Pears

The value of seeded grapes has rebounded due to several factors: reduced cultivation, a 20% decrease in yields - particularly for seedless grapes - compared to a typical season, and an overall improvement in quality attributed to the expertise of growers who appear to be effectively maintaining the. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more

In an interview, the chef of the Spanish national football team revealed that the players are consuming up to 40 kilos of sweet potatoes a day during the Euro Cup on the advice of their nutritionists. It appears that these tubers provide numerous benefits to athletes, thanks to their high read more

These days, convincing fruit growers in Northern Italy to plant a pear orchard - especially of Abate Fetel variety - is a challenging task. It's hard to blame them, considering the long list of adversities that have affected this crop in recent years. read more

Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the pear industry gathered in the West region, the birthplace of Rocha pear production, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of pear production, in a unique opportunity. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, took place this year in Portugal on 26-27 June, unveiling the initial figures and trends of the 2024 European pear harvest. read more

Thanks to the mild weather, the season started in many businesses 10 to 14 days earlier than in previous years. The fluctuating weather with warm and colder phases affected the growth of asparagus spears – not only to the disadvantage of the producers, because: "This prevented a read more

Renier Grobbelaar, procurement director at Freshgold, says: "Trading in Africa has been challenging this year, as we did not start off with prices as we had hoped. In Europe, early BCs, Packhams, and Pink Ladies have been disappointing. The East has been supportive, but South Africa..." read more

Niedawne badania prowadzone przez Fabiany Herrerę, asystenta kustosza paleobotaniki w Field Museum w Chicago, ujawniły nowatorskie zrozumienie podróży winogrona do stania się globalnie rozpoznawanym owocem. Studium dokumentuje zidentyfikowanie dziewięciu nowych gatunków skamielin winogron, z których niektóre mają datę read more

Official production estimates are not yet available, but the indications that emerged yesterday morning at the International Pear Congress - held in Óbidos, Portugal - regarding the upcoming campaign are characterized by a moderate optimism for the Italian sector. read more

Historical data, gas analyzer readings, staff experience, and evaluation of stored fruit samples are usually the indicators that determine the order of opening a chamber. An optimal prediction can prevent losses due to overripening, that's why. read more

Ercolini pear growers in Murcia are hoping that, as predicted by the Spanish weather service Aemet, the extreme southeast of the Iberian Peninsula will eventually not get the heavy rain and hailstorms expected for the coming days. The harvest will begin in a matter of days, "at the end of next". read more

The data presented at the Interpera Congress on June 27 in Portugal show a general decline in all varieties, with the exception of the Blanquilla variety, which has recovered from the production decrease of the previous season with a 20% increase. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced that leadership coach Lisa May will be taking over as the new chair of the Apal board of directors, starting from 3 June 2024. May will succeed Reg Weine, who stepped down after serving four years on the Apal board. read more

Według niedawno udostępnionych danych przez Afrucat, Katalońskie Stowarzyszenie Biznesu Owocowego, oraz DACC, Departament ds. Klimatu, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej, Katalonia może stracić 33% całkowitej produkcji gruszek w przyszłym sezonie, a szacowany łączny wolumen wynosi 80,426 ton. Oto dane, które zostaną przedstawione. read more

"Black Pearl 'always has its reasons' and from today there is one more reason to buy the dark-skinned, few-seeded midi watermelon, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. Started on June 24 until July 23." read more

Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

Katalonia is preparing for a 33 per cent decrease in pear production in 2024/25, with an estimated total crop weight of 80,426 tonnes. read more