Pears

Oak Valley Flowers is located in the Hottentots-Holland mountain range, approximately 70km from Cape Town, South Africa. The region is renowned for its apples and pears, which have been cultivated there since 1899. The flowers grown at Oak Valley Flowers are intended for the local market, including florists. read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

The Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is coming to an end, and producers anticipate reaching 12.5 million kilos this season. However, the quantity of fruit that can be sold under the quality seal will be lower due to the damage caused by hail storms. "We do not yet have all the data, but it appears that our... read more

Almost 50 hectares of Eden pear trees have been planted in Italy over the last three years in Emilia Romagna, Apulia, and Calabria, with 15 hectares already in production. An additional 60 hectares will be planted in the coming months, bringing the total investment to over 110 hectares. Uzi read more

Domestic raspberries are offered at all major agricultural and food exchanges in the country. According to the listings published on September 13th, it appears that the highest prices for raspberries can be found at the Targipiast exchange in Wroclaw – averaging around 40 PLN/kg. The lowest prices were published... read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this pricing trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand from read more

W tym roku na Węgrzech spodziewany jest najniższy w ciągu ostatniej dekady plon gruszek, według danych z Krajowej Izby Rolniczej (NAK) i Węgierskiej Organizacji Handlu Warzywami i Owocami (FruitVeB). Kraj ten odnotował ciągły spadek obszaru uprawy gruszek i produkcji. read more

The intense heat and drought have accelerated the prickly pear season: both for the August varieties and for the second flower (bastardoni), the season started early and will end sooner with reduced volumes. "Unfortunately, the forecasts have been respected," explains Ivan Mazzamuto. read more

Co miesiąc British Apples & Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Poniżej znajdują się najnowsze dane. Uwaga: Dane są dokładne w chwili publikacji, ale od czasu do czasu niektóre dane są otrzymywane późno od producentów. read more

The third measure for aid to pear producers has arrived. Yesterday, during the State Regions Conference, an allocation of 15 million euros for the 2024 campaign was approved from the Fund for the development and support of agricultural supply chains, which adds to the two previous measures for the. read more

The export of fresh fruit and vegetables from Italy is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat, processed by Fruitimprese, show a 5% increase in volume (1,818,378 tons) and a 3% increase in value compared to the same period last year, which is just below 2.8 billion. read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this price trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand remains stable. read more

The growing conditions for pears in Washington and Oregon were not ideal this year. A freeze event in January 2024 damaged some trees and reduced the fruit set during blooming. Furthermore, cold spring weather and summer hailstorms had a negative impact on the yield for the 2024-2025 crop. read more

After a year on the sidelines, pears are making a comeback in the major markets thanks to a significant increase in volumes that will allow the campaign to end well into the spring. Certainly, the debut of summer varieties was not the most exciting, but among producers, there is a sense of optimism. read more

The volume of Belgian pears is lower this year compared to previous years, as estimated by Xavier Laduron. This is true for many growers, including Laduron himself. Despite this, Laduron remains optimistic about the upcoming season, stating that the quantity of kilos is not as significant. read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

In his appearance at the Parliament of Andalusia, where he has explained the lines of action of his council until the end of the legislature, Fernández-Pacheco has presented Andalusia's demand for agriculture to receive greater funding.

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In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

Nature Fresh Farms is introducing the fresh new appearance of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. These strawberries are cultivated in the company's greenhouses located in Ohio. "You will be captivated by our greenhouse clean™ Little Obsessions organic strawberries," stated Matt Quiring, senior vice president. read more