Pears

On December 12th, Dole, a century-old global brand known for specializing in fruits and vegetables, made a notable appearance at the Economic Ecological Construction and ESG theme event held at the Shanghai Pudong Headquarters. The company was honored with the "Excellent Case Award" for ESG practices among Chinese and Foreign Enterprises in Pudong New. read more

Since the beginning of the overseas grape season, it has been chaotic. "Brazil and Peru did not meet the promised volumes. Yields per hectare appeared to be lower across the board. Consequently, there were fewer products on the market, and we witnessed price levels in recent weeks that I couldn't remember," says Wibo van den. read more

W tym ostatnim przeglądzie globalnego rynku z 2024 roku, skupiamy się na gruszkach, których zbiory różnią się w poszczególnych krajach europejskich. We Francji zbiory są wyższe, podczas gdy Włochy się odbijają. Holandia i Belgia zaczęły sezon z niższymi zapasami po szkodach spowodowanych przez gradobicia w zeszłej wiośnie. read more

Very satisfactory numbers for the summer fruit liquidation of Apofruit, stone fruits (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums), pears, potatoes, onions, and seasonal vegetables, communicated to the members in four different meetings, held in Cerignola, Scanzano Jonico, Aprilia, and Vignola. read more

Sri Lanka, known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," is currently making efforts towards economic recovery after the financial crisis it faced in 2022. Agriculture, which has a long and important history, is a key sector of the country's economy. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

With the pear season in full swing, Mouneyrac Frères, a wholesaler present at the Rungis market, is giving priority to French products in its range. The efforts to renew aging French pear orchards mainly focus on new club varieties such as Fred, QTee, and Angys. read more

A decade after its introduction in Belgian stores, the red-blushed QTee summer pear has become a staple in European retail. Apart from being cultivated in Belgium and northern Spain, with most of the produce being sold abroad, these pears can also be found in orchards in Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

Rynek gruszek jest obecnie trochę spowolniony. Zbliżając się Boże Narodzenie, wielu pracowników sezonowych udaje się do swoich krajów na święta, a prace sortowania zostały tymczasowo wstrzymane. "Oznacza to, że wszystko jest trochę w zawieszeniu. Obcinamy do piątku, a potem". read more

Three of the world's largest fruit breeding companies are joining forces to utilize cutting-edge technologies in their quest to develop the apples and pears of the future. read more

New Zealand-based Prevar and Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Foods (OSF) have announced a new research and development partnership. This collaboration will concentrate on advancing breeding technologies for apples and pears to meet the changing requirements of growers, consumers, and the environment worldwide. read more

Projections indicate that the total apple export volume for 2024 will be 48.42 million equivalent cartons (12.5kg equivalent cartons), representing an 11% increase compared to the previous season. Pear export volumes are expected to reach 20.06 million cartons (12.5kg equivalent cartons), marking an 8% year-on-year increase. This marks a recovery from the 2023 season, which... read more

The marketing campaign for Spanish pears is currently progressing slowly, but there is hope that the demand will increase again after the Christmas holidays. "In terms of the organic pear season, we have not experienced as significant a decrease in production as we have in the" read more

When citrus fruits from Egypt start appearing in the markets, it's a sign for suppliers from the Southern Hemisphere, like Argentina, to withdraw, as they are unable to compete on pricing. Nahuel Lavino, export sales manager at Fama, an Argentinian citrus exporter and importer, commented, "Our season ended successfully. We managed to export over." read more

Z sezonem owoców wierzchnich na półkuli północnej dobrze rozpoczętym Tony Harding, Dyrektor Techniczny i ds. Zaopatrzenia w Worldwide Fruit, zastanawiał się nad przejściem z dostaw z półkuli południowej na północną: "Wolumeny dobrego jakościowo owoców z półkuli południowej były ograniczone, szczególnie Braeburn. Sezon na półkuli północnej był blisko. read more

Until a few years ago, pears represented a highly respected category both in terms of consumer penetration and sales in large-scale retail. However, in recent years, various issues in the countryside - which in some years have severely affected productions - combined with a progressive trend read more

Curaçao enjoys year-round sunshine and consistently moderate temperatures, which might seem ideal for cultivating fruits and vegetables. However, appearances can be deceiving. Take tomatoes, for example. A tomato plant requires cool nighttime temperatures at certain stages of growth, but in read more

China nie tylko jest liderem w technologii, ale także w produkcji owoców, znacząco wpływając na globalny rynek jabłek i gruszek. Według Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), produkcja jabłek na świecie w sezonie 2024/25 przewidywana jest na niewielki spadek, z obniżką o...

China is not only a leader in technology but also in fruit production, significantly impacting the global market for apples and pears. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), global apple production for the 2024/25 season is expected to see a slight decline, with a decrease of... read more

Exotic fruit is playing an increasingly important role in Italian food habits. Dole Italia suggests bringing newness, creativity, freshness, and color to Christmas dishes with products like mango, avocado, and papaya. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Dole is leading the way. read more

With the turn of the year approaching, the second part of the Belgian pear season is yet to start, but not at Fruitbedrijf Morren where all the pears have already been sorted and sold. "Until June or July, I never really slow down. We sell them as soon as possible each year, and because of that read more