Pears

According to the data presented by Afrucat, the Business Association of Fruit from Catalonia, and by the DACC, Department of Climate Action, Food, and Rural Agenda, Catalonia estimates that it will lose 33% of its entire pear harvest in the next season, with an estimated production of 80,426 tons. read more

Considering minor varieties, too often ancient fruits are forgotten, when instead they represent a long history, as well as a surprising taste and a fundamental factor of biodiversity. We are talking about arbutus berries (in the opening photo), serviceberries, Isontine peaches, pears. read more

The Belgian region of Flanders sees significant opportunities to increase its sales in Norway of berries, pears, and a variety of other fresh produce items. read more

The grape contact group noted as one of the main problems in production the gradual disappearance of phytosanitary products and active substances, which hinder proper pest management and control, as has also been evidenced in other groups. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

W marcu ubiegłego roku producenci gruszek z różnych regionów Hiszpanii zgłosili zmniejszoną kwitnienie, które wpłynęło na różne odmiany w różny sposób, a w niektórych przypadkach poważnie. "Już w poprzednich latach zauważyliśmy znaczne spadki produkcji z powodu przymrozków, ale z powodu poważnego problemu, z którym mamy do czynienia obecnie,... read more

Prognosfruit, the leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. Prognosfruit 2024 is organized by WAPA in collaboration with FruitVeB (Magyar Zöldség-Gyümölcs Szakmaközi Szervezet). Registrations are now open on the website. read more

The researchers at the National Robotarium, as reported by reefertrends, will verify the AI predictions based on the actual peach harvest in September 2024. If the approach proves to be effective, it could also be adapted for other important crops such as apples, pears, and cherries. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe's premier annual event for the apple and pear industry, bringing together growers from all over Europe and beyond. After a successful edition in Trentino last year, Prognosfruit 2024 will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. read more

The documentary Reviving the Countryside, spearheaded by the young biologist and activist Diego García-Vega, premieres today on YouTube to seek common ground between agriculture and the climate emergency and showcase the stories. read more

Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni dużo mówi się o nowym zbiorze belgijskich gruszek. Grad, mróz i problemy z bakterią pseudomonas wpłynęły na potencjalne ilości. Gruszki Corina® również nie uniknęły tych problemów. Ta wczesna selekcja odmiany Conference jest na rynku do pierwszych Konferencji. read more

"Despite high expectations, pear sales have been sluggish in recent weeks. Not many people expected this, but there are still quite a few pears available. The trade is trying to tap into its own stocks first and that is causing staging of sales," observes Emanuel Sluis of Service2Fruit. read more

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

At the German Brand Awards ceremony in Berlin, the new pear brand managed to prevail over strong competitors from the food industry. This makes the pear the first fruit ever to be recognized for its marketing at the award. read more

The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more