Pears
The banana market is a volatile one and according to Mr. Ricardo Guedes, general director of Portuguese banana trader Franol, retailers are hyper aware of any small changes going on in the market: "The market for conventional bananas in Europe appears to have reverted back to old trends in terms
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EU is battling against climate impact on berries
2024-03-06 00:00
In light of the challenges posed by climate change, which include erratic production conditions, the berry sector is under threat. The EU has taken steps to address these challenges, spearheaded by Professor Bruno Mezzetti from the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy. He leads the
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The situation is picking up for oranges
2024-03-06 00:00
"We are receiving quite a few orders for oranges, volumes we had not imagined we could ship this time of year. We had been waiting for such liveliness already in the first few weeks of 2024. Things are good especially for smooth fruits with a good appearance. Prices hover around €1.10/kg
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Finessing the business of growing cactus pears
2024-03-06 00:00
When first Freda Linde took some of their Skinners Court cactus pears to a municipal market in Gauteng, the agent was reluctant: he'd see what he could do with this fruit that most South Africans don't know. Right: celebrating the first day of packing for Freshmark Checkers This season, two
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"This season, we wanted to explore the European market with PiqaBoo so we don't have to rely on Asia"
2024-03-06 00:00
Fruithandel Wouters harvested its first full crop of the PiqaBoo® in December. This red pear, described by owner Kris Wouters as a 'new fruit variety', is one of this Belgian family business's showpieces. "We deliberately chose to sell most of the production on the European market, and it went
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Total European apple stocks have decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. The biggest declines were in the UK with 35%, followed by Denmark with 30.2% and the Netherlands with 23.8%. Increases were recorded in Spain with
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Will there be enough open ground produce available for Easter?
2024-03-05 00:00
Consumers can now rejoice as the first harbingers of spring are making an appearance in the fruit and vegetable aisle: In week 7, Landgard member companies in the West began harvesting the season's first regional fresh rhubarb. Currently available in limited quantities, these tender stalks grow
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The export of Dutch Conference pears is making good progress at the moment. "Pears are being shipped to several countries and we are struggling to keep up with the high demand. We could say that it is the best season in years," shares Kees Boonman, from
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Following the Spring Festival, imported cherries have been gradually disappearing from the Chinese market, leaving very little merchandise available; only remnants of a few batches are being cleared at low prices of approximately less than 40 yuan per kilo. These cherries should be
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported
2024-03-05 00:00
At this time, with apple and pear consumption at its peak, and coinciding with the second year of Afrucat's nationwide campaign "Look after yourself as an apple does", the association is spreading another message on social media: "Pay attention to the origin". This campaign aims to promote local
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured cherry pear tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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'Conference pear exports are doing great, but for Lukassen pears there is a stalemate'
2024-03-04 00:00
Exports of Conference pears are going very well. "Pears are sent everywhere and it is really a challenge to keep up with the demand. We can talk about the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of the Dutch company Zeeland Fruit, which specialises in
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Total European apple stock are down by 5% compared to the same time last year. The biggest drops come from the UK at -35% followed by Denmark at -30.2% and The Netherlands at -23.8%. Gains were made in Spain at 22.2%, France 11.7% and Belgium 10.8%. The European pear stock is down by -1.6% with
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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Range of specific products for preserving pears
2024-03-04 00:00
The quality and yield of Chinese pears have improved significantly this season, with a high percentage of marketable fruit. However, the recent increase in shipping demand has had an impact on export prices, with tariffs of up to four times
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured pear cherry tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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