Pears
Eden Gold® pear, a debut to be crowned
2024-02-05 00:00
The new Eden Gold® pear marketed by Greenyard Fresh amazed us (click here to read more) with its innovative organoleptic characteristics for the sector: crunchy, sweet and juicy, perfect as a snack. A project that aims to breathe new life into the danger sector, in recent
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Pricey Moroccan citrus disappearing slightly from the picture
2024-02-02 00:00
"Somewhat chaotic" is how Lukassen AGF's sales representatives interpret the citrus market in late December. This Dutch company that imports fruit and vegetables from across the globe attributes that to weaker demand. And climate conditions are increasingly causing lower-quality supplies of
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"Falling prices in Belgium not yet affecting pear market mood"
2024-02-02 00:00
"Pear prices have done nothing but climb for a long while. Last week, though, some of that was clearly skimmed off for sorted fruit. Larger Conference pear prices fell by about €0.10. We believe that was directly caused by, not so much a decreased demand, but rather, an increased supply,"
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International collaboration results in Happi Pear launch
2024-02-02 00:00
Bred over four decades ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Harrow, Ontario and transferred to Vineland, the Happi Pear is about to enter the consumer pear market thanks to a global collaboration with Stemilt Growers LLC (Stemilt) and Associated International Group of Nurseries
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Driscoll’s of the Americas appoints new CCO
2024-02-01 13:00
Driscoll’s has announced that Garland Reiter Jr has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer (CCO) for Driscoll’s of the Americas.
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'Alongside Spanish Clemenvilla, Clemenova, and Tango, now Nadorcott have made an appearance'
2024-02-01 00:00
The significance of mandarins has evidently grown: In addition to Spanish Clemenvilla, Clemenova, and Tango, Nadorcott has also been received. Offers from Spain were not always convincing in terms of quality, resulting in occasional price reductions. Israeli Orri, on the other hand, had no
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Driscoll's names new chief commercial officer
2024-02-01 00:00
Garland S. Reiter, Jr. has been appointed to chief commercial officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas. In this executive position, Reiter will spearhead revenue growth by orchestrating the functions of sales strategy and execution, market expansion, customer development, marketing and business
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Another cold snap is boosting sales and consumption as demand remains strong. The availability of pre-pack quality is tightening and there appears to be plenty of enquiries about remaining stock. The viability of any crop which was unharvested is now in doubt after the latest cold snap. This
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UNICA heads to Berlin with the only Spanish nomination for the FLIAs
2024-02-01 00:00
UNICA is finalising preparations for its appearance at Fruit Logistica, which it will be attending on 7, 8 and 9 February (Hall 18, stand A20).
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The European top fruit season is going well. "When you consider Elstar apples are priced between €0.90 and €1.20, and that good-sized Conference pears are selling for €1, we certainly cannot complain. But growers need those prices, considering the huge cost increases they've faced," says
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Tough season for Albanian tangerine growers
2024-01-31 17:00
Konispoli tangerines are one of Albania’s emblematic fruits that appear on the international market at this time of the year.
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New pear brand, Xenia©, cheekily takes on the sugar industry at the ISM Confectionery Fair in Cologne
2024-01-31 00:00
New pear brand Xenia© is making waves with an unannounced PR stunt at the international confectionery fair in Cologne, positioning itself with cheeky-provocative mobile billboards as a smarter alternative to the industry competition. This might not sit well with some exhibitors at the
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Market in Poland is flooded with onions from Uzbekistan and other countries of Central Asia
2024-01-31 00:00
According to EastFruit, a lot of onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and possibly other Central Asian countries have appeared on the Polish wholesale markets in recent weeks. In most cases, traders name Uzbekistan as the country of origin of onions. However, some market participants
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"Steady stock reduction in apples, pear season end is approaching"
2024-01-31 00:00
The German apple campaign is now approaching the second half of the season. "The current stock is about 15 to 20 percent below last year's levels. However, it should be noted that the abundant harvest in 2022 was not a benchmark. Considering the alternation of apple trees, I would not
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Polish market flooded with onions from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries
2024-01-31 00:00
According to EastFruit, a lot of onions from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and possibly other Central Asian countries have appeared on the Polish wholesale markets in recent weeks. In most cases, traders name Uzbekistan as the country of origin of onions. However, some market participants
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South African apple and pear industry set to bounce back in 2024
2024-01-31 00:00
South African pome fruit producers are looking forward to exports bouncing back. This, on the back of a lower pome fruit export crop due to hail damage in some of the major fruit producing areas during 2023. The 2024 harvest season is already in full swing, a week to 10 days earlier than last
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Rust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
2024-01-30 10:00
An invasive parasite is hampering banana exports from the Dominican Republic. The banana rust mite, (Eriophyidae), which was observed for the first time in the Caribbean in 2020, causes brown stripes to appear on leaves and lesions on the skin of the fruit.
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Uzbekistan exports early cabbage to the EU
2024-01-30 00:00
Early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in Uzbekistan range from 3,000 to
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Uzbekistan exports early cabbage to the EU!
2024-01-30 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in
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Dutch gardeners are pleased with the first growing season of the new red pear variety Alessia
2024-01-30 00:00
Dutch top fruit exporter Oskam recently concluded its first Alessia pear season with a pack out of over 90% Class I, FreshPlaza informs. That was shortly before the start of the 2024 overseas pear season. “Less than two percent rot and just under five percent good, sellable class II. Those
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