Pears

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The 50th edition of Prognosfruit took place from August 6-8, 2025, in Angers. Organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) in collaboration with WAPA (World Apple Pear Association), the conference gathered around 250 attendees from 23 different countries. Sandrine, an attendee, mentioned that... read more

She estimates that delays and logistical bottlenecks have cost the sector approximately 1 billion ZAR (57 million US dollars) in 2024 alone due to additional storage, transport, and plug-in costs, as well as missed market opportunities when ships bypass Cape Town. read more

The apple and pear export industry in South Africa is raising concerns about increasing losses due to inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. read more

The apple production is estimated to be around 3.6 million tons, which is about 5% more than in 2024. The pear harvest is expected to be about 5% higher than the previous year, reaching approximately 77,600 tons. Plum production is projected to increase by 33% to around 126,800 tons. The sour cherry harvest will be... read more

South Africa's apple and pear export industry suffered losses of approximately US$54 million (R1 billion) in 2024 due to inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town. Industry representatives are urging the expedited privatization of the port to safeguard export markets. read more

Leeuwis Fruit from Tuil celebrated the festive opening of its new cold storage for pears on Saturday, 9 August. Around 200 people from the fruit sector attended the open day and official inauguration of the facility, which measures 30 by 60 metres. "Despite being in the middle of the summer, read more

The Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO) will host the next Prognosfruit event from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Konstanz, Germany. This annual congress, which is held in various countries each year, is considered the industry's premier gathering for pome fruit. read more

The Netherlands is expecting an increase in apple and pear production in 2025 following a season of favorable growing conditions. Apple output is projected at 226,000 metric tons, up 17 percent from 2024, led by Elstar, Jonagold, and Kanzi varieties. Pear production is forecasted at 348,000 metric tons. read more

The new British apple and pear season will start in September 2025, and UK growers are saying that a dry growing season has not negatively affected fruit development. They believe that the 2025 crop could provide the best quality and flavor in many years. Young apples and pears are currently in the process of growing. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Philippe Binard and Daniel Sauvaitre from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's annual forecasts for European apple and pear production. read more

The most recent episode of Fruitnet's discussion series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France. Daniel Sauvaitre and Philippe Binard from the World Apple & Pear Association presented this year's European apple and pear production forecasts. read more

At today's Prognosfruit Conference in Angers, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) revealed its highly anticipated forecast for the 2025/2026 season. The yearly event, organized in collaboration with the National Apple Pear Association (ANPP), is the premier forum in Europe for the apple and pear industry. read more

A significant amount of large-sized fruit is anticipated for the early prickly pear harvest, which is scheduled to start in the first week of August. Normal quantities are projected for the late harvest, referred to as the "bastardone," with marketing set to commence in September. The "bastardone" is a fruit that is obtained. read more

During his tenure, Wiesner oversaw the growth of the company in Central and South America and played a crucial role in the development of Mission Produce's vertically integrated and international farming operations. In particular, he spearheaded the expansion of the Peruvian operation. read more

The upcoming British apple and pear season could be the best in terms of quality and flavor in many years. read more

Golden Delicious, the main variety in the apple category, is expected to experience a slight decrease (-0.9% to 2.06 million tons), while Gala is projected to stabilize at 1.43 million tons. Significant declines of -19.2% and -8.8% are forecasted for Red Delicious and Idared, respectively. read more

Pear production in the European Union is expected to slightly increase in the 2025/26 season, but it still falls below the long-term average and is significantly below its maximum capacity, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. read more

With the beginning of August, the prickly pear season officially starts, symbol of the Sicilian territory and flagship product for OP La Deliziosa. Despite a slight delay compared to the usual timing, the campaign is starting with good premises: the first harvests confirm a high quality. read more