Pears

The season of the symbolic product of Sicilian fruits and vegetables has begun: the prickly pear. To understand the prospects of the season, we interviewed Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania): "A campaign that starts 15 days early... read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has introduced Mojito Fresh, a new type of table grape developed by Bloom Fresh, featuring a distinctive flavor profile that blends sweet spearmint hints with a combination of Moscatel and labrusca. This variety will be sold in leading stores in Spain, such as Consum, Carrefour, and. read more

Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more

In Tillsonburg, a robotics company has introduced an automated asparagus harvester that can collect up to 60 spears per minute across four rows at the same time. According to Steve Spanjers from HarvestCorp Technologies, this technology decreases the requirement for manual labor from four workers to just. read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

After successfully concluding the citrus fruit campaign, the Il Girasole cooperative in Paternò (Catania) is gearing up for the late and medium-late peach and nectarine season, in addition to Coscia pears. This was communicated by Giovanni Scavo. read more

The California organic pear harvest is about to begin. In the Sacramento Delta region, the harvest is expected to start this week, followed by Lake County, located further north, around August 7. It is slightly delayed this year due to the recent high temperatures in the state. "Growing... read more

W badaniu opublikowanym przez Scientific Reports przedstawiono nowe podejście do automatyzacji zbioru gruszek, zatytułowane sieć percepcji odkształceń na wysokim poziomie z wieloobiektowym tłumieniem maksymalnego poszukiwania (HDMNet). Wykorzystując głębokie uczenie, ta metoda ma na celu poprawę systemu wizyjnego w celu. read more

Last year, 8,000 tonnes of pears were harvested on Lake Constance. While this amount is significantly less compared to the 226,000 tonnes of apples harvested, it represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year. Farmers in the region are showing a growing interest in cultivating pears. read more

The official estimates of pear production in Lleida have proven to be overly optimistic compared to the actual observations made by farmers at the start of the harvest season. According to Jaume Gardeñes, who heads the fruit sector at Unió de Pagesos, there could be a 30% to 40% decrease in the harvest. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

The Coordination Committee of the Pear International Organization, meeting on Monday, July 15, reviewed the expected pear production for 2024. Following an extremely challenging year like 2023, with production severely limited by frost, the prospects for this year seem significantly read more

Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Według analiz rynku hurtowego "Shuvar" z Ukrainy, cena krajowych gruszek pozostaje niezmieniona od początku lipca, utrzymując się na poziomie 60 UAH/kg. Jednakże cena ta jest wyższa niż w tym samym okresie w zeszłym roku - zauważa Tetiana Popovych, szefowa.

According to analytics from the wholesale market "Shuvar" in Ukraine, the price for domestic pears has remained unchanged since the beginning of July, holding steady at 60 UAH/kg. However, this price is higher than it was during the same period last year, notes Tetiana Popovych, the head. read more

The season of the Coscia pear is about to begin, which is only harvested in Sicily from July and marketed until October. "We will start the harvest next weekend and the marketing will happen immediately," says Alfonso Cuomo, managing director of Oranfrizer. "We have an excellent" read more

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more