Pears

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

The Freskon provides the ideal platform for networking, business partnerships, and international market access. Participants include cooperatives, producers, fruit and vegetable wholesalers, importers/exporters, retailers, Greek and international supermarket chains. read more

It is unusual for fresh produce executives to sell their company, take a few years off, and then come back as employees. However, after a three-year break, Fred Kloen has returned to his previous role at OTC Organics. "I missed the energy and excitement. It may have appeared like an unconventional decision from the outside, but it feels right for me," commented Fred. read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

British Apple and Pears Limited (BAPL) states that a government policy aimed at raising employment costs will negatively impact consumers and harm the domestic fruit production industry. read more

The Germans love their asparagus - and they really love it. In 2024, a whopping 108,000 tons were harvested, which is roughly equivalent to 1.6 billion spears - enough to build a bridge made of asparagus from Hamburg to the Swiss border. The odds are good that read more

Food inflation is on the rise, as observed by British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK's fruit grower association. This increase is attributed to government policies that are raising employment costs. Starting on April 6, 2025, British apple and pear growers will experience increases in employers' National Insurance and the National Minimum Wage. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide may be used beyond the existing authorization to combat Green Shield Bugs and Red-legged Shield Bugs on apple, pear, sweet cherry, and sour cherry trees from March 25th to July 22nd, 2025. read more

As of 1 February 2025, Apple stocks in Europe reached 3,038,976 tons, showing a 4.8% decrease compared to the same date in 2024, when stocks were at 3,193,280 tons. This decline represents a year-on-year reduction of over 154,000 tons, with notable decreases reported in countries like Austria. read more

The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a renowned fruit-growing region, famous for its fertile soils. Among the fruits that flourish in this area are pears. Kevin Day from Day's Century Growers states, "The clay loam soil in the valleys offers superb drainage, and the climate is almost perfect." read more

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures in the soil during January and February, as well as the limited hours of sunshine, the asparagus spears did not have the conditions to sprout until the end of February. This period of dormancy, known as winter rest, is beneficial for the asparagus plants as it allows them to conserve energy to sprout vigorously. read more

Pear exports from the Port of San Antonio Este in Argentina's Río Negro province reached historic lows this season. Between January and February, 16,618 pallets of fruit - equivalent to just over 19,200 tonnes - were loaded at the port, a decrease of 37 percent compared to the same period last year. read more

After a very positive January for the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO), February also shows growth, although more moderate compared to the previous month, also due to an increasing inflationary effect. All major categories exhibit a positive trend, including the IV-V Range, but in the fruit read more

Apricots in bloom, peach trees beginning to flower, plum trees, apple trees, and pear trees in full vegetative growth. It is already full spring for the orchards in Veneto, with temperatures in recent days reaching 18-19 degrees. But it is not good news, because the terrible frosts of 2023, which read more

Świat truskawek i owoców jagodowych witają fascynującą i obiecującą nowość - białe truskawki, owoc o charakterystycznym wyglądzie ze względu na swoją mlecznobiałą barwę i smaku, którego cechują tropikalne nuty ananasa i egzotycznych owoców. Loris Gentile, założyciel Gentile Group z Basilicaty.

The world of strawberries and berries welcomes a fascinating and promising novelty - white strawberries, a fruit with a distinctive appearance due to its milky white color and a taste characterized by tropical notes of pineapple and exotic fruits. Loris Gentile, founder of Gentile Group in Basilicata. read more

Argentinian pears are being delivered to the United States, with one shipper witnessing the first arrivals last week in the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles. Sarah Barkley of CMI mentioned, "Right now it's Bartlett pears through our partner Kleppe SA, and then we'll have some Flamingos soon, followed by Bosc pears." read more

CapGen Seeds organized an Open Day in La Mojonera (Almería) on March 4, 5, and 6 to officially introduce Panoramix, their new pear tomato variety for export with intermediate resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV). Despite the rain during the three days of field visits, there was a high turnout of growers. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

Trucks are delivering the final batches of peaches and BC pears to the drying racks at Cape Dried Fruit, where peeled and unpeeled peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, mangoes, prunes, and raisins are dehydrated under the sun or in ovens. As temperatures begin to cool towards early autumn, the drying season comes to an end. read more

Xenia has been nominated in two categories at the upcoming World Food Innovation Awards: "Best Natural Product" and "Best Marketing Campaign." The brand's focus on fresh produce and consumer engagement has garnered recognition in an industry dominated by ultra-processed foods and exotic superfoods. read more