Pears

India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are important markets for South African apples and pears. Eon Smit, the commercial director of Fruitworks based in Paarl, says, "Asia Fruit Logistica is a platform where the three companies come together to interact and explore our current opportunities." read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

A new season of Dutch apples and pears is starting again this week. With favorable weather conditions, a team of over 400 seasonal workers is working hard in Staay Food Group's orchards to harvest the fruits. The harvest is taking place on the 135 hectares of the new Staay site 'Westende' in Fijnaart. read more

AbateNL is a new concept of an old pear, developed for and by fruit growers. "The Abate Fetel is a high-quality pear that is very well appreciated internationally. It is characterized by its robust appearance and good pricing. Due to problems in cultivation and with the climate, the pear is on read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Rincón de Soto Pears begins its harvesting campaign.

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On July 18th and 19th, the management team and part of the board of Global GAP visited apple and pear orchards in the southwest of France. The purpose of this visit was to raise awareness of the issues brought up by the new Global GAP specifications released at the beginning of the year, Xavier explains. read more

The horticulture season in Kashmir has begun, with a high demand for pears and early apple varieties being observed. The sector plays a crucial role in the local economy, impacting the livelihoods of the residents and the overall economic well-being of Kashmir. This year, favorable weather conditions... read more

Major New Zealand-based grower-marketer, Seeka, plans to showcase its new red Nashi pear at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica before its official launch in 2025. The red-skinned variety is known for its crisp, juicy, and crunchy texture, as well as its appealing taste profile, as noted by Seeka. read more

The domestic apple is one of the stars among regional foods: it is the oldest and healthiest fast food in the world, grows in a climatically advantageous growing area, and is the most important domestic fruit variety in Austrian food retail. "Our fruit farmers. read more

The event took place at the farm of Gaston Michielsens in Rilland, who has planted hazelnuts on 28.5 hectares and is thus the largest nut farming operation in the Netherlands. The field and pear farmer plans to transition his operation entirely to nut and pear cultivation in the future. read more

With the first official harvest overseen by federal Agriculture Minister David Clarinval, the Conference season has finally begun. Van Haelst Fruit has also begun harvesting quietly, but larger volumes are expected to come out steadily starting from Monday. "It's a nice period again. Although there was read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

The Spanish province of León represents 90% of pear production in the entire Castile and León autonomous community, and the harvest has already begun in the El Bierzo region, where the forecasts for this season are quite positive. "In terms of volume, we are expecting a fairly read more

The past few days have brought significant changes in the prices of industrial pears. At least in terms of the raw material that is being purchased at the upper end of the range. So, what are the current prices for the purchase of industrial pears? read more

The Celina QTee® pear, which has been cultivated in Belgium since 2015, was harvested in Canada for the first time this year. This red-blushed variety is a hybrid of a Williams pear and a Broket July. Since its creation, the variety has seen worldwide expansion and is now grown not only in Belgium, but also in other countries. read more

One of the most authoritative figures in the Italian fruit and vegetable world passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. Claudio Scalise, managing partner of SGMarketing, born in Calabria on May 21, 1958, graduated in Agricultural Economics in Bologna, was not only a great protagonist. read more

W tym roku największy producent opuncji w Hiszpanii, zlokalizowany w gminie Valladolises w regionie Murcji, będzie musiał opóźnić początek zbiorów do początku września. "Sezon będzie opóźniony o około dziesięć dni w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, ale ponownie będziemy mieli owoce bardzo dobrej jakości. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more