Pears

Perla Nera kicks off the 2026 season with a brand identity that is increasingly solid and recognizable, confirming its role as a reference point in the premium watermelon segment. In a highly competitive market, the brand continues to stand out for a clear and consistent promise: to offer read more

Spring on strawberry plantations is increasingly marked by uncertainty. Periods of warmth that accelerate vegetation alternate with sudden temperature drops, and frosts appear just when the plants are entering their most sensitive phases.

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Interpera 2026, the international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, a region that accounts for around 60 per cent of Italy's cultivated pear area and production. The event will be organised by CSO Italy on behalf of AREFLH… read more

The Basilicata Strawberry Consortium appears compact and determined for one of the most important events in the international fruit and vegetable sector: Macfrut in Rimini. The Promoting Committee for the recognition of the Basilicata Strawberry IGP will be present to discuss a path based on read more

With reference to the recent news articles appearing in the press, CAAT - Centro Agro Alimentare Torino, represented by President Fabrizio Galliati, deems it appropriate to provide some clarification, in compliance with the roles and procedures established by the organization's regulations. read more

Star® Roses and Plants has announced four new rose introductions for 2027. The varieties are Be Good, Brick House Yellow, Lemon Frost, and Triple Knock Out. Be Good is a non-fading, canary-yellow Grandiflora rose. The blooms have over 100 tightly packed petals, giving them a unique appearance. read more

Phytosanitary criticisms in pear cultivation are not exclusively in Italian. As reported by Valencia Fruits, in Spanish, Fire Blight - a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora - is becoming an increasingly serious issue, particularly in areas conducive to production. read more

The first Polish strawberries have appeared for sale in the Biedronka network. This year's season started on April 14th, and the fruits from domestic producers are available in over 1300 stores across Poland. This is one of the key moments in the sales calendar of the network.

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Although with a few days of delay, the bad weather has reappeared at the window. A low-pressure vortex, moving up from the Mediterranean, has indeed positioned itself over Italy, bringing some instability until midweek. Widespread precipitation is expected, with read more

New Jersey's beautiful yet infamously smelly Bradford pear trees are among several plant species that have been officially designated as prohibited invasive species in the Garden State. This ban prohibits their propagation, sale, and distribution. If you've recently taken a stroll around your neighborhood, read more

The beginning of raspberry vegetation is a period of accumulation of many threats. In plantations, there is a simultaneous appearance of spider mite pressure and the first colonies of aphids. Lately, in many regions of Poland, there have been frosts that can additionally weaken the plants. In such conditions, effective read more

The season of Italian apricots has officially begun. In fact, the first batches of Sicilian stone fruits are starting to appear in wholesale markets, marking an early start to the campaign due to favorable weather conditions. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The first signs of spring are now slowly appearing at the Zurich Engrosmarkt as well. "In the last week of March, we already received the first heated asparagus from our long-standing partner Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau," reports Max Marinello from the wholesale company of the same name. "Despite read more

While winter rains and blue misty days continue in Whatcom County, signs of spring are starting to appear. Bright yellow daffodils are blooming along streets and in gardens, signaling the beginning of the growing season. Whatcom and Skagit counties have fertile soils, mild climates, and long periods of floral bloom. read more

With the beginning of the season, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries appear on the market - fresh, aromatic, and long-awaited by consumers. Benjamin Pietruszka from a family farm shares insights into their production, challenges, and plans for the future. read more

The "on-field" analysis by Italiafruit News provides a snapshot of the pear shelf in March 2026, comparing it to the one observed in 2025 in the same six retail points in the Reggio Emilia area. The overall picture that emerges is of a solid shelf. read more

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been a highlight on the UK's horticultural calendar for over a century. This year's edition on 19–23 May will feature, for the first time, a miniature flower farm, built and planted by the campaigning trade association Flowers from the Farm. read more

Fruit growers in the United Kingdom are reporting increasing production costs due to the conflict in Iran, which is affecting prices of fuel, fertilizers, and transportation during the planting season. Ali Capper, who represents British apple and pear growers, stated that these effects are already being seen in current operations. read more

The Kaliningrad Region received 12,000 tonnes of imported fruit and vegetables from January to March 2026, according to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor. This included 2,700 tonnes of apples and pears from Argentina, Serbia, Turkey, Chile, and South Africa. read more