Pears

According to the analytical report “FreshApples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade” from the USDA, fresh apple production in the 2013/14 season will increase by 175 thousand tons to reach 83.1 million tons. Many analysts mistakenly considered this to be a forecast for production
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Growers of Envy apples have collaborated with Hallmark channel actor and entrepreneur, Andrew Walker, for a holiday apple sampling experience at Longo’s in Toronto.  read more

The minimum price for pears has long been one of the workhorses of grower Luigi Golinelli (in the opening photo) who, with the technical-informative-economic group 'Pears at two euros', is leading the battle for entrepreneurs (click here to read more). read more

The Egyptian potato season is rapidly approaching, and it appears likely that last season's scenario will be replicated, with demand outstripping supply and rising prices, according to Mohamed Hassan, Export Manager of Al Gamal. read more

We had presented it as the pear that could give a new impetus to the sector (click here to read more), and today a new commercial season is beginning for Angysarriva with excellent premises on the production side. We delved into the dynamics with Spreafico, who grows it exclusively in Emilia
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The NFU Education programme has reached more than 500,000 students across the nation this year, the farmers’ union has revealed. read more

There is no point in deluding ourselves. The problem of late spring frost will not disappear and will continue to afflict Italian (and European) fruit growers in the coming years. Therefore active defence systems cannot be ignored, all the more so since insurance policies are
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It has a bright red colour with a very uniform appearance. Its texture leaves no one indifferent, it is juicy and crunchy. It is an ideal fruit for snacks or culinary recipes. read more

Among other things, the Lake Constance Fruit Growing Days will focus on a fair value chain, sustainability, business management aspects and agrivoltaics. Separate thematic blocks focus on organic production, the cultivation of pears and digitalisation in the fruit sector.
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After a shaky start to the season, winter fruit is now coming into its own and quotations are starting to rise. Demand is also very lively because volumes are low for both pome fruits and kiwis. During our visit to the fruit and vegetable market
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The resources announced by the government are good. Additional and vital funding can and must come from increased compensation per hectare, through an increase in the percentages on the national fund managed through AgriCat, and the aid intensity must be increased again
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It was a year to forget for the Alessandri family, with a loss of 75 percent of their production. However, the Italian company, which cultivates more than 20 hectares of Angelica di Romagna in Cesena (FC), has at least understood the importance of its product on the wholesale markets. read more

In November 2023, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Tesco bought 3,104 tons, Aldi took in 2,682 tons. read more

'This is not a matter of urgency but of emergency'. The Consortium for the Protection of the Emilia-Romagna Pear, the UnaPerae Consortium and the Pear Interprofessional Organisation are again addressing the Minister of Agriculture to reiterate the need for a more massive and
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After the open letter to the government that led to the signing of this new decree, the Consorzio di Tutela della Pera dell'Emilia Romagna, the UNAPera Consortium and the Pera Interprofessional Organisation are once again addressing the Minister of Agriculture to reiterate the need for a
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Exotic or citrus fruits usually replace pears during the holiday season, but this year, the Belgian pear market is still thriving. "There are noticeable shortages in other countries, such as Italy. That drives demand from all over the world," begins Christophe Van Haelst from Van Haelst Fruit
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Some had said that the Egyptian citrus season would be delayed, but it seems that some shipments are already arriving in Europe. "Indeed, the date that had been set for the export of oranges was December 15, but possibly due to the pressure from some exporters, some volumes have already started
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"There are still only a few hectares planted, but things are looking so encouraging that we will definitely invest more," reports Antonio Zani, sales manager at Granfrutta Zani when talking about Fred club pears. read more

Trade body British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the ongoing struggles for beleaguered UK topfruit growers. read more

"Signed the decree that will grant an additional EUR 11 million to pear and kiwi producers. After last November's allocation of 12 million euros to support two sectors that suffered economic damage due to climatic and natural events, such as drought, hail and plant diseases;
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