Pears

The official estimates of pear production in Lleida have proven to be overly optimistic compared to the actual observations made by farmers at the start of the harvest season. According to Jaume Gardeñes, who heads the fruit sector at Unió de Pagesos, there could be a 30% to 40% decrease in the harvest. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

The Coordination Committee of the Pear International Organization, meeting on Monday, July 15, reviewed the expected pear production for 2024. Following an extremely challenging year like 2023, with production severely limited by frost, the prospects for this year seem significantly read more

Although there were valid concerns about the upcoming Belgian pear harvest for a while, Christophe Van Haelst is more optimistic about the Conference variety. "In some regions, it may not look perfect, but we can still expect to achieve 80 to 90 per cent of the harvest. Overall, volumes might be slightly less." read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released a new report on potential strategies to decrease the use of plastic in the supply chain and sale of fresh produce. read more

Według analiz rynku hurtowego "Shuvar" z Ukrainy, cena krajowych gruszek pozostaje niezmieniona od początku lipca, utrzymując się na poziomie 60 UAH/kg. Jednakże cena ta jest wyższa niż w tym samym okresie w zeszłym roku - zauważa Tetiana Popovych, szefowa.

According to analytics from the wholesale market "Shuvar" in Ukraine, the price for domestic pears has remained unchanged since the beginning of July, holding steady at 60 UAH/kg. However, this price is higher than it was during the same period last year, notes Tetiana Popovych, the head. read more

The season of the Coscia pear is about to begin, which is only harvested in Sicily from July and marketed until October. "We will start the harvest next weekend and the marketing will happen immediately," says Alfonso Cuomo, managing director of Oranfrizer. "We have an excellent" read more

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Nursery grower Uzi Cairo from Cairo & Doutcher, the exclusive Italian distributor of Eden plants, explains that it is possible to produce pears also taking advantage of the existing structures in vineyards. "In Puglia, in particular, there are many grape producers interested in diversifying." read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has announced CarrieAnn Arias as the organization's new president and chief executive, effective July 1st. read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has appointed CarrieAnn Arias as the new President and CEO, effective July 1. Arias previously held roles as the founder/CEO of TableSpark, Vice President of Marketing at Naturipe Farms, and Vice President of Marketing at Dole Food Company, where she led teams and drove. read more

Two of the most important nurseries in the country have decided to join forces to spearhead change in fruit growing in Chile and the region, as well as to promote a long-awaited technological reconfiguration of the industry, currently facing challenges such as climate change and a loss of competitiveness. read more

Assistance for farmers who have adopted the Igp standard and certification and intend to promote the production of high-quality Igp pears in Italy and abroad. This is the goal for which the Regional Council has approved a new call for proposals with a funding of 600 thousand euros. read more

Zeder Holdings, an investor with interests in agriculture, stated that their decision to sell two large top fruit farms in the Boland region is solely based on their business strategy and does not reflect any negative view on the value proposition of South African apples and pears. The sale contract was signed in June. read more

The prickly pear season is about to start, with the first harvest expected around July 20th in the Catania area. However, this year producers are dealing with the consequences of adverse weather conditions, which are leading to a decrease in production. We discussed this. read more

Według Brands in Blooms, przemysł ogrodniczy doświadczył bezprecedensowego wzrostu podczas pandemii, z 18 milionami nowych ogrodników tylko w Stanach Zjednoczonych, którzy zaczęli uprawiać rośliny jako formę terapii i sposób radzenia sobie ze stresem. Jednak, w miarę osłabiania się pandemii, spadało również zaangażowanie osób. read more