Pears

On September 6, 2023, the 16th Asia Fruit Logistica returned to AsiaExpo in Hong Kong. This exhibition brings together leading global fruit and vegetable companies to present to the world the value chain of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. More than 700 exhibitors from 43 countries and
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Currently, 72 pickers are bringing in the pear crop at Van Haaften Fruit in the Netherlands. "The fruit has top quality, but the volumes are lacking," says Peter van Haaften, who describes the harvest as the year's climax for every grower. read more

Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) has announced it has been granted the license to manage the Celina cv pear in the US, a move made in association with Fruithandel Wouters and ABCz Group of Belgium. read more

Apple and pear growers across Australia are set to increase their bottom line through the launch of a new program that has profitability at the core of everything it does. read more

The South African citrus campaign has been particularly challenging so far. "A lot of Blackspot has appeared in lemons and oranges in particular, due to rainfall during the flowering period. Across the range, we're also seeing a high proportion of large calibers. Small-caliber juice oranges, on
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In late summer and early autumn, the damage caused by the citrus mite Eutetranychus begins to appear on the citrus crop; the most affected parts of the plant are leaves and fruit, and the ideal temperature for mite activity is between 28° and 31°, with a humidity
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The Western Cape is slowly emerging from winter – more snow fell this week and rain is again predicted for the weekend – but as orchards come into flower, producers and pollinators would appreciate warmer temperatures. read more

With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) announces the first estimate of the 2023-24 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon. The industry’s fresh pear estimate is 15.2 million standard box equivalents, which is on par with the four-year average. read more

This week has been sweltering in Europe. In the Netherlands, there are even reports of, possibly, the first-ever September heat wave. Wonderful for some, but it coincides precisely with Belgian Conference pear harvesting. That is not only an issue for the pickers, it could cause some problems
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In association with Fruithandel Wouters and ABCz Group of Belgium, Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) is pleased to announce it has been granted the license to manage the Celina cv. pear in the United States. read more

In Belgium, Conference pears reign supreme in volume and demand. However, recently, red pear varieties have increasingly come into their own. These include Early Desire (Gepa), a red pear that has gained its place in the market, says Louis De Cleene of the Devos Group. "We have an excellent crop
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After what can only be described as a challenging pear season from a production point of view, export markets have performed above expectation and revived interested among producers to invest in varieties that offer access to new markets such as China as well as markets where we’ve seen
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In the presence of 170 operators from the sector, the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) announced its harvest forecasts and outlook for the 2023/2024 season, at the campaign launch on August 31st. After 3 years of deficit, 2023 finally marks a return to a positive dynamic, with a more
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Now that 90% of the fruit has been harvested, the Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is entering its final stretch. "Based on the volume of pears we've harvested, we'll definitely surpass our harvest estimate,” stated Pablo Linares, technical director of El Bierzo's Guaranteed Brand for
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The Sicilian prickly pear campaign has started, while that of watermelons, melons, peaches and nectarines is coming to an end. Change of varieties for plums, with summer cultivars giving way to other varieties, such as Stanley, Grossa di Felisio.Due to the climate there is a shortage of product
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The interruption in the supply of British potatoes to the Canary Islands due to the appearance of a pest in the crops of the United Kingdom, the Colorado beetle, and the uncertainty about how long this suspension could last has raised fears of a possible shortage in the islands. read more

The new Belgian pear season has begun. With European forecasts as they are, there are likely many opportunities for Belgian Conference pears in Europe this season. Other markets are still, however, being considered. Marc Evrard (BFV) and VLAM thus had a booth at The Brazil Conference on August
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At the beginning of July we speculated on a Spain as a protagonist in this dangerous campaign (click here to read more) and the latest findings in the wholesale markets are confirming this thesis. A few days ago we noticed at the fruit and vegetable market in Bologna Abate pears
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Star products such as Chencho and Pancho cucumbers and Sidi peppers have consolidated their positions in the market. The Obelix tomato has demonstrated its adaptability in multiple regions. New releases such as Martinez and Españolo cucumbers have found acceptance in Almería. Gaudi, a red
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The new organic Belgian top fruit sector has started, too. Expectations are exceptionally high in conventional, and the organic market should also have a better season than last year. "When conventional fruit does well, there's always more demand for organic too. That follows each other. We'll
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