Pears

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, where more than 91,000 people gathered, is the world's leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables and provides the perfect stage for Xenia®'s provocative campaign. With charm and humor, Xenia® draws attention to the issue of carbon footprint. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more

In the packhouse of 20,000 square meters on the farm Lushof in Prince Alfred Hamlet, one of three farms owned by Graaff Fruit, this is the busiest time of the year: they expect over 8,000 tonnes of nectarines to move through the pack lines this season, while bins of pears and apples are also being processed. read more

According to the WAPA report, which collects data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is expected to increase by 5.5% compared to 2024, while pear harvest is projected to decrease by 3.3%. read more

The creators of the plant-based food brand The Happy Pear are endorsing Veg Power by serving as ambassadors for the not-for-profit organization's social media campaign, Seasonal Veg Alliance, under the hashtag #SeasonalVeg. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded NZ$1 billion (€550 million) in revenue at the orchard gate for the first time, as indicated by new economic impact data published by New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI). read more

It is expected that this upward trend will continue, as NZAPI predicts a 10% increase in exports for the 2025 harvest, from 19.1 million Tray Carton Equivalents (TCE) in 2024 (current) to potentially 21 million TCE in 2025. Thanks to ideal winter and read more

Przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii po raz pierwszy przekroczył wartość ponad 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich przy bramie sadu, zgodnie z nowymi danymi dotyczącymi wpływu gospodarczego. read more

Chociaż ogólna produkcja ekologicznych gruszek z Argentyny w tym sezonie wydaje się być niższa, dostawy rozpoczną się nieco wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku. "Nasz program importu ekologicznych gruszek wygląda dobrze w tym roku. Nasi partnerzy mają spodziewaną dużą podaż we wszystkich odmianach" - mówi Jenna Galise, Sprzedaż. read more

The pear industry in South Africa has been looking for a variety of blushed pears to enhance its position in global markets for many years. read more

His expectations for the trade fair appearance were not disappointed: VIP met with numerous existing and potential business clients for valuable discussions during the fair. While the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid takes place at the beginning of the season, making it the ideal time to meet. read more

Russia does not produce pears on an industrial scale like apples, as stated by Igor Mukhanin, President of the Russian Gardeners' Association. Currently, only small pear orchards exist in some southern regions, which are not enough to meet domestic demand. Mukhanin clarified that Russia's read more

Fruition Sales in Orange Cove, CA is offering its Valentine Pummelo this season. This hybrid, which features a yellow rind with a red interior and is a cross of a Siamese Sweet Pummelo, Ruby blood orange, and Dancy mandarin, was developed by the UC Riverside Research Center. It's not a new variety, but it's gaining popularity for its unique appearance and delicious taste. read more

The export season for pears and apples from Rio Negro has begun with a 20% increase in sales abroad. The first shipment, headed to Brazil, departed this week from the port of San Antonio Oeste. Facundo Fernández, Rio Negro's Secretary for Fruit Growing, discussed the challenges and future prospects for the sector. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time, according to newly released economic impact data. Nearly two years after experiencing a substantial blow from Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has now reached this milestone. read more

Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety called Cornishgold. This pear was originally discovered in Launceston, where it was known as the Treburrow Pear. The tree was found in the kitchen garden of a historic farmhouse. Despite being unnoticed for centuries, this ancient tree produced fruit with read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

Superficial scald is the main post-harvest physiopathy that affects pears, especially the Abate Fetel variety, capable of compromising entire batches of product, especially if intended for long-term storage to be marketed in the second half of the season. read more