Pears

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

The season of Calabrian clementines from the Piana di Sibari is coming to an end, leaving behind a period characterized by weather challenges and a high percentage of product waste. Despite the difficulties, the final balance appears to be positive, as emphasized by Francesco. read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta stated that it is excited about the upcoming arrival of the first organic pears from Argentina, despite the fact that there are currently enough stocks available in Europe. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

"Pears are selling well again after New Year," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "We never completely stopped, but things always slow down a bit around the holidays. This trend becomes more noticeable each year, but the quieter that period is, the busier January tends to be. Now, read more

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is spearheading a new £2 million initiative aimed at preventing potential food shortages that could lead to civil unrest in the UK. read more

While the healthy New Year's resolutions for 2025 may be starting to decline at this point, the good news is that consumers overall still appear to be interested in health and wellness, and the produce industry is benefiting from this movement. "The focus is on making wellness accessible throughout the year," says Alex. read more

Volume-wise, it has been an above-average year for peaches and nectarines, according to Pierre de Wet, the estate manager of Romansrivier in the Breede River Valley. However, the Packham pear harvest is very low. "We prefer a cooler October for fruit set, but instead, last October we had quite a lot of hot weather." read more

Argentinean pear exports have undergone transformations driven by the expansion to new destinations and the need to adapt to quality and sustainability requirements. According to Santiago Lyons, the commercial director of Fruit World, an Argentinean company that produces and exports pears, read more

A video of a 108-year-old Indian onion vendor has become popular on social media. Despite his advanced age, the street vendor appears to be lively and strong-willed. He mentions that he still sells onions and potatoes daily, always maintaining a cheerful demeanor. read more

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Spark Radar has been putting in a lot of effort to enhance its product line. The company, recognized for its plant virus testing kits, has made improvements to the kits based on feedback from users. These upgrades enable growers to swiftly test both potentially infected plants and larger batches of plants before symptoms appear. read more

With the initial projection of 1,463,000 tons at Prognosfruit last August, the French apple production estimate was revised to 1,420,000 tons in November before settling at 1,430,000 tons in December. Vincent Guérin, Head of Economic Affairs at the National Apple Pear Association (ANPP), read more

Pear exports from the Northwest have significantly decreased. Ed Weathers from Duckwall Fruit mentioned that historically over 30 percent of the D'Anjou pears crop is exported. However, this season, the export volume has considerably dropped, mainly due to costs. "We are also prioritizing the protection of that fruit." read more

Wholesale markets are investing in digital solutions to expand their customer base, starting with retailers who demand more services. This has led to the creation of a B2B marketplace for the Cagliari market. The project is spearheaded by Marco Biasin, born in 1991, who is the technical lead. read more

Aldi has been ranked as the top retailer by British Apples & Pears (BAPL) in their new season rankings. These rankings show which supermarkets have been the most supportive of British apples in the first four months of the 2024/25 UK apple season. read more

The first harvest of Norwegian-bred variety, QTee pears, took place in Australia in January this year - slightly earlier than anticipated, thanks to ideal growing conditions in Victoria and South Australia. read more

By mid-January, under normal conditions, the Italian pear campaign enters its second phase, marked by the increase in sales of late varieties and the gradual decline of early ones. After the production difficulties of 2023/24, this campaign, while without read more

In sektorze rolniczym, znacząca innowacja miała miejsce wraz z zatwierdzeniem 9 sierpnia 2024 roku rozporządzenia ministra z 30 maja 2024 roku przez włoskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Suwerenności Żywnościowej i Lasów (MASAF) dla produktu wspomagającego "olej z nasion słonecznika". Włoska firma... read more

Wrzesień 2024 roku oznaczał oficjalny początek nowego sezonu brytyjskich jabłek, a najnowsze dane od British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) wykazały, które sklepy detaliczne najlepiej wspierały brytyjskie produkty w pierwszych czterech miesiącach sezonu jabłkowego. Podobnie jak w sezonie 2023/24, Aldi ponownie był na czele. read more