Pears
Southern Hemisphere apple production to grow by 1.1%, while pear crop to decrease by 2.3%
2024-02-12 00:00
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming season in Berlin. According to the forecast, which consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is set
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Angys pear, quality and volumes that satisfy the market
2024-02-12 00:00
The Angys pear campaign, exclusively produced and distributed in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, is now in full swing. 'This year's product is of excellent quality, both organoleptically and aesthetically, with good fruit size,' comments Simone
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Southern Hemisphere: apples +1.1%, pears -2.3%
2024-02-12 00:00
On 9 February, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual general meeting. During the meeting, which took place during Fruit Logistica in Berlin, WAPA unveiled its forecast for the southern hemisphere apple and pear harvest. This report was
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Uzbekistan's fruitful harvest season
2024-02-12 00:00
Uzbekistan is gearing up for a busy harvest season, with its favourable climate and fertile lands promising a bounty of fruits throughout the year.
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The Real ChampiON receives Flavour of the Year 2024 award
2024-02-12 00:00
The Real ChampiON has been recognised with the Flavour of the Year 2024 award. The distinction is the result of an evaluation by a panel of real consumers and is endorsed by the external specialist laboratory ALS Global- 5senses.
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Southern Hemisphere apple production to grow by 1.1%, while pear crop to decrease by 2.3%
2024-02-12 00:00
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming season in Berlin. According to the forecast, which consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is set
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Noberasco launches 'I Ricoperti
2024-02-08 00:00
Never stop at appearances because there is so much more beneath the surface! This is the promise of 'I Ricoperti', a new line of tasty snacks launched by Noberasco, a world leader in dried and dehydrated fruit. Top quality chocolate, fruit guaranteed by the 'Metodo
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Apple & Pear Australia (Apal) has announced its latest venture Twenty Degrees, a new commercial entity partnering with clients to transform their produce IP into global fresh produce brands.
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While spot container freight rates appear to have peaked, contract rates are expected to go up to reflect the increased costs of sailing round the Cape of Good Hope, according to Vespucci Maritime's CEO Lars Jensen in the Baltic Exchange's latest report.
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Leading the world of the illustrious citrus caviar - Australian Native Fingerlime Alliance
2024-02-07 00:00
The world has discovered Australia’s native fingerlime. This nutrient rich fruit, with its distinctive pearls of citrus caviar, vibrant colours and novel flavours, has captured the imagination and taste buds of chefs and consumers around the world. Prized for millennia by indigenous
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"Europe has high demand for pears due to low stocks in the market"
2024-02-06 00:00
The Argentinian pear and apple producer and exporter, Fruit World, is seeing good demand for pears due to low stocks in European markets who are asking for different varieties. According to Santiago Lyons, the Sales Manager of Fruit World: "This year production volumes are similar to last
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Futurpera, event postponed to November 2025
2024-02-06 00:00
Ferrara Expo, in agreement with the partners of the FuturPera- International Pear Show - OI Pera, Unapera and Consorzio Pera Igp - has chosen to postpone the event from 6-7 March 2024 to 26-27 November 2025, repositioning it in its usual period of operation.
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FuturPera postponed to 2025, new dates: 26-27 November
2024-02-06 00:00
Ferrara Expo, together with its partners OI Pera, Unapera and Consorzio Pera Igp, has decided to postpone the date of the FuturPera International Pear Exhibition from 6-7 March 2024 to 26-27 November 2025, bringing it back to its usual time period.
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Satisfactory market for foreign pears
2024-02-06 00:00
It is a discrete market that we saw yesterday at the agri-food centre in Bologna, especially for pears, apples and citrus fruits. In particular, pears are beginning to see the predominance of foreign products (from Belgium and Holland), with prices significantly lower than the national ones.
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Angys pear, the campaign gets into full swing
2024-02-06 00:00
With the beginning of February we enter the heart of the Angys Pear campaign (click here to read more), produced and distributed in Italy exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli Spa, which is back again this year to delight the palates of pear-loving consumers.
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"We could have probably used an additional 2,000 to 3,000 tons of organic potatoes."
2024-02-06 00:00
Despite inflation and high raw material prices, the marketing of Bavarian organic table potatoes has started exceptionally well. "The organic potato appears to be embroiled in a price battle this year and there are active promotions in trade," reports Nicolai Timaeus, buyer and seller at
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Comment: South Africa’s exporters press on as problems persist
2024-02-05 13:00
One of the many things I have learned in my two decades covering the fresh produce business is that people in the fruit trade know how to plan ahead.
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Argentina readies 600,000 tons of pears and apples for export
2024-02-05 00:00
Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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Cooler temperatures impact pear sizing in Chile and Argentina
2024-02-05 00:00
Pear harvesting and packing for shipments to North America are underway in Chile and Argentina. “Early reports indicate that pear sizes, particularly for varieties like Bartlett, are smaller than anticipated. This is likely to result in reduced overall crop volume imported into the United
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Argentina readies 600,00 tons of pears and apples for export
2024-02-05 00:00
Approximately 600,000 tons of pears and apples harvested in the Alto Vale de Rio Negro, Argentina, are set to depart from the Port of San Antonio Oeste this week. This marks the beginning of this season’s export cycle, with a projected 20% increase compared to the previous export campaign,
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