Pears

With the beginning of summer holidays for many people, the new pear season may still seem distant, but it is quickly approaching. Interpera has already shared previews of the upcoming pear season in various parts of Europe. For the Corina pear, an early selection of the Conference pear, the... read more

On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

W środowisku rynkowym, gdzie kluczowe są jakość, spójność i wartość estetyczna, róża natryskowa Constellation® wyróżnia się jako odmiana, która spełnia te wymagania. Ta róża natryskowa E.G. Hilla jest reprezentowana przez firmę De Ruiter w Afryce Wschodniej i cieszy się rosnącym zainteresowaniem ze strony sprzedawców detalicznych i profesjonalnych projektantów florystycznych. Lucas Choi read more

The Eden Field Days will be back on August 5, 2025. This yearly event is free to attend and is held at the Cairo & Doutcher agricultural company's premises in Cairo Uzi, Copertino, in the Apulia region. The event offers a chance to discover the history and future of the Eden pear. read more

Regarding some recent news that appeared in newspapers about a dispute involving the US company Del Monte Foods Inc., Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) wishes to clarify the situation with an official statement. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has released its 2025 Orchard Census and Storage Report, which shows that apple and pear production in the UK could decrease significantly unless immediate investment is made. The report, which is based on a survey of orchards and storage facilities, underscores the gap between read more

Na dzień 1 czerwca 2025 roku zapasy jabłek we wszystkich monitorowanych krajach europejskich wyniosły 677 364 ton, co oznacza spadek o 9,9% w porównaniu z 751 578 tonami zarejestrowanymi w tym samym dniu w 2024 roku. Największe spadki rok do roku zaobserwowano w Polsce (o 122 000 ton, czyli -40,2%), we Włoszech read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more

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Davide Vernocchi is on fire - like the temperatures enveloping Italy - as he explodes the day after the Ministry of Health denied the derogation use of abamectin (Vasco product) to combat the Pear Psylla, one of the most harmful insects. read more

The supply of cherries from the Pacific Northwest appears to be higher than in 2024. "Our supply looks great," says Cat Gipe-Stewart, marketing director at Superfresh Growers®, noting that the company is responsible for about 17 percent of the Northwest cherry crop. "They are juicy, vibrant in color, and..." read more

The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

The season for Spanish melons has finished, and the first French products have now appeared on the shelves. "Spain ended its season late this year, which has slightly affected sales, as we began the French campaign around twenty days ago in the southeast and about ten days ago in the southwest," read more

In comparison to 2023, exports have increased by 1.9% to 56.7 billion euros. However, imports have grown even more significantly, by 6.1% to 47.6 billion euros. The Flemish agricultural trade surplus amounts to 9.1 billion euros. Pears are the most important export product from the region. read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

The increase in pear drop, or premature fruit drop, and the Asian stink bug, which has not been eradicated and is damaging especially organic pear orchards, are causing concern among fruit producers in Cia-Agricoltori Italiani Ferrara. read more

Ceny wielu roślin leczniczych i aromatycznych gwałtownie wzrosły w Maroku, podczas gdy kilka innych jest praktycznie niemożliwych do znalezienia na rynku, co zakłóca dostawy do branż takich jak farmacja, kosmetyki i przetwórstwo spożywcze. Karim Belkhir Goutr, dyrektor generalny 4 Seasons Mediterranean. read more