Pears

South African pears imported into Canada will return to a more regular start time this coming season. "This year it is about seven to 10 days later than last year but last year was early so generally it's more of a 'normal' start," says Peter Martino of FPD East, Inc. South Africa will begin... read more

The finger lime, also known as citrus australasica, is a unique native citrus fruit of Australia. It is found in the wild exclusively in and around the sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales. It is one of the oldest citrus fruits used by Indigenous Australians, and its small pearls (vesicles) are considered a superfood. read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

The clementine campaign is progressing with prices higher than anticipated. The market appears to be impacted by decreased yields in different clementine-growing regions, leading to a production decline of up to 40%. However, it is the small sizes, which operators do not favor, that are causing this issue. read more

Fruitnet has learned that two of Belgium's largest family-owned fruit suppliers, Devos Group and Fruithandel Romain Wouters, are set to merge their commercial trading operations in 2025. read more

The Conference pear was the main attraction of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders, held meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, where Belgian suppliers were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference pear was the main focus of this month's Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil, with Belgian suppliers being accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and His Excellency Minister-President Diependaele of Flanders in meetings with Brazilian importers and retailers. read more

The Conference Pear season is progressing satisfactorily at BelOrta. "Last week's stock levels show that, although there is about 30% less volume compared to last year, sales are running smoothly. We can't complain about that," says Laurent De Smedt of the cooperative. Additionally, during a read more

ANPP, France's National Apple and Pear Association, has adjusted its projection for this year's apple harvest due to the effects of unfavorable weather conditions during the spring and harvest period, following the initial forecasts made at Prognosfruit in August. read more

During the trade mission, BelOrta also signed a memorandum of understanding with a Brazilian retailer to further optimize logistics processes in Brazil and exchange knowledge on warehouse technology. read more

For Chile and Argentina, it is the Latin American countries that are gaining importance, while for South Africa and New Zealand, it is the Asian countries. In the case of South African apples, there is also an increasing demand from their African neighbors. read more

The Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) at Coventry University is spearheading a new £1.9 million, four-year research project focused on establishing a more sustainable food system in the UK. read more

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W związku z obniżoną zbiorów w Federacji Rosyjskiej spowodowaną majowymi przymrozkami uszkadzającymi sady, Chiny zwiększyły eksport jabłek i gruszek do Rosji. Dane pochodzące z Państwowej Administracji Celnej wskazują, że w październiku wartość tych dostaw owoców z Chin do Rosji osiągnęła. read more

"A lovely red blush, firm, juicy, and nice and sweet, with a fresh flavor. That describes our Sweet Sensation pears," says The Greenery's Grower Relations Manager, Ton van Wiggen. "We started sales in mid-October and will continue until late March. It's going to be a great season." read more

"Aart Blom of FruitPartners Holland in Deil says, "The pear market could be a bit more active. Prices are at a decent level, but growers' expectations are sky-high, and on the marketing side, it's proving very challenging to push prices up this week. Several major retailers have canceled their orders." read more

Belgian Fruit Valley (BFV) and Dole China are celebrating the 13th anniversary of Truval Belgian Pears entering the Chinese market by collaborating with the beloved television characters, The Smurfs. read more

According to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Argentine apple and pear production is expected to increase for the 2024/25 season. The estimated harvest for pears is set at around 655,000 tons, up from 624,000 tons. read more

Philippe Binard, Secretary General of the WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association), started by sharing at Interpoma an update on the harvest forecasts.

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