Pears

Walking through the Sicilian countryside, especially in the Ragusa area, you can easily notice evergreen trees that are over 500 years old, which characterize the territory of the southeastern part of the island: carob trees. Sicilians call it the "tree of survival" because it is very read more

Co miesiąc British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od krajowych producentów jabłek i gruszek na temat ilości sprzedanych przez nich jabłek do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane są poniżej. Tesco był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do supermarketów w Anglii w kwietniu 2024 roku. poniżej znajduje się. read more

Halil Oymak, a Turkish blueberry exporter from Fall Creek, mentioned that despite the yield possibly falling below expectations, the Turkish blueberry season appears to be positive. He stated, "The Turkish blueberry season looks very good this year. The winter months were not cold and there was no excessive rainfall." read more

"May 2024 has been particularly busy with government announcements that are highly relevant to British apple and pear growers. In this article, we will summarize the two main government announcements regarding seasonal workers and fresh produce farming in general, as well as BAPL's response to them. These comments ..." read more

"Greece had a successful pear season, similar to most other Northern Hemisphere countries," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator at the Greek trader Karastergiou Bros. "We did not face any quality issues this season. Although volumes were slightly lower, there has been a high level of interest." read more

TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. read more

What makes the pear so special that it is so appealing to alien insects? This is the question we asked ourselves after reading the article by Massimo Bariselli (entomologist) and Riccardo Bugiani (phytopathologist) from the Plant Health Service of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in issue 15/2024. read more

Proven Winners ColorChoice is making a grand appearance at one of the most iconic locations in the world: Times Square. This well-known national shrub brand is illuminating the heart of New York City with its stunning digital billboard, situated at the intersection of 43rd Street and Broadway, just across from the Nasdaq. read more

The Turkish cherry season appears to be much improved compared to the last two seasons, with less rainy weather, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits. "We are in constant communication with our growers and have developed very close relationships with them during this period. read more

Melinda's efforts in logistic innovation continue unabated. This time, the focus is on developing transport systems capable of ensuring product shelf life even during extended sea transit times resulting from issues at the Suez Canal. Francesco Pizzolli, the sales manager at Melinda, and Gabriele are spearheading this initiative. read more

The partially still very wet soils, as reported by the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), have led to a delay in the preparation of some asparagus fields for the season in March and April. In light of the frosts in read more

Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of the Polish berry trading company Berrytrade, notes that while the planting of Polish blueberries has been at a high level recently, this trend appears to have slowed down. She mentions, "The pace of planting new blueberries has decreased. However, there are replacements for old bushes." read more

The New Zealand apple harvest started slowly, but began to accelerate in March and has been in full swing since then. Volumes appear to be slightly lower than estimated for most varieties due to smaller sizes. "The weather has been exceptional throughout the entire harvest period. read more

The participation in Macfrut 2024 was an opportunity for Unitec to celebrate as it marked the 100-year anniversary of the company (1924-2024). It was in 1924 when the first sorters by Dalle Vacche appeared in Massa Lombarda. This historical milestone for the company was celebrated through the integration of new technologies and advancements. read more

Driscoll's Maroc has started building a new berry processing plant situated strategically in the Loukkos agricultural hub, south of the city of Larache. The project, spearheaded by the global berry industry leader and top strawberry producer, brings significant added value to the northern region. read more

While this year's winter cold snap in British Columbia has impacted the province's cherry and stone fruit production, it appears that apples will be unaffected for the upcoming 2024 fall harvest. "The blossoms were a bit early in the southern regions. Some specific areas in British Columbia encountered challenges due to the cold snap." read more

"The data confirms it: what most distinguishes the varietal appearance of Nunhems watermelon is its organoleptic quality. We have seen that this is precisely what has allowed a strong penetration into all the markets where the seedless midi has arrived." Matteo Bano, account manager read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for April 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 0.3% compared to 2023, reaching -674,616 tons, while pear stocks saw a significant increase of 16.3% to reach 135,589 tons. In the USA, apple stocks... read more

Zeszłotygodniowa burza gradu pozostawiła swoje ślady na owocach w Holandii. W tym roku drzewa gruszy, w tym te w gospodarstwie owocowym Bijl w Holandii Południowej, zakwitły wcześnie. "Pracujesz ciężko przez cały rok, a w kilka minut wszystko zostaje poważnie uszkodzone. To sprawiło, że przez kilka dni było mi niedobrze," mówi Wim Bijl. read more

A recently published study from the Netherlands provides documentation of the continued decline of plant species that depend on pollination by insects and other animals. This study, drawing on data spanning nearly 90 years, raises concerns about biodiversity and food security. While not unexpected for many of us, it serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts. read more