Pears

Fresh Focus Apple & Pear is Fruitnet's essential annual guide to the international apple and pear business, filled with exclusive interviews, news, and analysis to enhance your understanding of this important produce category. read more

Growers in Jumilla, in the Altiplano area of Murcia, Spain, are worried about the upcoming Ercolini pear season starting in mid-July due to the severe hailstorms that occurred in spring. As the campaign concludes in late August, they will be able to assess the amount of kilograms lost in the region. read more

Indian fruit importers are expressing increasing worry about the ongoing surplus of South African mandarins and pears. This situation has caused substantial disruption in the market and a decrease in prices, especially for varieties such as Nadorcott mandarins and Forelle pears. Last year, there was a sharp read more

Seeka has introduced a new addition to its premium fruit portfolio, Ruby Roo, a visually striking red-skinned Nashi pear. The official launch occurred at the International Fresh Produce Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) member event during Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. read more

The fruit has a ruby-red skin, pure white flesh, a sweet taste, and a crunchy, juicy texture. read more

Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a niche premium fruit with a unique appearance, a fragrance that evokes a blooming garden, and a taste reminiscent of a juicy summer cocktail. In recent years, lychee has quickly made its mark in international markets and won over consumers, starting from Hong. read more

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The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

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Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more

The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers. read more

"Some of the Polish apple varieties will have reduced availability due to the frosts that occurred last month," says Mohamed Marawan, owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. "The weather in the past month has affected the Polish production for the upcoming apple season, though not all varieties will be impacted." read more

The New Zealand-based apple and pear commercial developer, Prevar, has announced the launch of its first pinky-red flesh apple cultivar, PremA021, under the brand name Fizz. read more

The New Zealand-based apple and pear commercial developer, Prevar, has announced the release of its first pinky-red flesh apple cultivar, PremA021, under the brand name Fizz. read more

British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a significant advancement in its export strategy by securing seed funding for an inbound trade mission from Vietnam. This initiative is a key component of BAPL's overarching goal to tap into new international markets for premium, larger-sized British fruits. read more

"At the end of April 2025, French apple inventory had increased compared to the previous year and the average from 2020-2024. As for French pears, the season is coming to an end, with stocks lower than last year and the five-year average. Apple prices remain similar to those in 2024, while pear prices have decreased." read more