Pears

The Argentinean pear campaign began in early January with the Williams variety. By this point in the season, the main red and green varieties including Red Bartlett, Red Anjou, Anjou Verde, Abate, and Packham's have already been harvested, according to Emelka's general manager Ariel Sabbag. read more

John Kusters describes the first months after becoming chairperson of the Netherlands Fruit Growers Organization (NFO) in July as "challenging, but enjoyable." With his background as a Conference pear grower and cultivation advisor, he sees a gap between policy and practice and wants to better... read more

The so-called "specialty beans category" is frequently highlighted in various market reports. With its potential as a meat substitute and protein source, the sky appears to be the limit for this segment. Supermarkets recognize opportunities in the legume category, but many retailers are still facing challenges. read more

Currently, many crates are still filled with pears, but fruit growers Mathijn and Leo van Dijk from Lexmond are already preparing for the new crate-washing season. Several years ago, the brothers developed a mobile storage crate washing unit, which they use to clean crates at growers' locations. read more

Don't just call it a "snack" anymore. What we are witnessing is a real Snacking Revolution. According to YouGov, 79% of Italians regularly consume snacks throughout the day. The data speaks for itself: 45% of shopping carts today contain at least one. read more

Europejska branża pomidorowa wyraziła obawy dotyczące tego, co uważa za "zniknięcie" kluczowych danych na temat importu z Maroka i Sahary Zachodniej. Producenci i eksporterzy krytykują brak zaktualizowanych informacji i domagają się większej przejrzystości oraz aby Komisja Europejska przestrzegała...

The European tomato industry has voiced concerns about what it sees as the "disappearance" of crucial data on imports from Morocco and Western Sahara. Producers and exporters criticize the lack of updated information and call for greater transparency and for the European Commission to adhere to... read more

The tomato sector is heating up again on the EU-Morocco front. In recent weeks, producers and exporters have reported the "disappearance" - or at least the anomaly - of official information on import volumes from Morocco and Western Sahara, asking for. read more

The Australian achacha season usually runs from January to March, but this year it is running a little later than usual. The world's first commercial achacha plantation was established in 2003 in North Queensland, with fruit appearing in 2009. Every year, the fruit's popularity is rising. read more

The Indian mango season is expected to have high volumes this year, according to Kartik Sakhiya, the founder of Akshar Agri Exports based in Gujarat, India. He anticipates that the season will start in mid-March with the early Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra. Sakhiya also mentioned that the supply will be controlled with a gradual harvesting process. read more

Iron chlorosis, or yellowing of young leaves, is one of the most persistent and costly micronutrient disorders in floriculture production. Crops often appear healthy and uniform early in the cycle. Then, as the substrate pH drifts upward, interveinal chlorosis begins to show on newly expanding. read more

Na rynku brukselki sprzedaż nadal pozostaje bardzo powolna, mówi Andre Noordhoek z Noordhoek Agro w Bleiswijk. "Tak było przez cały sezon. Wydaje się, że ludzie już nie czują potrzeby spożywania brukselki. Oczekiwałoby się, że chłodna pogoda pobudzi konsumpcję, ale" read more

Frullàamplia is expanding and renewing its range of fruit pulp with the Emilia-Romagna Igp Pear Line, enhancing an already existing reference on the shelves with a graphic restyling and the introduction of new formats designed to meet various consumer needs. read more

Ecuador is the third largest exporter of roses in the world, and is working to maintain this position by reimagining the appearance of roses. The color palette now ranges from white to black, with effects designed to stand out on a phone screen as well as in a living room. Some roses are even sold with petals that shine. read more

The good weather appears to be returning to southern Andalusia after several weeks of storms, heavy rain, and strong winds that have severely impacted agriculture. In the citrus sector, there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the harvesting process due to the effects of excessive humidity. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has named Eric Patrick as its new president to lead marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as oversee its industry education programs, starting on March 2nd. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new president to oversee marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as its industry education programs, effective March 2. He succeeds longtime President B.J. Thurlby, who retired on December 31. read more

The włoski rynek winogron przechodzi przez fazę znaczącej transformacji, charakteryzującą się spadkiem odmian z pestkami i pojawieniem się nowych strategii zarządzania późnymi odmianami bezpestkowymi. Ostatnia kampania podkreśliła istotność odmian średnio-późnych, które. read more

Emilia-Romagna is a generous land, guardian of agricultural traditions and recognized excellences worldwide, with its 44 PDO and PGI productions, the highest number in Italy. This is where the Emilia-Romagna IGP Pear is born, an authentic expression of a unique region, where the climate... read more

Analysts from EastFruit report that in Ukraine, several greenhouse complexes have started selling cucumbers from the new production cycle this week. Small batches of locally grown cucumbers began appearing on the market at the end of last week, and supplies have now become more consistent. read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more