Pears

During a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, France expressed concern about the European Commission's proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028 to 2034. According to French representatives, the planned amounts "appear to be out of sync with the Commission's vision." read more

Such dry weather has hastened the apple harvest throughout Michigan, leading to smaller fruit sizes and lower yields in the regions north of Grand Rapids. Justin Finkler, the operations manager at Riveridge, informed Brownfield that while the volume has been impacted, the appearance of the fruit is still excellent. read more

The Opera La Pera Consortium has started the commercialization of the Abate Fétel pear, which will be supported by a renewed brand marketing campaign and participation in Fruit Attraction 2025, scheduled from September 30th to October 2nd at the Madrid Fair (Hall 8 - Stand 8C14). read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), a 3.1% increase is expected for this year's harvest. read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), an increase of 3.1% is expected for this year's harvest. read more

In week 36, the sales of Lcc fruit and vegetables in large-scale retail trade resume, with growth in both values and volumes across all channels, except for hypermarkets. Among the categories, pears are gaining more space and presence on supermarket shelves, but the trends remain somewhat discouraging. read more

"For a long time overlooked, processed apples have now established a reputation with French consumers. In this rapidly expanding market, the apple sector is now looking to target this segment as well, as evidenced by the establishment of the Processing Commission within the French Apple Pear." read more

Millions of fresh asparagus spears are currently being harvested by New Zealand growers, with supply expected to reach its peak around Labour Weekend before decreasing after Christmas. Dr. Carolyn Lister, Principal Scientist and Science Team Leader (Food & Health Information) at Plant & Food, provided this information. read more

The Opera La Pera Consortium has launched the commercialization of the Abate Fetel pear, which will be supported by a renewed brand marketing campaign and participation in Fruit Attraction 2025 (Hall 8 - Stand 8C14). Integrated communication by Adriano Aldrovandi, President of Opera La Pera. read more

Last week marked the 30th anniversary since Tasty Tom made its first appearance at the ZON auction clock in Venlo. For ZON Unigrow, the organization responsible for the sales and marketing of Tasty Tom, this milestone symbolizes three decades of teamwork, quality, and market development. From flavorful tomatoes to robust... read more

Premium pear Sweet Sensation has established itself as a staple in European retail, as stated by those involved in the project. read more

A new fruit variety named red berry grapes, sold under the Boombites brand, has been launched in UK supermarkets. These grapes have a red pulp similar to berries or cherries, while their appearance is similar to table grapes. The product is exclusively available at M&S and Ocado for £3 (US$3.80). read more

The harvesting of the Sweet Sensation pear has started, with growers anticipating a volume of just over 6 million kilograms this season. Inspector Co van Wiggen mentioned that the fruit size is slightly smaller than in previous years, but the color is reported as good, and most pears are within retail size. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, has revealed its 2025 awards for the sales of British apples and pears to supermarkets from September 2024 to August 2025. Tesco has been recognized as the British Apple Retailer of the Year for selling 34,043 tonnes of these fruits. read more

Staay Food Group introduces its own brand identity for its 3 exclusive pear club varieties. The popular Dazzling Gold, Early Desire, and Red Conference will now be presented as 'Deliciously Dressed' to the public. These club varieties are unified under this umbrella identity, showcasing their distinct names. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

The Northwest pear crop is experiencing a rebound year, with volumes returning to average levels after a lackluster 2024. "A milder winter supported a healthy dormancy period, which led to a favorable bloom and strong fruit set," says Julieta Castillo of Superfresh Growers. "As for organic... read more

Seeka Limited has successfully introduced a new red nashi pear under the brand name Ruby Roo™. The variety was initially launched at Australia's Hort Connections Conference in Brisbane in June. Recently, Seeka also showcased the new variety at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, receiving positive feedback. read more