where it was sometimes limited to a battle between different packaging materials, with each one discrediting the others to appear superior. In my opinion, it may be more useful to focus on" read more