Pears

In association with Fruithandel Wouters and ABCz Group of Belgium, Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) is pleased to announce it has been granted the license to manage the Celina cv. pear in the United States. read more

In Belgium, Conference pears reign supreme in volume and demand. However, recently, red pear varieties have increasingly come into their own. These include Early Desire (Gepa), a red pear that has gained its place in the market, says Louis De Cleene of the Devos Group. "We have an excellent crop
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After what can only be described as a challenging pear season from a production point of view, export markets have performed above expectation and revived interested among producers to invest in varieties that offer access to new markets such as China as well as markets where we’ve seen
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In the presence of 170 operators from the sector, the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) announced its harvest forecasts and outlook for the 2023/2024 season, at the campaign launch on August 31st. After 3 years of deficit, 2023 finally marks a return to a positive dynamic, with a more
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Now that 90% of the fruit has been harvested, the Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is entering its final stretch. "Based on the volume of pears we've harvested, we'll definitely surpass our harvest estimate,” stated Pablo Linares, technical director of El Bierzo's Guaranteed Brand for
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The Sicilian prickly pear campaign has started, while that of watermelons, melons, peaches and nectarines is coming to an end. Change of varieties for plums, with summer cultivars giving way to other varieties, such as Stanley, Grossa di Felisio.Due to the climate there is a shortage of product
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The interruption in the supply of British potatoes to the Canary Islands due to the appearance of a pest in the crops of the United Kingdom, the Colorado beetle, and the uncertainty about how long this suspension could last has raised fears of a possible shortage in the islands. read more

The new Belgian pear season has begun. With European forecasts as they are, there are likely many opportunities for Belgian Conference pears in Europe this season. Other markets are still, however, being considered. Marc Evrard (BFV) and VLAM thus had a booth at The Brazil Conference on August
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At the beginning of July we speculated on a Spain as a protagonist in this dangerous campaign (click here to read more) and the latest findings in the wholesale markets are confirming this thesis. A few days ago we noticed at the fruit and vegetable market in Bologna Abate pears
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Star products such as Chencho and Pancho cucumbers and Sidi peppers have consolidated their positions in the market. The Obelix tomato has demonstrated its adaptability in multiple regions. New releases such as Martinez and Españolo cucumbers have found acceptance in Almería. Gaudi, a red
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The new organic Belgian top fruit sector has started, too. Expectations are exceptionally high in conventional, and the organic market should also have a better season than last year. "When conventional fruit does well, there's always more demand for organic too. That follows each other. We'll
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This spring was a nearly optimal pear growing season in the Pacific Northwest, with moderate weather and not too many extremely hot days. As a result, the region is looking forward to a solid organic pear crop this season. “Average sizes might be just a bit smaller than normal, but overall
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Recently, organic adjika produced by the Ukrainian craft company “Stodola” appeared on the shelves of American retail for the first time. The founder of the “Stodola” brand, Yan Ostrovsky, shared in an interview with SEEDS the information about the challenging journey
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Apple brand Pink Lady is launching a new campaign exploring changes to sense of smell and taste linked to the menopause. read more

British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has announced an expansion of its existing Farming Innovation Pathways feasibility project to analyse the impact of British apples on the environment. read more

The new Conference pear season is about to start in Belgium, which means the Corina season is almost over. These early Corina pears are on the market until the first Conferences appear and have sold well again this year. "The market was empty, so prices were quite high. I think growers and
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The situation is dire for Italian pear growers. Data released during Prognosfruit outlined a significant yield loss in the country. There will be a lack of product, but fortunately the situation is not as bad as in 2021. read more

Wholesale prices for fresh pears in Uzbekistan have decreased by 13% during the past week. However, despite the decline, current wholesale prices are 25% higher than in 2022 at the same time. Moreover, since the beginning of July 2023, wholesale prices for these products have remained above
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Belgian grape cultivation has a long history. Though in 2023, the number of growers can be counted on two hands, this tradition will never disappear. Philip Dewit of Dewit Druiven is sure of that. For many, succession is not assured, which is why Flemish growers are increasingly quitting, but at
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The field days dedicated to the Eden pear variety are back after last year's great success. They are organized by Cairo and Doutcher (the exclusive distributor in Italy of Eden plants) and will take place in Copertino-Leverano (Lecce) on August 24th and 25th, 2023. read more