Pears

With last week's harvest estimate on Prognosfruit, it is safe to say that the new European top fruit season is now back in full swing. In Belgium, lower volumes are expected in both pears and apples, which brings additional responsibilities to market this fruit well for growers. read more

The UK is ripe and ready for growth. Despite the pressures of high inflation and reduced consumer spending power, there remains a defiant and remarkable appetite in the market for top-quality, perfectly ripe avocados. And it’s a market that only a handful of companies appear properly equipped for. read more

Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020... read more

I had an early start on Wednesday to appear on Wake up To Money. My alarm went off at 5.20am, and I was on air just after 5.30am. After that, I joined the Today program at 6.20am and then Good Morning Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland. The topic of discussion for all these appearances was one thing: Asda, and what has gone wrong? read more

On Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th, the annual IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association) took place in São Paulo, Brazil. During this event, a Belgian delegation, including representatives from Belgian Fruit Valley, Foodcareplus, and VLAM, showcased Belgian Conference pears. "The timing of the event ideally suited the promotion of our pears," said a spokesperson from the Belgian delegation. read more

At the Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair's specialized nitrogen generation technology is being utilized in controlled atmosphere cold rooms to preserve apples and pears after harvest. read more

Container distribution along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States may face a halt at the beginning of October if, as it appears increasingly probable, terminal operators and port workers do not reach an agreement on a new six-year labor contract. read more

The variety, which appears somewhat rustic and is covered in rust in the stem pit, remains crisp and firm until harvest even at high temperatures. read more

The final process to resolve the dispute between South Africa and the European Union regarding citrus black spot (CBS) and false codling moth (FCM) appears to be gaining momentum. read more

Co miesiąc British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. Tesco był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów w lipcu 2024 roku, w przybliżeniu. read more

A fully integrated, cutting-edge facility tailored for processing peaches, flat nectarines, and pears to ensure optimal packaging of these delicate fruits. The plant also enables automation of processes, thereby minimizing the requirement for human intervention. read more

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