Pears

During Design Week (April 15-21, 2024), top brands will showcase their newest designs and concepts at two main events: Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. Making its first-ever appearance at this prestigious exhibition, Chiquita becomes one of the pioneering banana brands to take part. read more

In the fresh produce industry, leaders encounter a constant stream of decisions on a daily basis. While some choices may appear trivial, others hold substantial importance. These decisions demand thorough analysis and thoughtful deliberation in order to yield optimal results. read more

2.9% of the exports consist of fresh prickly pears, while 14.5% are other forms of packaging. Frozen fruit pulp accounts for 82.6% of the total deliveries. read more

After cherries (click here for more information), the first Italian apricots are starting to appear in wholesale markets, as testified by Alberto Curto from Agriroma, operating in the CAR structure in Guidonia: "It has been a few years now that one of our suppliers, located in. read more

This seanson, the Dutch company Yex has introduced a new exotic fruit to its selection: snake fruit, also known as salak. "We have received this fruit several times in the past few weeks and have initially started with small quantities. However, as more customers show interest, the volumes are already increasing. The product's unique flavor and appearance are attracting a growing number of customers." read more

Cambridge-based autopickr is developing 'Gus', a robotic precision agriculture and harvesting platform that currently specializes in cutting and collecting asparagus spears. Weighing approximately 45kg, the four-wheeled, battery-powered platform can pick 100 percent of all harvestable asparagus… read more

In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition. read more

The presence of domestic asparagus expanded. For white and violet varieties, there was mainly access to Greek, Dutch, and Italian deliveries. For green spears, besides the domestic batches, there were primarily Spanish, Italian, and Dutch ones. The early harvested products were often sent to the
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Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers are seeking in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The tomato event will take place in The Hague on 14-15 May. read more

Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers seek in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The event will take place in The Hague on May 14-15. read more

The Spanish pear sector is facing an unprecedented challenge, especially with the Conference variety, which accounts for 53% of the country's pear production and is predominant in Catalonia. From mid-March to early April 2024, there was an alarming lack of flowering in this variety, according to… read more

This reduction in stocks in March means that it is the lowest decrease in this month compared to the past four years. Compared to last year in particular, the reduction is around 20 % lower. Stocks of all apple varieties are still at a low level.
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California-based sorting and grading company Pearl Sort has launched an AI-driven portable blueberry category sorter. The company said the mobile unit, which has a small footprint, can be easily transported and delivers high speeds and advanced sorting capabilities, is designed to fill a void in
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To help inspire and attract the next generation to a career in the apple and pear industry, Apal has worked with Montague to develop a pilot education programme for primary school-aged students.  read more

The Jersey Royal season is getting into full swing against the backdrop of a huge power shift on the island. read more

Mark Weitjens from AgroCheck says that payment problems are increasing globally. He also says that AgroCheck is seeing an uptick in collection requests. "There is a global economic downturn," Mark points out. "In many countries, we are seeing an increase in companies unable to meet their
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South African imports dominated the scene: The presence of the dominant Williams Christ and Rosemarie was locally limited, but Abate Fetel, Cheeky/Cape Rose, and Packham's Triumph significantly gained in relevance. The quality rarely left anything to be desired, according to BLE. As supply and
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As cultivation with waste heat from biogas plants or power stations is very costly, only a few asparagus growers practise it. The supply of this early asparagus is correspondingly low and expensive. However, this is likely to change now that the starting signal has been given for the first
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The Fairtrade Foundation is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark in the UK this year with a series of special events and campaigns. read more

The U.S. has sold just under 80 percent of this season's pear crop and is entering the home stretch of the crop year. "We usually sell domestically grown pears for 11 months of the year and hold varieties in storage until July or sometimes into early August," says Jeff Correa with Pear Bureau
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