Pears

Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

Tomato kaki, as it is called in the Alto Palancia region of Castellón, its native growing region, is regaining popularity and surface area after years in which it seemed to be disappearing, thanks to the differentiation of this variety. "We started the tomato kaki season in the first week of read more

De Vroomen Garden Products has announced its new Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'. This compact, deciduous perennial features dark, sturdy stems and upright, strap-shaped leaves. Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' has intensely dark-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that may appear almost black when the sun shines on them. read more

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From the early stages of the season, it was evident that there would not be an abundance of prickly pears. The climate, in fact, has influenced the productivity of the plants and consequently the duration of the commercial season as well. As Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the cooperative, anticipated to IFN. read more

De Vroomen Garden Products has announced its new Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'. This compact, deciduous perennial features dark, sturdy stems and upright, strap-shaped leaves. Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' has intensely dark-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that may appear almost black when the sun shines on them. read more

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Wholesale prices of Polish pears have strengthened recently, but they are still slightly below the level from the same period last year. What are the current prices and how do they compare to previous years? read more

Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing Orchardists of the Future pilot program under Hort Innovation's Frontiers investment program. This initiative aims to provide advanced professional development opportunities for apple and pear growers in Australia. read more

Satisfaction from the Italian Consortium of Nurserymen who participated in Fruit Attraction 2024. The Italian Consortium of Nurserymen, specialized for over forty years in the genetic improvement of apple and strawberry, presented in Madrid the latest innovations and the results of ongoing research projects. In addition to that, read more

Two South African fruit growing and marketing companies have expanded their presence in the South African apple and pear industry by acquiring Western Cape fruit farms that were formerly owned by Capespan Agri. read more

"This is a great moment for Sicilian prickly pears, as they are highly sought after in Belgium and France and are experiencing great success," reports Roberto Chiosso, sales manager of Coas s.c.a.r.l, expressing his enthusiasm. Roberto Chiosso mentions, "I am referring to the bastardone variety of prickly pears." read more

Only a minimal 6% of vegetables served in Welsh schools are sourced from local growers, with the majority being imported. Food Sense Wales, a charity, is spearheading an initiative to elevate this number to 10% by sourcing locally and organically by 2028. The charity highlights the urgency of the situation. read more

The Australian R&D center Hort Innovation and industry body Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have announced a new pilot project aimed at training a new generation of apple and pear growers in the country. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

Aby poinformować konsumentów, że nowy zbiór dotarł do Niemiec, Migo® przeprowadził próbki uliczne i kampanię zewnętrzną w kilku dużych miastach. Roadshow rozpoczął się w Düsseldorfie 4 października. Wzdłuż Renu i w starej części miasta, zespół Migo rozdawał około read more

Wildlife officials at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas are urging visitors to stop carving shapes into the park's prickly pear cacti. Recently, visitors have been engraving smiley faces and hearts into the cacti, which can cause severe harm, including the death of the cactus pads or. read more

The ongoing cooperation between the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Bureau of Customs resulted in the confiscation of a 40-foot container van containing fresh yellow onions, with an estimated value of around P3.5 million. The shipment was brought in from China by JRA and Pearl Enterprise, Inc. read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more