Pears

Despite fluctuating weather conditions, the asparagus season in Bavaria is progressing smoothly. Harvests are satisfying, with producers praising the quality of the spears as excellent. Consumers can expect a plentiful supply of regional asparagus, as reported by the Franconian Asparagus Producers' Association. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

The flower industry has always been associated with beauty, creativity, and emotion. However, underneath the delicate petals, it is a business influenced by changing seasons, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving consumer expectations. As we progress further into the digital era and confront growing environmental issues, read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Perla Nera's participation in the 2025 edition of Macfrut, one of the important events for the international fruit and vegetable sector, was successfully carried out. read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The tomato category is a cornerstone for sales and margin in the fruit and vegetable department, but it is also, in every respect, the most complicated in relation to consumer preferences: the multiple variables related to aesthetic appearance, taste, and texture intersect with... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust, read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more

As of April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons recorded on April 1, 2024, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Pear sales on the Service2Fruit trading platform have already slowed down significantly. "We have very limited supply on the platform, and this is happening much earlier than usual," says Emanuel Sluis. "We have also sold more pears directly from the orchard this year, and sales have been fairly good." read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be especially aggressive this year. French apple and pear producers are working hard to prevent infestations, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

On April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, showing a 7.1% decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons reported on April 1, 2024. This decline of 134,891 tons is noticeable in most major producing countries, with significant reductions in Poland (-126,000 tons). read more

During the day, the petunias appear as regular white flowers, but after the sun sets, they emit a gentle glow reminiscent of moonlight. A group of bioengineers at Light Bio, a company specializing in bioluminescent plants, developed these flowers, called firefly petunias. read more