Pears

The International Pear Congress, Interpera, is scheduled to be held on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Hasselt, Belgium. The congress will bring together international stakeholders from the pear industry to address important issues impacting the sector. This year's event is co-organized by AREFLH (Assembly of European. read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

There may be black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing they often disappear from the scene quickly, because nowadays decent treatment of employees is an absolute requirement for the success and survival of each one. read more

There may be some black sheep among the companies, but in fruit growing, they often quickly disappear from the scene because decent treatment of employees is nowadays an absolute prerequisite for the success and survival of each one. read more

In none of the past five years, there has been a single week where a higher number of advertisements for kohlrabi were reached than in the current 21st week. After the transition to the German season, kohlrabi almost completely disappeared from the advertising leaflets. read more

A recent update from British Apple & Pear growers provides monthly data on the volume of British apples sold through UK supermarkets. The figures offer insight into how major retailers support domestic apple producers. The dataset includes a recent correction to Asda's sales. read more

The unusual frequency of rain recorded between April and May is causing difficulties for the production of pears in Cuneo and Piedmont. This was highlighted by Coldiretti, which has requested the Regional Agriculture Assessor Paolo Bongioanni, through a specific letter, to pay attention to the situation. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

The introduction of a 10% tariff on non-traditional Peruvian agricultural exports to the United States, which could be raised to 20%, has compelled the sector to reassess its strategies. Mario Salazar, an agro-exporter with over 27 years of experience and author of the "Strategic Evaluation" read more

It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

A new variety called "Tupai King," also known as Squirrel King, is making a name for itself in the competitive premium durian market. Originating from Penang, Malaysia, Tupai King is attracting attention for its distinct sweet flavor. Despite its unattractive appearance, this variety stands out due to its delicious taste, generating interest in... read more

Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team. read more

As if by magic, even politics seems to have finally realized the crucial issue represented by the withdrawal of agrochemicals, accompanied by the lack of alternative solutions and the limited regulatory reciprocity between EU member states and non-European countries. A change read more

Chiquita made its first appearance at Macfrut, at the stand named "More taste 10 and praise", with the social icon Miss Chiquita, to talk about the product quality, as told by Vaje Haka, brand manager of Chiquita Italia. Starting with innovation, featuring the Yelloway project. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

The symptoms of this disease appear intriguingly. In the 2025 season, there is an exceptionally early and intense occurrence of raspberry rust, caused by the fungus Phragmidium rubi-ideai. Weather conditions - fluctuating temperatures and increased humidity. read more

"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

The fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea produces spores abundantly on aging and damaged tissues in damp, humid, and low light conditions. This can result in rapid outbreaks of the pathogen and cause a decrease in sales of large mixed containers due to the death of individual plants. Smaller, shaded areas are particularly susceptible. read more

The supply of watermelons from the southeast appears to be abundant for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, despite the slow start in supply from south Florida. "They're a bit behind because they had a cooler winter than last year, so they're probably about a week to a read more

This year, representatives from the sector will meet at the three-day event to discuss the situation in the Northern Hemisphere as well as the global perspectives for apples and pears. read more