Pears

Restoring the Italian pear cultivation industry, especially the Abate Fetel variety, has seemed like an impossible mission for years. The challenges are numerous and interconnected: complex agronomic management, increasingly aggressive plant diseases, reduced yields, and post-harvest fragility. read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia tego lata przez Del Monte Foods zamknięcia kilku zakładów konserwujących w związku z złożeniem wniosku o upadłość zgodnie z rozdziałem 11, skutki tej decyzji nadal odczuwalne są w całej branży. Szczególnie tak jest po tegorocznych większych zbiorach gruszek na Pacyfiku Northwest. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania collaborated with the Primary Industries Minister, Gavin Pearce, and local fruit growers to celebrate the launch of the Seasonal Produce Guide during National Ag Day on November 21, 2025. read more

In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries. At the same time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months appears to be refraining from conducting... read more

Satisfaction with the new harvest is predominant at Van Lutterveld Fruit. The growing company, specializing in top fruit and cherries, reports strong quality and volumes of apples and pears. There may even be an excess. "Certainly, with apples, the volumes are high, read more

Nowe dane sprzedażowe od brytyjskiej firmy Apple & Pears Ltd (BAPL) pokazują silny ruch brytyjskich jabłek przez główne sieci supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami w wynikach sprzedaży poszczególnych detalistów. Aldi zajmuje pierwsze miejsce w rankingu, nabywając prawie 2 900 ton brytyjskich jabłek od producentów BAPL. Lidl... read more

"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price pressure sets the tone in the market and requires extra sharpness in the supply chain." read more

"The demand for Greek apples is slightly decreasing, but the demand for Greek pears appears to be increasing this month," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A. "The trends for apples and pears are moving in opposite directions. read more

Lisa Casta from Interplant Roses addresses this question in a video that showcases the entire journey of a spray rose, beginning with the initial stages of the breeding process and concluding with the moment the flower is placed in the consumer's vase. As stated by Interplant, the vase life of a rose is. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a new partnership with Oxbury Bank to offer financial services tailored to UK apple and pear growers. The agreement aims to support growers seeking to invest in orchard planting, replanting programs, and equipment for harvesting, grading, and. read more

Plantadores de cítricos en Castellón se quejan de un aumento en los robos rurales, que perciben como cada vez más frecuentes y evidentes. Expresan preocupaciones sobre su vulnerabilidad y desprotección, señalando que los ataques están ocurriendo cada vez más abiertamente, como se vio en el incidente en Nules esto.

Citrus growers in Castellón are complaining about a rise in rural robberies, which they see as becoming more frequent and noticeable. They express concerns about their vulnerability and defenselessness, noting that attacks are increasingly happening openly, as seen in the incident in Nules. read more

India has approved the first pilot shipment of Chilean fruit that will undergo cold treatment during transit, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. The pilot program will include a variety of Chilean fruits such as cherries, stone fruit, apples, pears, and citrus. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more

Dutch and Belgian growers have had a very busy pear harvest season. The warm and stable weather meant that pears had to be picked quickly to prevent them from becoming overripe. "It was all hands on deck for a while. You only have about 10 days to harvest everything at the perfect time. That extra week makes a huge difference." read more

Podaż grejpfrutów z Kalifornii nadal utrzymuje się na stabilnym poziomie. "Zakończyliśmy sezon Marsh Ruby około miesiąc temu, a teraz rynek przechodzi na rzeczy takie jak MeloGold, które rozpoczęły zbieranie w początkach października" - mówi Tony Marquez z Pearson Ranch, zauważając, że istnieją programy. read more

The mangosteen is also known as the 'queen of fruits' due to its fresh-sweet taste and appearance. It features a crown on the underside, with the number of sides indicating the number of segments inside. This exotic fruit is primarily grown in Southeast Asia and South America. read more

The fig season has been unpredictable in terms of both price and harvested quantities. In the final weeks of harvesting, there is a significant operational disruption caused by recent storms and changing market preferences. Supply and demand appear to be out of sync at the moment. read more

The Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear returns to engage with the general public. Indeed, on November 16th, a new cross-media communication campaign will kick off, supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region, involving TV, radio, digital media, and print. The objective of this planned campaign is to stimulate and... read more