Pears

Italian pears are running out of volume while Dutch pears are riding the wave, for apples it is the club varieties that dominate the market while for kiwis the Romagna, Greek and New Zealand products coexist. This is the summary of the commercial picture for pome fruits
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In the Netherlands, Chainn began more than five years ago with the goal of making the supply chain transparent, traceable, and efficient. "We're growing by double digits annually, growing tremendously in 2023. We have now moved beyond the pioneering phase and are ready for the next step," begins
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These days, until 29 January, the seventh edition of the Cardo festival will be held in the historic centre of Cervia; despite the many difficulties after the floods, this is the way to celebrate a characteristic product of Romagna. Various companies have fought to prevent this
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Following the article on the importance of the Abate Fétel pear for the sector (click here to read more), we receive and publish a letter signed by one of our readers, suggesting some simple steps to be taken for its relaunch. read more

Dutch top fruit exporter Oskam recently concluded its first Alessia pear season with a pack out of over 90% Class I. That was shortly before the start of the 2024 overseas pear season. "Less than two percent rot and just under five percent good, sellable class II. Those are report figures you
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Given the versatile avocado’s positioning as the super fruit of choice, supplying countries are in a race to ensure enough supply to meet higher demand. However the trend from last year, of the weather impact causing lower production continues. Early in 2024 Colombia has appeared as one of the
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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