Pears

With the school year already underway and our daily routine back in place, eating habits are also returning to normal. Among them, one that concerns nutrition experts is the low consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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One year after its last appearance on television screens, Frullà, a well-known brand of fresh blended fruit in a tub and resealable pouch, returns to TV with a new advertising campaign. The partnership with Mediaset networks - Canale 5, Italia 1, Rete 4, La5, has been confirmed. read more

In Limburg, a province in Belgium, there is an orchard located in the heart of the nation's pear-growing region. This orchard includes 12 transparent domes positioned next to a mirrored wall, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding natural park. These domes are used as a controlled environment for researchers to replicate and study the anticipated climate changes. read more

ASAJA Alicante believes that the Denomination of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche has been overly alarmist in reporting the damage caused by South African thrips to the crops. ASAJA Alicante wants to emphasize that only the appearance of the fruit was affected and not all the fruit was damaged. read more

With the arrival of the new harvest, the Migo® pear kicks off the new season with a strong consumer campaign in several key markets in Europe. Due to the sunny and warm weather in the latter part of the summer, the new crop of Migo pears is of excellent quality and flavor. Consequently, the outlook is promising. read more

W Nowym Meksyku zbiorów opuncji w 2024 roku jest obfity. Prickly Foods, którego współwłaścicielem jest Will Thomson, przetwarza te owoce na produkty takie jak lemoniady i syropy, podkreślając ich unikalny smak, przypominający arbuz. Thomson, który także założył Festiwal Opuncji w Nowym Meksyku. read more

In addition to Hokkaido squash, Butternut and Spaghetti squash are increasingly appearing on the market. The weather conditions have been quite varied regionally lately. Extreme weather events have characterized the course of the year. While regular rainfall in some areas led to high numbers of snails at the beginning. read more

Perspectives are optimistic for the upcoming Migo pear campaign in Europe, as stated by the variety manager at EFC. The quality is expected to be high due to the warm and sunny weather in the latter part of the summer. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery reported that the majority of its members' Sweet Sensation pears have been harvested, with expectations of a crop of just under 5,000 tonnes. Sales manager Ton van Wiggen mentioned that the size of the pears is good this year, with most of them meeting retail requirements. read more

In the middle of September, the almond harvest is in full swing. Just a few years ago, this small nut had completely disappeared from the French agricultural landscape, but it is now gradually regaining ground to meet the demand from a rapidly expanding market. François Moulias, managing read more

They sometimes come for a few days and then disappear. They have a roof over their heads, warm water, free Wi-Fi, and often even meals. But that's no longer enough. Ukrainian workers are becoming increasingly disloyal, demanding, and entitled. Among the fruit pickers

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The Sweet Sensation harvest began last week and is expected to be completed by the end of this week. It is anticipated that just under 5 million kilograms of pears will be picked from the trees this year. The quality, taste, and color of the pears are good this year, with most falling within retail sizes. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

There are now significant concerns regarding the viability of various cultures that are soon to be harvested, such as late stone fruit, kiwis, apples, pears, grapes, and leafy greens. read more

Stemilt has revealed a new automated pear packing line in Wenatchee, Washington, designed to improve freshness and guarantee consistent quality for consumers. The line includes cutting-edge features like automatic defect sorters, pear-specific belted brush beds, a bin washer, and automated baggers. read more

The pear harvest is almost over, and we can draw a report on the 2024 season from a phytosanitary point of view, thanks to the contribution of the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation in Ferrara. In short, the damages caused by Brown Rot and Pear Scab. read more

According to the Coldiretti National Confederation of Direct Farmers, the Emilia-Romagna region is experiencing serious damage to crops such as apple and pear trees, as well as vegetables.

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British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, is pleased to announce that Tesco has been named the apple retailer of the year for 2024. This award is given based on the sales of BAPL members to British supermarkets from September 2023 to the end of August 2024. read more

Tesco has been recognized as the leading retailer of UK-grown apples in the 2023/24 campaign by the industry body British Apples and Pears (BAPL). read more

The disappearance of two thirds of vegetable producers would result in a smaller supply and rising prices for consumers. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is a very worrying sign. read more