Pears
'Conference pear exports are doing great, but for Lukassen pears there is a stalemate'
2024-03-04 00:00
Exports of Conference pears are going very well. "Pears are sent everywhere and it is really a challenge to keep up with the demand. We can talk about the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of the Dutch company Zeeland Fruit, which specialises in
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Total European apple stock are down by 5% compared to the same time last year. The biggest drops come from the UK at -35% followed by Denmark at -30.2% and The Netherlands at -23.8%. Gains were made in Spain at 22.2%, France 11.7% and Belgium 10.8%. The European pear stock is down by -1.6% with
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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Range of specific products for preserving pears
2024-03-04 00:00
The quality and yield of Chinese pears have improved significantly this season, with a high percentage of marketable fruit. However, the recent increase in shipping demand has had an impact on export prices, with tariffs of up to four times
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured pear cherry tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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"The impact of the arrival of pears from overseas is limited".
2024-03-04 00:00
The market for Belgian pears is fairly stable at the moment. "After a frenetic period until well into January, sales have been a little slower than expected, but demand and supply are balanced at the moment," Christophe Van
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'The impact of pear arrivals from abroad is minimal'
2024-03-04 00:00
For the time being, the Belgian pear market is well balanced. "After a very eventful period until January, the situation has slowed down slightly more than expected. However, supply and demand are still quite balanced,' said Christophe Van Haelst of the
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Two out of every five apples consumed in Spain are imported.
2024-03-04 00:00
At the height of the consumption of apples and pears and in coordination with the second year of the nationwide campaign promoted by Afrucat's members "take care of yourself like an apple takes care of you", the association is once again flooding the networks with the message "Look at the origin". This campaign
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The cultivation of pear tomatoes is popular among Sicilian farmers.
2024-03-04 00:00
It is definitely the time for pear tomatoes in the greenhouses of south-eastern Sicily. "There is great enthusiasm among growers for a segment that is obviously being well received along the whole tomato chain, thanks to the favourable trend in consumption", he comments.
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'Export of Conference pears is going fantastically, Alexander Lucas has come to a standstill'
2024-03-01 00:00
The export of Conference pears is currently going exceptionally well. "The pears are going in all directions, and it's truly a challenge to keep up with the demand. We might well say this is the best season in years," says Kees Boonman of Zeeland Fruit from Kattendijke, specialized in the export
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"Overseas pear arrivals have little impact"
2024-03-01 00:00
The Belgian pear market is well-balanced for now. "It was bustling until January, and things have slowed slightly more than expected. Supply and demand are still fairly balanced, though," begins Christophe Van Haelst of Van Haelst Fruit and VHM Fruittrade.
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Maximising yields with a quality pear cherry tomato
2024-03-01 00:00
"It is essential to meet the production and commercial needs that arise in a given growing area and that is why we are always in contact with the farmers - what better way than to have a research centre close to the growers," asks Vincenzo Cassibba,
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Scientists from the University of Bristol have unraveled the mystery behind the blue color of blueberries. The blue appearance is not due to the fruit's pigment but results from tiny crystalline structures within the berry's wax coating that reflect light specifically to create a blue hue. This
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Belarusian customs officers prevented the export to Russia of 300 tons of Polish pears
2024-03-01 00:00
Border officials along the Belarusian-Russian border are increasingly detecting attempts of illegal fruit and vegetable smuggling.
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"Whether we are talking about Spanish round, pear or cherry tomatoes, the problems are the same".
2024-03-01 00:00
Right now there is not a very buoyant market either for Spanish vegetables, both greenhouse and open field, or for Spanish citrus. "Yesterday we had a good day of sales but today things are rather calmer. February had a quiet start
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Interest in cauliflower is stagnating in some German markets
2024-03-01 00:00
On the German markets, deliveries of French and Italian cauliflower formed the basis of the range. Spanish deliveries completed the picture, while Belgian ones appeared in smaller quantities only in Cologne. Spanish products were absent in Hamburg.
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Pear Bureau Northwest CEO to step down
2024-02-29 06:00
Pear Bureau Northwest has announced its president and chief executive Kevin Moffitt will be stepping down after 35 years with the organisation.
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Interest in cauliflower stagnates in some markets
2024-02-29 00:00
French and Italian cauliflowers formed the basis of the assortment. Spanish deliveries completed the picture, while Belgian cauliflowers appeared to a lesser extent only in Cologne. Spanish products were conspicuous by their absence in Hamburg. However, according to BLE, the
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