Pears

"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price pressure sets the tone in the market and requires extra sharpness in the supply chain." read more

"The demand for Greek apples is slightly decreasing, but the demand for Greek pears appears to be increasing this month," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A. "The trends for apples and pears are moving in opposite directions. read more

Lisa Casta from Interplant Roses addresses this question in a video that showcases the entire journey of a spray rose, beginning with the initial stages of the breeding process and concluding with the moment the flower is placed in the consumer's vase. As stated by Interplant, the vase life of a rose is. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a new partnership with Oxbury Bank to offer financial services tailored to UK apple and pear growers. The agreement aims to support growers seeking to invest in orchard planting, replanting programs, and equipment for harvesting, grading, and. read more

Plantadores de cítricos en Castellón se quejan de un aumento en los robos rurales, que perciben como cada vez más frecuentes y evidentes. Expresan preocupaciones sobre su vulnerabilidad y desprotección, señalando que los ataques están ocurriendo cada vez más abiertamente, como se vio en el incidente en Nules esto.

Citrus growers in Castellón are complaining about a rise in rural robberies, which they see as becoming more frequent and noticeable. They express concerns about their vulnerability and defenselessness, noting that attacks are increasingly happening openly, as seen in the incident in Nules. read more

India has approved the first pilot shipment of Chilean fruit that will undergo cold treatment during transit, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. The pilot program will include a variety of Chilean fruits such as cherries, stone fruit, apples, pears, and citrus. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more

Dutch and Belgian growers have had a very busy pear harvest season. The warm and stable weather meant that pears had to be picked quickly to prevent them from becoming overripe. "It was all hands on deck for a while. You only have about 10 days to harvest everything at the perfect time. That extra week makes a huge difference." read more

Podaż grejpfrutów z Kalifornii nadal utrzymuje się na stabilnym poziomie. "Zakończyliśmy sezon Marsh Ruby około miesiąc temu, a teraz rynek przechodzi na rzeczy takie jak MeloGold, które rozpoczęły zbieranie w początkach października" - mówi Tony Marquez z Pearson Ranch, zauważając, że istnieją programy. read more

The mangosteen is also known as the 'queen of fruits' due to its fresh-sweet taste and appearance. It features a crown on the underside, with the number of sides indicating the number of segments inside. This exotic fruit is primarily grown in Southeast Asia and South America. read more

The fig season has been unpredictable in terms of both price and harvested quantities. In the final weeks of harvesting, there is a significant operational disruption caused by recent storms and changing market preferences. Supply and demand appear to be out of sync at the moment. read more

The Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear returns to engage with the general public. Indeed, on November 16th, a new cross-media communication campaign will kick off, supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region, involving TV, radio, digital media, and print. The objective of this planned campaign is to stimulate and... read more

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. spearheaded the opening of the first local government-owned and managed tissue culture laboratory for ornamental plants in Guiguinto, known as the Garden Capital of Bulacan in the Philippines. The new facility, iLAB Guiguinto, is situated next to the Tabang. read more

The raspberry season of 2025 is coming to an end. Although on some farms the final raspberry harvest in tunnels is still ongoing, it is already the culmination of this year's production. Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is developing exceptionally intensively in Poland - new facilities are appearing, the industry is growing. read more

In the first two months of the 2025/26 British apple and pear season, Aldi and Lidl have emerged as the largest supporters of domestic fruit, purchasing a higher volume from growers than other retailers. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a partnership with Oxbury Bank, a UK-based agricultural bank, to provide financing options for orchard development and equipment investment. The initiative aims to support British growers in modernizing and expanding their operations, aligning read more

The 2025 fresh pear harvest concluded in October. This year, overall fresh pear production in Hebei Province was significantly lower than last year, primarily due to a 50% reduction in the output of Ya pears and Xuehua pears, while Huangguan pear production was less affected. Weather conditions. read more