Pears

The first Moroccan melons - especially those from the earliest regions, such as Dakhla - have already started to appear on international markets. Currently, "demand is very high and far exceeds the available supply," as stated by Agrimaroce. read more

With a surprising move that appears to be a complete U-turn, Donald Trump announced on Truth that he is immediately suspending reciprocal tariffs on countries that have expressed an intention to negotiate, maintaining them for three months, just on the day they were due to come into effect. read more

Egipt's ascension to dominance in the citrus category has appeared unstoppable, yet it has faced its fair share of challenges. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have hindered export operations and are still ongoing, as stated by Osama Saleh, the commercial manager of producer-exporter Houd El. read more

A famous advertisement that has been airing for years on major generalist TV networks warns that the disappearance of bees threatens important crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. However, this narrative seems overly alarmist, considering that the cultivated areas of these products read more

Stemilt is collaborating with Day's Century Growers, a family-owned pear producer and packer in British Columbia, Canada, to sublicense the new Hw624 pear, branded as Happi Pear®, in order to provide locally grown Happi Pears to Canadian consumers. Stemilt's director of research and development, Rob Blakey; read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANP Pera Rocha, and the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) met in Avignon last week to discuss 3 key points that will shape the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France. One of the topics discussed was plastic packaging, with concerns raised about the difficulties in applying the PPWR regulation. read more

The French Garden (TFG), a wholesaler based in New Covent Garden, has purchased three new Renault tractor units for its 13.6 ft trailers in order to enhance the efficiency and appearance of its fleet. read more

Scott Marboe, the leader of the apple, pear, and cherry industry in the Pacific Northwest, has passed away at the age of 66. Marboe dedicated 39 years to shaping the industry, both domestically and internationally, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers before retiring to Phoenix, Arizona. read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

This week, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries from the Ovoc farm in Chodzież have appeared on the market. In this family farm run by the Pietruszków family, strawberries have been grown in greenhouses for several seasons. read more

Cztery lata po zasadzeniu pierwszych drzew gruszy Eden w prowincji Lecce, niedawno wprowadzonej odmiany, która charakteryzuje się doskonałą zdolnością adaptacji do różnych warunków glebowych i klimatycznych, już z niecierpliwością oczekujemy kolejnego zbioru, szacowanego na koniec sierpnia. Drzewa są. read more

The campaign for Angys pears, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, continues to be appreciated by consumers and is supported by initiatives in-store and on social media. This year, Angys pears can be enjoyed until late spring. read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANPP and ANP, gathered on Wednesday in Avignon for the apple and pear contact group of the Joint Committee of the Southern Zone, discussed three points that will determine the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, and thus food sovereignty. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat and the Italian and French apple and pear organizations Assomela and ANPP have warned that EU sustainability rules are jeopardizing Europe's food sovereignty. read more

CubeCold, a cold storage and logistics company based in Europe, has announced the appointment of three key executives as part of its ongoing growth and transformation. Dave Moore will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elizabeth (Liz) Gildea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and [third executive's name missing]. read more

The Consortium of Etna DOP Prickly Pear, along with the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian PGI Blood Oranges, the Leonforte PGI Peach, and many other consortia in the area, attended a beautiful press event at Identità Golose in Milan for the inauguration of activities in Sicily. read more

You can't go wrong with a well-designed lidding film on a crate of premium potatoes or fresh asparagus. Not only does it enhance the appearance, but it also offers protection and serves as a form of advertising and information. This can be beneficial for various vegetables, including chicory, spinach, and tomatoes. read more

Po kilku kolejnych latach szkód spowodowanych nocnym mrozem na gruszkach, firma Beck Fruit z Sint-Gillis-Waas postanowiła, że to wystarczy. Decyzja została szybko podjęta, gdy spotkali Ernsta Slabbekoorna ze Swift International podczas Dnia Uprawy Owoców w Zeeland w Goes, gdzie zaprezentował najnowszą innowację w wentylatorach przeciw mrozowi. read more

As of March 1, 2025, apple stocks in the listed European countries totaled 2,394,942 tons, showing a decrease of 175,895 tons compared to March 1, 2024, when stocks were at 2,570,837 tons. This marks a year-on-year (YOY) decline of 6.8%. Among the listed countries, Poland... read more

The industry association Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced a major advancement with the launch of its Packhouse Performance Dashboard. This new system is aimed at offering growers and packers improved insights into fruit quality throughout the industry. read more