Pears

LaDOP Peras de Rincón de Soto is once again starting the year with good news. For the third consecutive year, its pears have received the 'Flavour of the Year' award. This distinction, which is awarded by consumers, recognises the taste quality of the product. read more

A familiar name in the world of fresh produce in South Africa, Freshworld sells close to 5 million cartons of South African fruit - mainly citrus (the new Limpopo lemon season starting in a week), table grapes, stonefruit, apples, pears, yellow kiwis – and vegetables in a year. read more

The marketing season is underway for La Rioja’s Conference pear, slightly burdened by high prices, especially in the wholesale channel. "The campaign was eventually better than we expected," says Rodrigo Mauleón, manager of the La Rioja-based cooperative Frutos del Campo. "In March and April,
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“Nearly 85 departments will be taking action,” according to FNSEA president read more

The International Rootstock Symposium (IRS) will make its debut at Macfrut 2024 as part of a section dedicated entirely to genetic innovation in the rootstock sector. The symposium will feature four seminars that will address the latest results of public and private research on apple, pear,
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In a unanimous decision, the Transnistrian Government has implemented a seasonal import duty on apples, aiming to safeguard domestic agricultural producers. The customs duty will take effect from January 27, 2024. The Ministry of Economic Development spearheaded the document's development. read more

Is Abbot Fetél, the quintessential Italian pear queen, forced to abdicate? After more than 150 years of reign (she was discovered in France in the mid-19th century), is it reasonable to hand over the throne to her successor? Besides, the aches and pains of age are making themselves felt; however, in the state
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The first South African pears destined for Origin Fruit Direct are on their way to the Netherlands. "Over the years, the South African top fruit import volume has significantly decreased. We're a relatively small player and try to specialize mainly in blushed pears," says Randolf Aaldijk. "The
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The fresh produce trade has reacted with shock and sadness to the news that Heath Wilkins, founder and managing director of New Zealand cooperative Golden Bay Fruit, has died unexpectedly at the age of 54. read more

Every year, FRUIT LOGISTICA attracts numerous trade visitors from all over the world to the German capital. Flanders' agricultural marketing agency VLAM is once again organising the trade fair appearance of the Flemish fruit, vegetable, potato and fruit tree sector this year with crispy
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Lower European and pear stocks and a good quality crop augur well for the start of the new Argentine topfruit campaign. The South American country will be looking to recover some of it lost market share after seeing a significant drop in exports to key European markets last year. read more

Lower European and pear stocks and a good quality crop augur well for the start of the new Argentine topfruit campaign. The South American country will be looking to recover some of it lost market share after seeing a significant drop in exports to key European markets last year. read more

In the Netherlands, apple cultivation has had several challenging years. But Dirk Jan van Lutterveld sees a notable shift this year. "Elstar and Jonagold supplies have decreased so much that we can finally sell them at interesting prices this season," begins the Dutch top fruit grower. read more

Kent fruit grower Bardsley England is in the process of being wound down by parent company Camellia Plc after suffering “unsustainable losses”. read more

The production of perene in the main countries of the Southern Hemisphere - Argentina, South Africa and Chile - is expected to grow slightly over last year by about 2 percentage points, for an aggregate value of more than 1.3 million tonnes. This is according to a recent Fas report (the
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Two major companies in Israel, Shufersal and Rami Levi, have stopped ordering grapes from South Africa. This decision is driven by concerns about a consumer boycott related to South Africa's lawsuit against Israel. read more

A recently introduced pear variety, with more than 50 hectares planted to date, including 35 in southern Italy, has shown excellent adaptability to different soil and climate conditions. Uzi Cairo of Cairo & Doutcher plant nursery, the exclusive distributor for Italy of Eden pear trees,
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In January, the wholesale markets appear 'flattened' somewhat throughout Italy. After the Christmas holidays, January is a month of transition, in which customers limit their purchases and are generally disoriented in their choice of products. Only citrus fruits seem
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Fresh produce businesses face some huge environmental challenges. Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale tells Chris White how France’s number one apple and pear supplier has formed a supply chain consortium to confront these challenges and convert them into a marketing opportunity read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more