Pears

The company has appointed Andes New Varieties Administration Chile® (ANA Chile®) as a "master licensee" to develop hot climate apple and pear varieties with growers in South America, starting with Chile. Morgan Rogers, General Manager of VentureFruit®, said,
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VentureFruit®, the commercialisation manager for the Hot Climate Partnership, has announced a significant milestone in the global expansion of the future-focused hot climate breeding program. VentureFruit® has appointed Andes New Varieties Administration Chile® (ANA Chile) as the ‘master
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Opera and the brand of the year 2023 for the 'Think Fresh Brand Award'. The consortium, which specialises in pears, won the fourth edition of the award dedicated to the brand that, over the past year, has achieved the greatest increase in top-of-mind and spontaneous awareness among
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The transition from Senegal to Spain is faster than you think. Or at least that is what happens with watermelons. Over the past few days, watermelons of the same type have appeared in the same case in some Spanish retail outlets - at least
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Afrucat, the Catalan Fruit Business Association, presents the first estimates forecast by the organisation as a result of the closure of the Urgell canal, which reach up to 58% of losses in the Catalan apple harvest (173,000t), 52% in the pear harvest (74,000t) and the disappearance of 30% of the Catalan apple crop (173,000t).
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According to the first estimates made by Afrucat after the closure of the Urgell Canal, this closure will lead to a 58% decrease in the harvest of Catalonia's apple harvest (173,000 t), a 52% drop in pear production (74,000 t), and the disappearance of 30% of the total fruit that Catalonia would
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The early navel season will start next week for Australian citrus grower and exporter Nutrano. read more

A cross between two species of the Vitis genus, Kyoho grapes are famous for their size, appearance, and exceptional flavor. As of 2017, the International Organization of Vine and Wine reported that the large, flavorful grapes were the most widely grown variety in the world — but since
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Florette, the £40m salad brand, has announced a £1m marketing campaign that will reach 8.6m shoppers this summer. read more

Even in Apulia, the first bunches of grapes are beginning to appear and, although it is still too early to make predictions, the sentiment among producers can be perceived. Antonio Cantatore, sales manager of Cantatore Antonio & Figlio in Ruvo di Puglia, describes the moment
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Poor weather has led to forecasts of Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crops being revised downwards. In New Zealand, Cyclone Gabrielle took out more than 20% of the forecast volume, while in South Africa, hailstorms hit key production areas and brought down the average fruit size, and in
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Pear supplies out of the Pacific Northwest are slowing down as growers and shippers head into the summer fruit season. At Sage Fruit, Kaci Komstadius says it still has steady supplies of Red and Green D’Anjous to get through the spring and summer months. While the pear harvest finished in
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Xenia®, the new pear club variety of the German Fruit Variety Consortium (DOSK), is saying goodbye to the German market after a successful season. Just in time for the pear blossom and Pear Day on April 23, the coveted Xenia® brand pear has already been sold out by all participating sales
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Flash Gala ™, the full-red apple of the Bigbucks tree, is a popular choice with South Africans who, like their counterparts globally, are seduced by the perfect, cherry-red colour which makes it stand out on supermarket grocery shelves. read more

Xenia®, the new pear club variety of the German Fruit Variety Consortium (DOSK), says goodbye after a successful season on the German market. Just in time for the pear blossom and Pear Day on 23 April, the coveted Xenia® brand pear has already been discontinued despite its long shelf life.
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Dutch pear market prices have been rising sharply since January. "At present, Conference pears are selling for historically high prices. The question is whether consumers will keep paying these prices or switch to alternatives like stone or soft fruit," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. read more

Agrofresh Solutions has announced a partnership with sensor technology developer Strella, with a global exclusive distribution agreement to launch immediately for the Northern Hemisphere’s apple and pear season. read more

When developing a brand for apples or pears in Australia, it is important to consider the long-term value it can provide to consumers. While creating a flashy logo and catchy slogan may seem like a quick fix, it is important to consider the following key decision points to ensure the brand has
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The Netherlands has 85% less apple acreage than in 1950. For pears, acreage fell by one-third from 1950 to 2022. Apple acreage exceeded that of pears for a long time, but that changed in 2012. In 2022, apple yields were six percent lower than in 1950, while pear yields more than tripled over the
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Market failure is an issue for fruit and vegetables, with disparities between what the shopper is paying and farmgate prices, Ali Capper told a House of Lords horticultural sector committee. read more