Pears

At Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair has introduced nitrogen generation technology in controlled atmosphere coolrooms to preserve apple and pear harvests. The technology, which involves using a nitrogen generator from Oxair, lowers the oxygen levels inside the coolroom, thus helping to maintain the freshness of the fruits. read more

As of this week, the harvesting of the new QTee® pear crop is once again completed. Similar to many other varieties, it is an early season for us. For Fruithandel Wouters, this signals that the sorting process is now in full swing. "We are a bit ahead of schedule, but since the market is not yet saturated and there are still more summer fruits available, we are still in a good position." read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

The harvest of Williams pears in Mantua started at the beginning of August, about ten days earlier than usual, and will be sold by La Grande Bellezza Italiana at the end of August under the 'Pera di Mantova IGP' brand. "We are dedicated to promoting the finest Italian fruits and vegetables and we read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

Certhon, a company specializing in horticultural engineering and technology, has announced its expansion into North America (NA) through a partnership with DENSO, a mobility supplier. The new headquarters for their North American operations will be based in Southfield, Michigan, within the Greater Detroit area. To spearhead this new initiative, both companies have appointed leaders. read more

Una stagione che per molti operatori del settore rappresenterà anche una sfida. È questa la previsione uscita da Prognosfruit riguardo l’annata 2024-2025 delle mele. Secondo la Wapa – World Apple and Pear Association il quadro generale vede nei maggiori paesi produttori un raccolto che
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Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production read more

Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation is based on data from the World Apple and Pear Association ( WAPA ) presented at the Prognosfruit
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Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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The revival strategy of the endangered Italian pear sector involves not only safeguarding the Abate Fétel variety but also focusing on variety renewal, as emerged during the latest pear conferences. This is undoubtedly one of the most complex challenges to tackle, as it is well known how important it is. read more

Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG International, observed a remarkable resilience to price inflation in the Indian economy."When we look at consumer spend, we see that is growing.
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The fourth Q-Tee season kicks off on 9 August. The harvest is 10% up on last year, with a potential of around 3,300 tonnes of pears. "Although the weather conditions were not in our favor and we were expecting higher volumes, the harvest is starting to be promising. We are satisfied with the
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Early days of August and in Sicily we are entering the peak of the season of a symbolic fruit: the prickly pear. A season that, obviously, is in its initial stages and companies are getting ready to enter the peak of the season. AIFN let's discover the beginning of the season sentiment with OP La Deliziosa. read more

Prognosfruit, the most important annual event for the apple and pear sector, concludes today. The event is organized by Wapa (World Apple and Pear Association) in collaboration with FruitVeB, bringing together industry professionals from across Europe and beyond. read more

The upcoming season is expected to be a challenging one for the apple industry. This was revealed at Prognosfruit 2024, the annual conference where WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, shares forecasts for the upcoming apple harvest across Europe. From Budapest, it emerged that... read more

Approximately six years after its appearance in Italy (end of 2018), ToBRFV - Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - is still the number one enemy for tomato producers. This fear is justified by the high virulence of the disease, which is capable of causing significant damage. read more

Golden Bay Fruit will once again be exhibiting on the new Zealand stand at Asia Fruit Logisitca in Hong Kong in September. "We are very grateful to New Zealand Apple & Pear Industry and Plant and Food Research who organize the shared NZ pavilion which showcases a range of New Zealand companies
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The usual Prognosfruit conference, organized this year in Budapest, Hungary, by FruitVeB (Hungarian interprofessional organization for fruit and vegetables) together with WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), was a key moment of discussion for apple producers. read more