Pears

The top fruit market is starting the season on a strong note. Emanuel Sluis from the trading platform Service2Fruit notes, "There's already demand for Conference pears, and the last picked Conference pears are fetching higher prices than the initial harvest sale prices, indicating a positive outlook." read more

The production of cultivated mushrooms for Christmas is on track, as it is the peak selling period of the year. The crisis that affected the sector this summer appears to be coming to an end. read more

The potato supply for the upcoming winter is expected to be abundant. According to Ken Gad of Cambridge Farms, Inc., every storage facility he has spoken with has reported a successful Russet potato harvest. The quality appears to be excellent in most locations. Additionally, most farmers were able to harvest their crops on schedule or even earlier than expected. read more

Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more

Pears are grown on an area of ​​just over 10,000 hectares by 1,162 farms there. This information comes from a factsheet from the industry association GroentenFruitHuis. The most dominant variety is Conference, followed by Doyenne du Comice and Alexander Lucas, which are roughly equal in popularity. read more

On October 26th, the finals of the Shanghai Floral Design Competition were held at The Oriental Pearl Tower. This event has been held for the ninth time since 2015. This year, the preliminary competition began in May and lasted for 5 months. Throughout these 5 months, 40 training courses and 29 competitions were organized. read more

During the autumn visit to Mirosław Garliński's farm in Dolecko, we observed the appearance of blueberry plants after the first season of growth. It must be acknowledged that the growth, vigor of the plants, as well as their preparation for winter, are impressive.

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According to new research shared by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis, consumers in the Netherlands eat more pears per capita than those in Germany, France, Italy, or the UK. read more

This is a very significant piece of information – the prices of Conference pears have exceeded the average level from the same period last year. What are the current prices of Polish pears? read more

The proposal has been addressed to the General Affairs Committee, in which all of them have already appeared. For months now, discussions have been ongoing within the committee regarding the possible modification of the aforementioned Law. read more

JASA Packaging is taking a step towards its international expansion by opening a new office in Dubai. Peyman Waziri, who will spearhead this expansion, provides insights into why Dubai has been chosen as the location for JASA's next move and how it corresponds to the increasing demand for packaging solutions in the Middle East. read more

In September, there were significant amounts of new season British apples from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, however, not all UK supermarkets immediately put them on their shelves. Aldi and Lidl both had strong September sales of British apples supplied by BAPL. read more

British apple and pear growers have harvested large quantities of fruit in the first month of the domestic season, but not all UK supermarkets were quick to stock their shelves. read more

South African avocados have gained new market access in the East, and the country's apples and pears are set to return to Thailand after a long absence. Citrus sources have also noted potential opportunities in Thailand, pending the resolution of certain issues. read more

"Granfer's Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing, Tomás Ferreira, mentions that the Rocha pear is one of the key products grown in Portugal. He states, 'The Rocha pear, our primary product at Granfer, is truly a delicious and distinctive fruit, and it has maintained its quality.'" read more

Single-use plastic packaging in the produce industry is a much more complex issue than many people realize. It is a concern that growers are particularly sensitive to because they are often required to purchase and pay for the packaging chosen by retailers, with little control over the decision-making process. read more

Apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a widespread fungus that causes significant damage, especially to apple trees but also occasionally to pear trees. It can infect trees in almost all environmental conditions, particularly in the autumn and winter. read more

A recent report on the economic impact of the New Zealand apple and pear industry has shown that the industry has contributed nearly NZ$2 billion in total revenue to the national economy in the past year. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, warns that the grape industry in India may face a challenging season ahead: "The grape season is still in its early stages, and we're already observing the initial indications of what appears to be a difficult year. At this juncture, only a small portion read more

Finally, it seems that the pear market has picked up momentum; also thanks to the autumn weather, demand is increasing and the Italian product is meeting expectations in terms of quality. Let's take stock at the Caab in Bologna with the help of Adriano Gilbertini, a sales representative. read more