Pears

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Nursery grower Uzi Cairo from Cairo & Doutcher, the exclusive Italian distributor of Eden plants, explains that it is possible to produce pears also taking advantage of the existing structures in vineyards. "In Puglia, in particular, there are many grape producers interested in diversifying." read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has announced CarrieAnn Arias as the organization's new president and chief executive, effective July 1st. read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has appointed CarrieAnn Arias as the new President and CEO, effective July 1. Arias previously held roles as the founder/CEO of TableSpark, Vice President of Marketing at Naturipe Farms, and Vice President of Marketing at Dole Food Company, where she led teams and drove. read more

Two of the most important nurseries in the country have decided to join forces to spearhead change in fruit growing in Chile and the region, as well as to promote a long-awaited technological reconfiguration of the industry, currently facing challenges such as climate change and a loss of competitiveness. read more

Assistance for farmers who have adopted the Igp standard and certification and intend to promote the production of high-quality Igp pears in Italy and abroad. This is the goal for which the Regional Council has approved a new call for proposals with a funding of 600 thousand euros. read more

Zeder Holdings, an investor with interests in agriculture, stated that their decision to sell two large top fruit farms in the Boland region is solely based on their business strategy and does not reflect any negative view on the value proposition of South African apples and pears. The sale contract was signed in June. read more

The prickly pear season is about to start, with the first harvest expected around July 20th in the Catania area. However, this year producers are dealing with the consequences of adverse weather conditions, which are leading to a decrease in production. We discussed this. read more

Według Brands in Blooms, przemysł ogrodniczy doświadczył bezprecedensowego wzrostu podczas pandemii, z 18 milionami nowych ogrodników tylko w Stanach Zjednoczonych, którzy zaczęli uprawiać rośliny jako formę terapii i sposób radzenia sobie ze stresem. Jednak, w miarę osłabiania się pandemii, spadało również zaangażowanie osób. read more

Sezon 2024 na świeże gruszki w Chinach rozpoczął się. W prowincji Hebei, świeże gruszki zaczęto zbierać w pierwszym tygodniu lipca. Pomimo doświadczenia silnego śniegu i niskich temperatur zimą, świeże gruszki dobrze wyrosły, bez znaczącego wpływu na jakość czy plony dzięki korzystnej pogodzie. read more

The collaboration and associated campaign is called "Celosia Revolution." read more

Mariano Zapata, president of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), appeared before the Regional Assembly at the request of the Committee on General and Institutional Affairs, the European Union, and Human Rights. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

"An unusual season," that's how Jonathan Vandesande from Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) describes the current Belgian greenhouse vegetable season. "There appears to be a low demand for tomatoes, leading to a clear drop in prices across all varieties. Even specialty tomatoes, which typically stand out, are being affected. read more

A very unstable spring is expected to have an impact on the upcoming Belgian top fruit harvest. Conventional producers are already predicting lower volumes, and it seems that organic hard fruit will also be affected. In pears, we anticipate being able to harvest up to 30 percent less. read more

The value of seeded grapes has rebounded due to several factors: reduced cultivation, a 20% decrease in yields - particularly for seedless grapes - compared to a typical season, and an overall improvement in quality attributed to the expertise of growers who appear to be effectively maintaining the. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more