Pears

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees. read more

Dostępność organicznych jabłek w Stanach Zjednoczonych nadal rośnie. "W tym roku branża jabłek odnotowała znaczący wzrost wolumenu organicznych upraw w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Podczas gdy początkowa szacunkowa liczba branżowa wynosiła 21 milionów skrzynek, ta liczba została skorygowana do 16,77 miliona" - mówi Kaci Komstadius, wiceprezes. read more

In addition to the main day of the conference, the organizers have prepared some must-see technical visits. Participants will learn about the cultivation and preservation of the Portuguese pear. The program will be a combination of knowledge exchange and visits to companies. read more

Martijn van den Eijkel from Heijer says, "It's a fantastic job and still enjoyable, but you can no longer retire after 20 years of driving. It's even uncertain if this job, in its current form, will exist in a few decades, as our type of flower exporters is disappearing." read more

"It's a fantastic pear season, but whether we'll reach last season's final months' prices remains a big question," starts Dominiek Noppe from Vergro. This Belgian trading company is reflecting on a successful winter and believes this trend could continue into the final months. Throughout the season, the pear market has been strong. read more

Vibrant request for the prince of vegetables, a recognized excellence throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares cultivated with asparagus in Italy and is the European reference point for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI. The prized spear is grown in a read more

Fruithof has started a new project in collaboration with Van Nifterik, introducing a climbing cane made from bamboo called a 'carbonized' cane. This unique treatment enhances the appearance of the bamboo cane, giving it a beautiful, natural look without requiring paint or wax. Moreover, the cane is strengthened and becomes more resistant to mold. read more

In Latvia, an early April heatwave has caused flora to awaken prematurely, resulting in the blossoming of plums, apricots, cherries, and the greening of apple and pear trees. This sudden change in the season has raised concerns among fruit farmers due to the anticipated drop in temperature and expected frosts. read more

Since the appearance of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in 2014, Bayer has implemented a global strategy focused on developing materials with high resistance. In the early years, they launched the first hybrid variety in Mexico with Intermediate Resistance (IR) to the symptoms of the virus. read more

South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

A pineapple seller with a pineapple-themed hairstyle has become a sensation in a viral Instagram video. His unique appearance, which symbolizes his passion for his work, has entertained social media users, leading to a variety of comments about his marketing tactics and inquiries about his sales success. read more

After the red Sicilian IGP orange (click here to access the news) and the Pachino IGP tomato (click here to access the news), the McDonald's sandwiches will also feature the Emilia Romagna IGP pear. read more

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The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more

Sezon importu organicznych gruszek jest w pełni. "Nasze zapasy są obecnie dobre pod względem wysokiej jakości, świeżych, nowych zbiorów organicznych gruszek importowanych" - mówi Jenna Galise, Kierownik Sprzedaży w Awe Sum Organics, zauważając, że obecnie wysyłane są gruszki odmiany Bartletts, Abate, Red Bartletts i D'anjou. Gruszki odmiany Bosc. read more

During Design Week (April 15-21, 2024), top brands will showcase their newest designs and concepts at two main events: Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. Making its first-ever appearance at this prestigious exhibition, Chiquita becomes one of the pioneering banana brands to take part. read more

In the fresh produce industry, leaders encounter a constant stream of decisions on a daily basis. While some choices may appear trivial, others hold substantial importance. These decisions demand thorough analysis and thoughtful deliberation in order to yield optimal results. read more

2.9% of the exports consist of fresh prickly pears, while 14.5% are other forms of packaging. Frozen fruit pulp accounts for 82.6% of the total deliveries. read more

After cherries (click here for more information), the first Italian apricots are starting to appear in wholesale markets, as testified by Alberto Curto from Agriroma, operating in the CAR structure in Guidonia: "It has been a few years now that one of our suppliers, located in. read more

This seanson, the Dutch company Yex has introduced a new exotic fruit to its selection: snake fruit, also known as salak. "We have received this fruit several times in the past few weeks and have initially started with small quantities. However, as more customers show interest, the volumes are already increasing. The product's unique flavor and appearance are attracting a growing number of customers." read more

Cambridge-based autopickr is developing 'Gus', a robotic precision agriculture and harvesting platform that currently specializes in cutting and collecting asparagus spears. Weighing approximately 45kg, the four-wheeled, battery-powered platform can pick 100 percent of all harvestable asparagus… read more