Pears

There's no point beating around the bush, pear growers continue to uproot - in the last year, a further 10% of land has been lost nationally - but the sector, since the establishment of UNAPera just three years ago, has made enormous strides at all levels: read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released the apple and pear stock figures for May 1, 2024. The data reveals that in Europe, apple stocks increased by 1% compared to 2023, reaching 618,436 tons, while pear stocks surged by 18.9% to reach 61,207 tons. In the USA, as of May 1, the apple stocks... read more

Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced the winners of the 2024 APAL Awards for Excellence at its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne on June 2, 2024. read more

EastFruit analysts have observed that spring frosts and hail have led to substantial damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Apple and pear crops have been especially affected, with some regions reporting losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest. read more

The FlowerTrials are in full swing. People from all nationalities are passing by, and companies are pleased with the turnout. Breeding and cultivation highlights are also being presented. As always, propagators are promising even more uniform and resistant products. Gert Meijer (Sakata); Thorsten Sander read more

Co każdego miesiąca, British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. W maju 2024 roku Aldi nadal był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów. read more

After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

"The stone fruit campaign in inland Sicily has recently started to pick up with apricots. Production is not expected to peak until later in the month, but it appears that the season will be good. However, the commercial campaign has not been too aggressive so far," reports Salvatore Lodico, an expert in the field. read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has announced an 11% decrease in TCEs (Tray Carton Equivalents) for exports after the industry body's post-harvest crop estimate. Export TCEs are projected to decrease from 21.2 million, as calculated in January 2024, to 18.9 million post-harvest due to... read more

Over the past eleven years, the traditional pear orchard owned by the Hakkert family in Buren has gradually been replaced by a modern cherry plantation. On Monday, Megakers VOF began the cherry harvest. Unlike many other Dutch growers, the Hakkert family can expect a bountiful harvest. read more

CIV - Italian Breeders' Consortium has recently signed an exclusive Master License agreement with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the trial and commercial development of the CapeRose/Cheeky® pear variety in the territory of

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The CIV - Italian Nurserymen Consortium has recently signed an Exclusive Master Licensing Contract with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the experimentation and commercial development of the CapeRose/Cheeky® pear variety in the European, Turkish, and Israeli territories. The variety has been created and... read more

Belgian pear growers are currently facing major challenges during the fruit growing season. They have already dealt with frost and severe hailstorms earlier in the season, and now they are grappling with a significant problem caused by the bacterial disease pseudomonas. The Belgian TVL has already featured this issue with the headline 'worst pear crop'. read more

The variety was developed by the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa (ARC), and the South African company Culdevco (Pty) Limited has subsequently been granted the global exclusive rights. For Culdevco's Managing Director, Mishkaat Anderson, CIV is an "ideal partner for development." read more

In a statement by Staay Food Group, Westende Fruitteelt is said to be one of the largest pear producers in the Netherlands with a production area of 135 hectares. Two of Staay's three exclusive club varieties, Dazzling Gold and Red Conference, are grown alongside traditional varieties. read more

Staay Food Group will significantly increase its growing capacity by acquiring Westende Fruitteelt B.V. in Fijnaart. With production spread over 135 hectares, Westende Fruitteelt is one of the largest pear growers in the Netherlands. The company was established nearly 50 years ago by J. read more