Pears

Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

Fruit company L.M. van Dijk, located in Lexmond, is busy throughout the year with cultivating, refrigerating, sorting, packaging, and delivering top-quality fruit. However, they often faced a slower period towards the end of the season. "Once the pears were harvested, we frequently had a decrease in business activity," explains Mathijn van Dijk. read more

This summer, a new initiative is blooming across the United States, combining the beauty of flowers with educational opportunities for Latino students. The Generosity in Bloom campaign, spearheaded by the Generosity Trustees in collaboration with the 1931 Foundation, seeks to raise awareness and funding for... read more

On Friday, February 7, 2025, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual General Assembly, which took place at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. On this occasion, the association presented the forecasts for apple and pear harvests in the Southern Hemisphere for the upcoming season. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop. read more

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, where more than 91,000 people gathered, is the world's leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables and provides the perfect stage for Xenia®'s provocative campaign. With charm and humor, Xenia® draws attention to the issue of carbon footprint. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more

In the packhouse of 20,000 square meters on the farm Lushof in Prince Alfred Hamlet, one of three farms owned by Graaff Fruit, this is the busiest time of the year: they expect over 8,000 tonnes of nectarines to move through the pack lines this season, while bins of pears and apples are also being processed. read more

According to the WAPA report, which collects data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is expected to increase by 5.5% compared to 2024, while pear harvest is projected to decrease by 3.3%. read more

The creators of the plant-based food brand The Happy Pear are endorsing Veg Power by serving as ambassadors for the not-for-profit organization's social media campaign, Seasonal Veg Alliance, under the hashtag #SeasonalVeg. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded NZ$1 billion (€550 million) in revenue at the orchard gate for the first time, as indicated by new economic impact data published by New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI). read more

It is expected that this upward trend will continue, as NZAPI predicts a 10% increase in exports for the 2025 harvest, from 19.1 million Tray Carton Equivalents (TCE) in 2024 (current) to potentially 21 million TCE in 2025. Thanks to ideal winter and read more

Przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii po raz pierwszy przekroczył wartość ponad 1 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich przy bramie sadu, zgodnie z nowymi danymi dotyczącymi wpływu gospodarczego. read more

Chociaż ogólna produkcja ekologicznych gruszek z Argentyny w tym sezonie wydaje się być niższa, dostawy rozpoczną się nieco wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku. "Nasz program importu ekologicznych gruszek wygląda dobrze w tym roku. Nasi partnerzy mają spodziewaną dużą podaż we wszystkich odmianach" - mówi Jenna Galise, Sprzedaż. read more

The pear industry in South Africa has been looking for a variety of blushed pears to enhance its position in global markets for many years. read more

His expectations for the trade fair appearance were not disappointed: VIP met with numerous existing and potential business clients for valuable discussions during the fair. While the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid takes place at the beginning of the season, making it the ideal time to meet. read more