Pears

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In 1992, Lamb Weston, an American processed food company, began importing frozen French Fries (FF) into India, targeting luxury hotels. Canadian multinational McCain Foods entered the Indian market in 1996 as the exclusive supplier to McDonald's, making its first appearance in the country. read more

The stone fruit season from South Africa is in full swing. Apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums from the sunny regions of southern Africa can now be found in retail fruit departments. These highlights, both in terms of appearance and flavor, bring the freshness of the South African summer. read more

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In the France Special 2025, which we will release in time for FRUIT LOGISTICA, you will find some of them: We report, among other things, on efforts to make pears more attractive and "safer" for consumers, on modernized packing stations, and on pleasing harvest results. read more

"Ceny są dobre, a rynek jest zrównoważony." Tak opisuje obecną sytuację na rynku belgijskich gruszek Tony Derwael z Bel'Export. Jednakże ostrzega on przed potencjalnymi problemami później w sezonie. "Nie sądzę, żebyśmy mogli narzekać, ale każdy musi uważnie zwracać uwagę na jakość" read more

Fresh Formulaics is introducing the next generation of post-harvest solutions. Designed to address the specific challenges of the produce industry, this product aims to reduce spoilage, prolong freshness, improve product appearance, and potentially minimize worker exposure to harmful agricultural chemicals. read more

A team spearheaded by the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has investigated the feasibility of modifying Value Added Taxes (VAT) to encourage healthier and more sustainable food choices in the UK and other European countries. Their findings, featured in the journal Nature Food, suggest that... read more

In the world of high-tech greenhouse farming, the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sorting process of pears represents a significant advancement. Cees Maessen, a former data science student, explored this subject for his master's thesis with the goal of improving efficiency and... read more

Apeel Sciences has introduced a new line of "next generation" post-harvest solutions. Fresh Formulaics provides a plant-based substitute for traditional waxes and fungicides, which helps minimize spoilage, prolong the freshness of products, improve appearance, and reduce worker contact with harsh chemicals. read more

Fresh Formulaics has introduced a new line of "next generation" post-harvest solutions. The company offers plant-based alternatives to traditional waxes and fungicides, which can help minimize spoilage, extend the freshness of products, improve appearance, and reduce worker exposure. read more

As reported in Perfil, the combination of a stagnating US dollar, declining consumption, oversupply, rising costs, high taxes, and a decrease in exports of fruits such as apples and pears has led to a crisis for fruit producers. read more

Fire blight, also known as pear fire blight, is a bacterial infection that affects apple and pear trees, as well as some host plants like hawthorn. It is characterized by brown-black discoloration, wilting, and shriveling of flowers, leaves, and branches. "Since the first observations..." read more

At the center of the presentation in Berlin are some of the most distinctive products of the Staay Food Group: pears, melons, and lettuces. In the spotlight is the exclusive Red Conference club pear. It is the only red pear available year-round, and it is grown in-house. read more

The Greenery has announced that the International Taste Institute in Brussels has awarded the Sweet Sensation Pear with the Superior Taste Award. "This award confirms the exceptional taste and quality of this pear, judged by top chefs and sommeliers," the company stated. read more

To jest trzeci rok z rzędu, kiedy zbiory gruszek odmiany Rocha były niewielkie. Vitor Santos, producent i eksporter gruszek Rocha w Portugalii, analizuje obecną kampanię. "W porównaniu z potencjalną produkcją wynoszącą 230 000/240 000 ton, zbiory gruszek Rocha w ciągu ostatnich 3 lat nie osiągnęły" read more

The weather in Crete has not been very cold so far, allowing greenhouse peppers to yield around 45 tons per hectare. According to Mr. Nikos Tsourdinis, the owner of the Cretan packing company Tsourdinis S.A., it appears that production will continue at these levels, possibly slightly lower, for... read more

Producers from Río Negro have warned that up to 100,000 tonnes of apples and pears could go unharvested in the first quarter of 2025 because the cost of doing so would exceed the prices offered by the large exporting companies. read more

The Opera La Pera prize contest is about to start. Starting today, in the retail outlets of over twenty Italian distribution chains, consumers who purchase Opera pears will be able to immediately find out if they have won one of the prizes (Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods) up for grabs. read more

The relocation of the European headquarters of plant protection products for crop defense is considered one of the most important challenges that the horticultural sector must face, or rather, "endure," given the unilateral imposition of the process. According to several operators, it is a top priority. read more