Pears

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

At the German Brand Awards ceremony in Berlin, the new pear brand managed to prevail over strong competitors from the food industry. This makes the pear the first fruit ever to be recognized for its marketing at the award. read more

The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more

Belgian pear growers are currently facing major challenges in the fruit growing season. They have had to deal with frost and severe hailstorms earlier in the season, and are now grappling with a significant problem of the bacterial disease pseudomonas, as reported by FreshPlaza. Belgian TVL has already covered this issue. read more

The conference day of Interpera on June 27 will feature international experts in agriculture. In the morning, the first panel will bring together representatives from the main European countries. read more

There's no point beating around the bush, pear growers continue to uproot - in the last year, a further 10% of land has been lost nationally - but the sector, since the establishment of UNAPera just three years ago, has made enormous strides at all levels: read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for May 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023, reaching 618,436 tons, while pear stocks surged by 18.9% to reach 61,207 tons. In the USA, as of May 1, the apple stocks... read more

Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced the winners of the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence at its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne on June 2, 2024. read more

EastFruit analysts have observed that spring frosts and hail have led to substantial damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Apple and pear crops have been especially affected, with some regions reporting losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest. read more

The FlowerTrials are in full swing. People from all nationalities are passing by, and companies are pleased with the turnout. Breeding and cultivation highlights are also being presented. As always, propagators are promising even more uniform and resistant products. Gert Meijer (Sakata); Thorsten Sander read more

Co każdego miesiąca, British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. W maju 2024 roku Aldi nadal był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów. read more

After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

"The stone fruit campaign in inland Sicily has recently started to pick up with apricots. Production is not expected to peak until later in the month, but it appears that the season will be good. However, the commercial campaign has not been too aggressive so far," reports Salvatore Lodico, an expert in the field. read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more