Pears

Often referred to as the "stinkiest tree of spring" because of its foul odor resembling rotting fish, the Bradford pear is a fast-growing ornamental tree prized for its white spring blossoms... and the problems it can cause. So far, authorities have prohibited the spread of the invasive tree in four states. New Jersey is the latest state to join the ban. read more

Rynek owoców na Ukrainie wchodzi w okres międzysezonowy z nierówną strukturą cen. Sezon jabłkowy 2024/25 kończy się bez gwałtownego załamania, ale z nierozwiązaniem nadal istniejących problemów strukturalnych. Według APK-Inform, importowane jabłka, głównie z Polski i Włoch, dominują teraz w sprzedaży detalicznej. read more

The apple and pear season at Fern Ridge Fresh in Hastings, New Zealand is going well. Packing has been finished for PIQA® Red and Gala varieties for the season. Fredy mentioned, "Demand for Gala has been very strong worldwide this year, and we are now almost out of available stocks." read more

Have you ever been so inspired by the simple elegance of an artichoke that you felt it deserved its own dedicated public appearance in your daily life? The team at Loewe certainly did, and instead of keeping that thought to themselves, they transformed it into a handbag. The Artichoke clutch is... read more

In a pear market that continues to grapple with many complexities, including struggling old varieties, less receptive consumers, and a category often anchored in traditional logic, there are those who are trying to build value by focusing on quality, product identity, and management. read more

Drugie zbiory australijskiej gruszy QTee są teraz zbierane, a przewiduje się, że ilość zebranych owoców potroi się w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym inauguracyjnym zbiorami. Zbiory rozpoczęły się nieco później niż w ubiegłym roku, ze względu na odmienne warunki wzrostu. Przewiduje się, że zwiększona produkcja rozszerzy dostępność na rynku. read more

Suterra, a subsidiary of The Wonderful Company and a specialist in pest biocontrol, announced today that it has acquired Vestaron's product lines, active ingredients, and R&D portfolio. The acquisition includes the Spear and Basin product lines, both of which were recently licensed by the EPA. read more

In the midst of the commercial campaign, Angys will be the protagonist today, Thursday, May 7th, in a day of tastings organized in the main Italian fruit and vegetable markets. The initiative will involve customers present at the wholesale markets, who will be able to taste the Angys pear and learn more about it. read more

As we reach the end of last year's carrot season in the UK, the English supply is largely depleted, and most of the supply is now being sourced from Scottish growers. "Following the very wet January and February, during which some growers experienced crop losses, there appears to be a slight shortage," said. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more

On 1 April 2026, European apple stocks amounted to 2,152,982 tons, compared to 1,765,797 tons the previous year, showing a 21.9% increase. Italy retained its position as the top holder of apple stocks with 666,088 tons, up by 3.3% year-on-year. Poland followed with 509,000 tons, marking a 34.3% increase. read more

In currant plantations, good flower pollination is crucial for the size and quality of the yield. However, currant flowers themselves are not very attractive to pollinators. So, how can we attract and retain them on the plantations? What should be done when aphids start to appear? read more

When growers request lighting proposals from different suppliers, the light plans they receive can vary significantly, even when they are based on the same greenhouse and identical crop requirements. "At first glance, one plan may appear superior on paper. However, these differences are often." read more

When it comes to pears, Belgium is mainly known for the Conference variety, but in recent years, a number of promising new varieties have been introduced to the market. One of these is the Fred pear, for which BelOrta has obtained the rights in the Benelux region. "Production is increasing every year." read more

Indonesia has reported the discovery of three new plant species from the Homalomena genus, which are endemic to the island of Sumatra. This discovery enhances scientific knowledge of tropical biodiversity in Southeast Asia, as stated by TV BRICS. According to ANTARA, the research was spearheaded by Muhammad Rifqi Hariri. read more

This year, VLAM participated in Macfrut in Rimini for the first time. Their participation in this trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is part of a three-year promotion campaign for Conference pears, which is partially subsidized by Europe. The main goal is to strengthen the position of Conference pears. read more

The night from April 29th to 30th on one of the blueberry plantations in Mazovia may turn out to be a decisive moment for the entire season. After several days of temperatures dropping below freezing, it was this night that was the most challenging - frost appeared around 9 PM and persisted throughout. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the impact of the current conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has added £31.30 per ton to the cost of. read more