Pears

The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time, according to newly released economic impact data. Nearly two years after experiencing a substantial blow from Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has now reached this milestone. read more

Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety called Cornishgold. This pear was originally discovered in Launceston, where it was known as the Treburrow Pear. The tree was found in the kitchen garden of a historic farmhouse. Despite being unnoticed for centuries, this ancient tree produced fruit with read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

Superficial scald is the main post-harvest physiopathy that affects pears, especially the Abate Fetel variety, capable of compromising entire batches of product, especially if intended for long-term storage to be marketed in the second half of the season. read more

The economic implications of food waste in Australia are substantial, with an estimated $36.6 billion lost annually. A significant portion of fresh produce is discarded at the farm gate due to cosmetic imperfections, including appearance, size, or ripeness. This issue has long been recognized. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared. read more

The most recent price data for fresh produce shows diverse trends in the pricing of essential commodities, with some items experiencing price hikes while others have observed decreases. Apples from the Cox's Orange group saw a significant increase in average price, rising from 1.27 to 1.36 per kg, indicating a weekly... read more

The final stages of the commercial campaign for Eden Gold, the new snack pear exclusively marketed by Greenyard Fresh Italy, are underway. With Willer Malagutti, the project's sales manager, we have assessed the results of this campaign: "We have quintupled the volumes." read more

Opera La Pera, Italy's only specialist pear grower association, anticipates that their commercial sales will continue until the beginning of May, as they get ready to showcase once more at the Fruit Logistica trade show this year. read more

The production of vegetables in the southeast region appears to be lower due to recent cold temperatures. "Currently, there is limited volume of any produce coming from the southeast region due to the cool and rainy weather in Florida and Georgia. This has also been exacerbated by some snowfall in the southern areas." read more

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

The season of Calabrian clementines from the Piana di Sibari is coming to an end, leaving behind a period characterized by weather challenges and a high percentage of product waste. Despite the difficulties, the final balance appears to be positive, as emphasized by Francesco. read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta stated that it is excited about the upcoming arrival of the first organic pears from Argentina, despite the fact that there are currently enough stocks available in Europe. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

"Pears are selling well again after New Year," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "We never completely stopped, but things always slow down a bit around the holidays. This trend becomes more noticeable each year, but the quieter that period is, the busier January tends to be. Now, read more

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is spearheading a new £2 million initiative aimed at preventing potential food shortages that could lead to civil unrest in the UK. read more

While the healthy New Year's resolutions for 2025 may be starting to decline at this point, the good news is that consumers overall still appear to be interested in health and wellness, and the produce industry is benefiting from this movement. "The focus is on making wellness accessible throughout the year," says Alex. read more