Pears

In September, there were significant amounts of new season British apples from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, however, not all UK supermarkets immediately put them on their shelves. Aldi and Lidl both had strong September sales of British apples supplied by BAPL. read more

British apple and pear growers have harvested large quantities of fruit in the first month of the domestic season, but not all UK supermarkets were quick to stock their shelves. read more

South African avocados have gained new market access in the East, and the country's apples and pears are set to return to Thailand after a long absence. Citrus sources have also noted potential opportunities in Thailand, pending the resolution of certain issues. read more

"Granfer's Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing, Tomás Ferreira, mentions that the Rocha pear is one of the key products grown in Portugal. He states, 'The Rocha pear, our primary product at Granfer, is truly a delicious and distinctive fruit, and it has maintained its quality.'" read more

Single-use plastic packaging in the produce industry is a much more complex issue than many people realize. It is a concern that growers are particularly sensitive to because they are often required to purchase and pay for the packaging chosen by retailers, with little control over the decision-making process. read more

Apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a widespread fungus that causes significant damage, especially to apple trees but also occasionally to pear trees. It can infect trees in almost all environmental conditions, particularly in the autumn and winter. read more

A recent report on the economic impact of the New Zealand apple and pear industry has shown that the industry has contributed nearly NZ$2 billion in total revenue to the national economy in the past year. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, warns that the grape industry in India may face a challenging season ahead: "The grape season is still in its early stages, and we're already observing the initial indications of what appears to be a difficult year. At this juncture, only a small portion read more

Finally, it seems that the pear market has picked up momentum; also thanks to the autumn weather, demand is increasing and the Italian product is meeting expectations in terms of quality. Let's take stock at the Caab in Bologna with the help of Adriano Gilbertini, a sales representative. read more

Zyski z produktywności i wzrost wartościowy odmian doprowadziły do tego, że przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii przyczynił się do wpływu na ogólną wartość sprzedaży w wysokości prawie 2 miliardów dolarów na gospodarkę krajową w ciągu ostatnich 12 miesięcy, zgodnie z nowymi badaniami przeprowadzonymi przez MartinJenkins. Jednocześnie odnotowano zmniejszenie wykorzystania gruntów... read more

According to the plant health authority Senasa, exports of pears and apples from the Argentine provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight improvement in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower, Seeka, is increasing its production of Nashi pears in Australia, and will introduce a new red variety for commercial sale in 2025. read more

Blue Whale took advantage of the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid to showcase the different varieties of apples and pears that the cooperative produces. Among them was the Kissabel®, an apple resulting from a natural hybridization between the Gala and original Georgian varieties. This is amazing. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Pears from Rincón de Soto has finished its campaign

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European consumers' expectations regarding raspberries and strawberries are constantly evolving. New varieties are appearing on plantations and in the offerings of breeding companies and nurseries, meeting the growing demands.

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"California grape supply appears to be diverse depending on the source you consult. According to CJ Buxman from Sunny Cal Farms, 'All the shippers are in a different situation in terms of volume and availability at this time of the California table grape season.' Buxman is of the opinion that the volume of California grapes varies." read more

Mimo trudności w zbiorach portugalskich gruszek w tym sezonie, sady Central Frutas Painho nie ucierpiały tak bardzo - powiedział Carlos Miguel Henriques, administrator portugalskiego eksportera gruszek: "Na razie kampania idzie bardzo dobrze, będziemy mieć wystarczająco owoców, aby zaspokoić nasze... read more

Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

Tomato kaki, as it is called in the Alto Palancia region of Castellón, its native growing region, is regaining popularity and surface area after years in which it seemed to be disappearing, thanks to the differentiation of this variety. "We started the tomato kaki season in the first week of read more

De Vroomen Garden Products has announced its new Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'. This compact, deciduous perennial features dark, sturdy stems and upright, strap-shaped leaves. Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' has intensely dark-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that may appear almost black when the sun shines on them. read more