Pears

Over the past twenty years, the area dedicated to avocado cultivation has significantly increased globally, reaching nearly one million hectares in 2023. Countries where avocado production is feasible have witnessed rapid growth, with Morocco being one of them, as indicated by official statistics. read more

Argentina's pear harvest and exports are looking promising, with growers hoping for a good year. This positive outlook comes after a successful cherry season in Argentina. Jonatan Carballo, Sales Manager at Emelka SA in Argentina, stated, "The pear harvest is going very well, we are finding high-quality fruit, with very. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

Melons and watermelons from Senegal are now appearing on Spanish shelves as winter gives way to milder, spring-like temperatures. "As planned, we will be receiving the first watermelons from Senegal this week. Their quality is excellent, as we confirmed on-site when the harvest began. read more

Fruit prices in Ukraine are continuing to rise in 2025, with some increasing by up to 80% compared to last year. The most significant price increases are observed in apples, pears, and mandarins. According to IndexBox, domestic fruit production decreased by 3-5% in 2024 due to summer droughts and increased irrigation costs. read more

There was a large participation of pear farmers in the technical visit that took place yesterday at various Abate Fetel plants, located between Forlì, Ravenna, and Ferrara, and grafted onto Conference Autoradicato. read more

The 2023-2024 pear campaign was an exceptional season in terms of prices. Among the last three campaigns, it recorded the highest prices. When analyzing the data related to national volumes, it was also, along with 2021, the poorest year. read more

Cacti Youngplants has recently signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for Haworthia Alba ('African Albino') and Aloe Cosmo ('Green Pearl') from TH Primeur B.V. in Nieuwveen, The Netherlands. TH Primeur's owner, Ton van der Hoorn, is a well-known breeder and propagator. read more

The volumes of Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and this season appears to be strong in terms of quality and size. "We have experienced a more traditional summer this year. There hasn't been enough rain to get us wet since November, just a few." read more

The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability. read more

Prices in the pome fruit market have remained steady over the past few weeks, with some products showing stability after significant price increases, while others are undergoing price adjustments. In the case of pears, stocks in storage are notably lower than last. read more

The average price of Braeburn apples this week is £1.23 per kilogram, which is slightly higher than last week's average of £1.19 per kilogram. This reflects a 3% increase in price compared to last week. The minor fluctuation indicates stable market conditions for Braeburn apples, with no read more

Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

Fruit company L.M. van Dijk, located in Lexmond, is busy throughout the year with cultivating, refrigerating, sorting, packaging, and delivering top-quality fruit. However, they often faced a slower period towards the end of the season. "Once the pears were harvested, we frequently had a decrease in business activity," explains Mathijn van Dijk. read more

This summer, a new initiative is blooming across the United States, combining the beauty of flowers with educational opportunities for Latino students. The Generosity in Bloom campaign, spearheaded by the Generosity Trustees in collaboration with the 1931 Foundation, seeks to raise awareness and funding for... read more

On Friday, February 7, 2025, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual General Assembly, which took place at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. On this occasion, the association presented the forecasts for apple and pear harvests in the Southern Hemisphere for the upcoming season. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop. read more