Pears

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new prickly pear cactus varieties developed through its breeding program: 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label'. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It grows attached to trees or. read more

While the South African stone fruit and grape marketing seasons in the Middle East are expected to wind down in the coming weeks, shipments of apples and pears have just begun. read more

Consumers buy less fruit because often the products do not taste good, leading to lack of repeat purchases. This is particularly evident with pears. read more

For the first time, VLAM will participate in the international trade fair Macfrut in Rimini with its own pavilion. With a specific emphasis on the Conference pear, the organization plans to enter the Italian market in collaboration with four Flemish exporters. "The pavilion will be exclusively dedicated to pears as an" read more

Shipments of cauliflower from Italy dominated the market, with French shipments coming in second in terms of volume. In Frankfurt and Munich, Spanish shipments also appeared. Hamburg reported some Belgian products, which, according to the German BLE, were sold at relatively low prices, thereby. read more

The conflict in the Middle East is anticipated to further increase costs for British apple and pear farmers, adding to the already substantial financial pressures from certification and labor expenses. read more

Po słabym występie Portu w Kapsztadzie podczas tegorocznych sezonów eksportu owoców pestkowych, winogron oraz jabłek i gruszek, eksporterzy zastanawiają się, czy najnowsze oświadczenia rządu dotyczące reformy kolejnictwa i logistyki zmienią cokolwiek.

After the poor performance of the Port of Cape Town during this year's stonefruit, table grape, and apple and pear export seasons, exporters are wondering if the latest statements from the government regarding its plans for rail and logistics reform will change anything. read more

The Belgian ornamental plant company FlorAmor has introduced a new brand identity for Flandresse, its premium label for azaleas and clivia. The rebranding gives the brand a sleeker, more modern appearance, mirroring the values that Flandresse aims to embody: Flemish craftsmanship, reliability, read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released the results of its most recent grower survey conducted in late 2025, indicating that audit and compliance requirements and labor costs continue to be the primary challenges for apple and pear businesses in the UK. Farm assurance, compliance, and audits were rated as the most significant pressures. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK this week showed mixed but generally stable movement, with modest increases seen in several apple varieties and pears, while asparagus prices declined notably. Among apples, most varieties saw small gains. Bramley's seedling, for example, averaged £1.21 per kg, up £0.01 (+1%). read more

Agriculture in protected environments is encountering a new and daunting challenge. The official journal of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) has confirmed the first recorded appearance of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) in Italy, an insect native to Southeast Asia. read more

Among the protagonists of integrated pest management (IPM) in pear orchards, a small insect stands out for its effectiveness and timing: the Deraeocoris brevis. This natural predator is at the forefront against two of the main enemies of orchards: the pear psylla and the red spider mite. read more

On 5 February 2026, Riaan Strydom and his team were in the orchard after a day of harvesting early Golden Delicious apples when they were suddenly hit by hail and an unprecedented wind during the harvest season, he recalls. "And it happened at the worst possible time of the year." read more

"Our company team will be in Tokyo until 13 March 2026, participating in Foodex Japan, the largest international food and beverage fair in Asia," says Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of the Agrumi-Gel brand from Sicily, which specializes in processing citrus fruits, pomegranates, and prickly pears. read more

The selling season has been over for Fruitbedrijf Morren for some time now. While the apples were sold almost immediately, the pears were marketed until the New Year. "That is quite early, but if there is demand, then of course I sell," says Bert Morren of the eponymous fruit company from. read more

"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients. read more

After many years without a dedicated national event, the French pear sector will come together on June 4th, 2026, at the CTIFL center in La Morinière for a technical day organized in partnership with Felcoop, FNPFruits, ANPP, and GEFEL. The event is open to all stakeholders in the sector - from production to. read more

In just one year, the numerous references to green avocados observed in March 2025 by IFN have practically disappeared: today the shelf is almost entirely composed of Hass avocados. This is a understandable choice, given the excellent taste characteristics of this variety. However, still no one. read more

Venturatorna will be on television with its BBmix to celebrate the brand's 90th anniversary, a milestone that consolidates the company's role in the dried fruit sector in Italy and its ability to combine innovation and tradition. A total of 800 TV appearances. read more

For many decades, California has been home to a tightly knit community of pear growers, with most farms being owned by the same family for six generations. The industry used to be in a favorable position, as it supplied pears to the market during months when the Pacific Northwest did not. However, the changing market landscape has impacted the industry. read more