Pears

The fruit disappears from the shelves of supermarkets and ends up directly in the display cases of pastry shops. read more

The current Chilean fruit season has seen an overall early harvest, from cherries to pears. Cherries, in particular, faced a notably difficult situation. "It's been an extremely challenging season," states Hans Leibbrandt, general manager of Monfrut. "This represents a shift in trend; it's not" read more

Według najnowszych danych branżowych, europejskie zapasy jabłek i gruszek były wyższe na początku lutego 2026 roku w porównaniu z tym samym punktem w 2025 roku. Całkowite zapasy europejskich jabłek wynosiły 3 419 767 ton dnia 1 lutego 2026 r., w porównaniu z 3 038 976 ton dnia 1 lutego 2025 r., co oznacza wzrost o 12,5%. read more

captivates with its appearance: in May and June, the plant looks exceptionally spectacular, creating large pink or purple round inflorescences with a diameter of up to eight centimeters. Its dense, compact habit furthermore emphasizes its attractive appearance. read more

Winter frosts in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region have resulted in local damage to fruit orchards, particularly affecting apricots and pears. However, winter cereals, perennial grasses, and other stone and pome fruit crops have not experienced any reported losses after emerging from dormancy. read more

The sezon gruszek z Chile w 2026 roku rozpoczął się około dziesięć dni wcześniej niż zwykle. Ten wczesny początek miał bezpośredni wpływ na rozkład wielkości owoców. Warunki pogodowe pozwoliły owocom szybciej osiągnąć wskaźniki dojrzałości, takie jak poziom Brix, ciśnienie i kolor, niż zwykle, ale to może read more

The persimmon is not among the most important fruits in the world and, until about ten years ago, despite appearing in production statistics, it did not yet have a specific voice in export surveys. For a long time, it remained primarily a product destined for domestic consumption. read more

Special Fruit introduced the start of the spring season for locally grown strawberries last week. The initial batches from protected greenhouse cultivation are currently accessible for the European market through a partnership with Dutch Berries. "We have personally witnessed the cultivation process, and it appears very promising." read more

The Apulian winter, characterized by anomalous temperature fluctuations, is disrupting the natural rhythms of agriculture. The first broad beans have already appeared in local markets and peas are now ready to be harvested. This phenomenon, caused by climate instability, is accelerating the... read more

Italian pears will be available for a couple more months, until the end of April. These include the Abate variety and the main winter varieties. The Williams variety is now in its final stages. Despite the general drop in production in Italy in 2025, our inventory management ensures a continued supply. read more

Hints of color are beginning to appear across western Washington, and growers in Skagit County say this year's tulip season could arrive ahead of schedule. At Roozengaarde, tulip and daffodil grower Brent Roozen said fields that are typically bare or just turning green this time of year are read more

The global pear market has reached a turning point in the season, with inventories in the Northern Hemisphere gradually decreasing while exports from the Southern Hemisphere are picking up pace. Although overall supply appears to be adequate at first glance, trade is increasingly being influenced by. read more

The Italian apple brand Melinda made an appearance at Milan Fashion Week with a new collection of clothing, accessories, and gifts designed to turn heads and showcase its products. read more

The global pear market is currently going through a period of transition, as the Northern Hemisphere approaches the end of its storage season while exports from the Southern Hemisphere are on the rise. In key markets, trade dynamics are being influenced by quality differentiation, selective purchasing patterns, and... read more

"The 2026 Argentine pear season started slightly earlier this year due to good flowering and spring weather. However, overall production will be reduced. The hailstorms at the end of last year and the beginning of this season led to an estimated 15% to 20% decline. These hail events mainly impacted" read more

In the last season, a new biostimulator from Yara called YaraAmplix Optivi appeared on the market. The product was widely used during the latest edition of the Blueberry and Raspberry Factory in Karczmiska, proving its usefulness in challenging conditions for berry crops. read more

"Rynek gruszek jest w dużej mierze stabilny w tym sezonie, z dobrym ruchem i wyraźnymi różnicami między segmentami jakościowymi i kanałami sprzedaży" - powiedział Mark Vernooij z Urfruit. "Rok 2026 rozpoczął się od mocnych sprzedaży. Gruszki płynnie trafiały do różnych miejsc docelowych wewnątrz i poza Europą. Kombinacja read more

Powell Gardens is starting the spring season by bringing back one of its yearly exhibitions, "Orchid Delirium." However, this year, the exhibit might have a slightly different appearance. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Orchid Delirium exhibition will honor the White House. read more

Tesco's UK chief executive was under pressure at the NFU Conference regarding farm returns, import standards, and long-term supply commitments, with a particular focus on fresh produce. Ali Capper, chair of British Apples and Pears, asked if Tesco would provide a 20-year written commitment. read more

The organic pear market is gradually transitioning to the overseas season. The final stocks are being cleared, and at VerKen Bio Deli-Vers, the Conference pears are now completely sold out. The focus has shifted to Natyra sales, which begin next week. "We are starting a bit earlier, but it wo read more