Pears
Will there be enough open ground produce available for Easter?
2024-03-05 00:00
Consumers can now rejoice as the first harbingers of spring are making an appearance in the fruit and vegetable aisle: In week 7, Landgard member companies in the West began harvesting the season's first regional fresh rhubarb. Currently available in limited quantities, these tender stalks grow
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Following the Spring Festival, imported cherries have been gradually disappearing from the Chinese market, leaving very little merchandise available; only remnants of a few batches are being cleared at low prices of approximately less than 40 yuan per kilo. These cherries should be
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The export of Dutch Conference pears is making good progress at the moment. "Pears are being shipped to several countries and we are struggling to keep up with the high demand. We could say that it is the best season in years," shares Kees Boonman, from
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Berry 3/2024 now on sale
2024-03-05 00:00
From conversations I have had recently with several producers of dessert strawberries and raspberries (crops under covers), it appears that the coming years may be a period of good fortune for such production in Poland. Meanwhile, the situation related to the economic crisis
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported
2024-03-05 00:00
At this time, with apple and pear consumption at its peak, and coinciding with the second year of Afrucat's nationwide campaign "Look after yourself as an apple does", the association is spreading another message on social media: "Pay attention to the origin". This campaign aims to promote local
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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Total European apple stock are down by 5% compared to the same time last year. The biggest drops come from the UK at -35% followed by Denmark at -30.2% and The Netherlands at -23.8%. Gains were made in Spain at 22.2%, France 11.7% and Belgium 10.8%. The European pear stock is down by -1.6% with
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'Conference pear exports are doing great, but for Lukassen pears there is a stalemate'
2024-03-04 00:00
Exports of Conference pears are going very well. "Pears are sent everywhere and it is really a challenge to keep up with the demand. We can talk about the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of the Dutch company Zeeland Fruit, which specialises in
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured cherry pear tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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Range of specific products for preserving pears
2024-03-04 00:00
The quality and yield of Chinese pears have improved significantly this season, with a high percentage of marketable fruit. However, the recent increase in shipping demand has had an impact on export prices, with tariffs of up to four times
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured pear cherry tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
read more
Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
read more
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'The impact of pear arrivals from abroad is minimal'
2024-03-04 00:00
For the time being, the Belgian pear market is well balanced. "After a very eventful period until January, the situation has slowed down slightly more than expected. However, supply and demand are still quite balanced,' said Christophe Van Haelst of the
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'Export of Conference pears is going fantastically, Alexander Lucas has come to a standstill'
2024-03-01 00:00
The export of Conference pears is currently going exceptionally well. "The pears are going in all directions, and it's truly a challenge to keep up with the demand. We might well say this is the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of Zeeland Fruit from Kattendijke, specialized in the export
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Interest in cauliflower is stagnating in some German markets
2024-03-01 00:00
On the German markets, deliveries of French and Italian cauliflower formed the basis of the range. Spanish deliveries completed the picture, while Belgian ones appeared in smaller quantities only in Cologne. Spanish products were absent in Hamburg.
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