Pears

A high-quality harvest and low inventory levels bode well for the upcoming marketing season for Catalan apples and pears. However, a series of hailstorms will hinder the region from reaching its maximum productivity. read more

On Friday, July 25th, the Fratelli Navarra Foundation for Agriculture and UNAPera are organizing a technical meeting dedicated to pear cultivation. UNAPera is a consortium that brings together practically all operators in the pear sector at a national level - as reported in the read more

Due to the prolonged dryness until mid-May, fungal diseases were not a major issue for field salads. In the spring, the insulating cloud cover was missing at night. The cold nights resulted in the first pests appearing much later this year. This benefited especially read more

After the Asian stink bug, a new alien insect is causing concern in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. It is the Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese beetle, a voracious polyphagous insect that threatens to devastate several crops. Its appearance in mainland Europe dates back to read more

French pear production in 2025 is expected to be lower than the 2024 harvest, which was very good, but 8% higher than the five-year average. These forecasts are subject to change depending on the weather until the end of the harvest. Production in 2025 is expected to fall by 7% from last year. read more

On July 14, 2025, Liaocheng in Shandong Province shipped its first batch of Yali pears for the year, totaling 300 tons. The fruit underwent on-site inspection by Liaocheng Customs at the Guanxian Export Fruit Packaging Factory before being sent to Qingdao Port. From there, the... read more

Upon first inspection, the tomatoes that are being cultivated in Lucas van der Zee's laboratory do not appear particularly unusual. However, what sets them apart is what is absent: there are no leaves, no stems, no roots, and no exposure to light. These fruits are developing from flowers that have been immersed in a nutrient solution based on sugar, without the necessity of a. read more

The National Garlic Trade Association, ANIAIL, has released its initial predictions for the French garlic harvest. Despite facing stiff international competition, the association is dedicated to enhancing the sector's reputation through emphasizing quality, diversity, and collective dedication. The upcoming harvest appears promising. read more

Po kilku sezonach obniżonych wolumenów produkcji i opóźnionych eksportów, amerykańska branża gruszek z północno-zachodnich stanów USA - Oregonu i Waszyngtonu - jest gotowa na ożywienie w sezonie 2025/26. read more

In recent days, the harvesting of Santa Maria Morettini pears has started in the Ferrara area. This variety was created in Florence in 1951 by agronomist Alessandro Morettini, by crossing Williams and Coscia pears. Providing an update on the situation are technicians Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago. read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

Initiated in 2020, the cultivation of blueberries in Brittany by producers of Prince de Bretagne is entering a new phase of development. From the second half of July, the first containers of blueberries will be appearing on the shelves, to the delight of consumers searching for tasty, fresh, and locally grown produce. read more

Belgium's leading pear exporter, Belgian Fruit Valley, is predicting a "much better crop" this season due to favorable growing conditions and a rebound from previous weather-related challenges. Marc Evrard, the commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, stated that the initial projections for Belgian pears are promising. read more

Fruit markets in Chennai, India, are currently experiencing a well-stocked influx of both imported and domestically grown fruits, signaling the commencement of the new season. Supermarkets and wholesale vendors at Koyambedu are offering a selection of imported varieties, including pears from. read more

Albatarrech is a municipality in the Spanish province of Lleida with favorable conditions for the cultivation of pears, a fruit that is facing competition from stone fruit but is still highly valued in European and international markets. Unlike the challenging conditions of last year's pear season, read more

In the Emilia-Romagna areas, the first harvests of summer pears have started in recent days, officially marking the beginning of the 2025-2026 pear campaign. To delve deeper into the prospects of the new season, we contacted Manuel Manfredi, director of Opera La Pera. read more

Portugal has approved the emergency use of Vestaron's bioinsecticide Spear LEP, which allows farmers to protect tomato crops from tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations. read more

"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced economist and policy expert Dr. Tim Leunig as a featured speaker at this year's Horticulture, The Conference, taking place on Thursday, September 25 at the Barbican Centre in London. Dr. Leunig will be speaking following his appearance at the 2023 Conference. read more

The new pear season has already started for a week in Greece. The pears harvested so far belong to the Kontoula variety and are meant for the local market. "The harvest is of excellent quality, with blemish-free pears. Despite a decrease in the crop by about 20-30%, Kontoula pears are still in high demand." read more