Pears

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

In his appearance at the Parliament of Andalusia, where he has explained the lines of action of his council until the end of the legislature, Fernández-Pacheco has presented Andalusia's demand for agriculture to receive greater funding.

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In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

Nature Fresh Farms is introducing the fresh new appearance of its Little Obsessions™ organic strawberries. These strawberries are cultivated in the company's greenhouses located in Ohio. "You will be captivated by our greenhouse clean™ Little Obsessions organic strawberries," stated Matt Quiring, senior vice president. read more

South African pears have emerged as a strong force in the Indian market, surpassing competitors from other countries. This change is mainly due to their high quality and consistent availability, as highlighted by a major fruit importer in India. At the IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal mentioned... read more

In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will peak in mid-September and last until the end of October, as noted by Fructidor. read more

While HDC Lamotte is finishing up its apricot campaign in the Drôme department, the company, known for its Delicatesse potatoes, is now shifting its focus to the pear season. This strategic diversification was started 6 years ago and now amounts to a volume of 200 tons in its third year. read more

Analyzing and evaluating the nutritional characteristics of what we eat is not simple at all, as it is necessary to take into consideration many factors that influence our health in different ways. However, when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the discussion is a bit easier: the high read more

The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

While fruit is being processed at Redland's packhouse in Shepparton, Australia, the absence of human involvement is noticeable. A variety of apples, pears, and citrus fruits pass through sorting machines and water pre-sizers before being placed in bins and transported to storage using a fully automated high-bay system that is integrated with. read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

The pear sector in Italy is currently facing challenges. Production of the Abate variety is significantly low, and Dutch and Belgian companies have already secured a trademark for this variety (Abate NL) with plans to expand to a thousand hectares in the coming years. Italian summer varieties like Carmen are also impacted by these developments. read more

The hard fruit picking season is in full swing. In a preliminary assessment, Marius van Arkel from the packing station of the same name indicates that the Conference pear harvest is 5-10% behind the already lowered expectations. "And we didn't have a very high estimate to begin with. So we all need to be prepared for a read more

With limited data available to determine the optimal cell opening sequence, packers often rely on historical knowledge and small samples to plan their destocking programs. However, up to 60% of the product can be lost due to this. read more

Yesterday, the new park by Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour Italia, dedicated to the culinary excellence of the twenty regions of Italy, opened its doors. Welcoming visitors with a 90-second video on a 13x5 LED screen was Pera. read more

The high inventory levels are causing concern among sector players, as export sales of Argentine pears are declining in the second half of the year and the domestic market continues to show no response in terms of either price or quantity. According to the official study, July 2024 will be based on the. read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, explained which types of apples will disappear from the country's market due to a newly introduced ban on their importation. Speaking to the Senate, the minister clarified that the ban only applies to apples transported by road. "A... read more

At Jacobs Fruit, they are currently in the middle of picking organic Conference pears. The company, located in Sint-Truiden, Flanders, has just finished its Delbare apples, but for now is focusing entirely on pears. "Certainly the sizes are better than expected anyway," said Hugo Jacobs of the organic… read more

New Zealand-based variety development organization, Prevar, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in business this year. Established in 2004, Prevar is a joint venture between New Zealand Apples & Pears, Plant & Food Research (Plant & Food), and Apple and Pear Australia (Apal), aimed at developing and commercializing new apple and pear varieties. read more