Pears

Suterra, a subsidiary of The Wonderful Company and a specialist in pest biocontrol, announced today that it has acquired Vestaron's product lines, active ingredients, and R&D portfolio. The acquisition includes the Spear and Basin product lines, both of which were recently licensed by the EPA. read more

In the midst of the commercial campaign, Angys will be the protagonist today, Thursday, May 7th, in a day of tastings organized in the main Italian fruit and vegetable markets. The initiative will involve customers present at the wholesale markets, who will be able to taste the Angys pear and learn more about it. read more

As we reach the end of last year's carrot season in the UK, the English supply is largely depleted, and most of the supply is now being sourced from Scottish growers. "Following the very wet January and February, during which some growers experienced crop losses, there appears to be a slight shortage," said. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more

On 1 April 2026, European apple stocks amounted to 2,152,982 tons, compared to 1,765,797 tons the previous year, showing a 21.9% increase. Italy retained its position as the top holder of apple stocks with 666,088 tons, up by 3.3% year-on-year. Poland followed with 509,000 tons, marking a 34.3% increase. read more

In currant plantations, good flower pollination is crucial for the size and quality of the yield. However, currant flowers themselves are not very attractive to pollinators. So, how can we attract and retain them on the plantations? What should be done when aphids start to appear? read more

When growers request lighting proposals from different suppliers, the light plans they receive can vary significantly, even when they are based on the same greenhouse and identical crop requirements. "At first glance, one plan may appear superior on paper. However, these differences are often." read more

When it comes to pears, Belgium is mainly known for the Conference variety, but in recent years, a number of promising new varieties have been introduced to the market. One of these is the Fred pear, for which BelOrta has obtained the rights in the Benelux region. "Production is increasing every year." read more

Indonesia has reported the discovery of three new plant species from the Homalomena genus, which are endemic to the island of Sumatra. This discovery enhances scientific knowledge of tropical biodiversity in Southeast Asia, as stated by TV BRICS. According to ANTARA, the research was spearheaded by Muhammad Rifqi Hariri. read more

This year, VLAM participated in Macfrut in Rimini for the first time. Their participation in this trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is part of a three-year promotion campaign for Conference pears, which is partially subsidized by Europe. The main goal is to strengthen the position of Conference pears. read more

The night from April 29th to 30th on one of the blueberry plantations in Mazovia may turn out to be a decisive moment for the entire season. After several days of temperatures dropping below freezing, it was this night that was the most challenging - frost appeared around 9 PM and persisted throughout. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the impact of the current conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has added £31.30 per ton to the cost of. read more

The Argentine pear season is approaching its end, with market dynamics marked by fluctuating production and consistent demand. Hernán Pestrin, CEO of Patagonia Infinit, mentioned that the Williams variety continues to be the company's main export product, with Brazil being a significant market. "Pears are read more

Chef robots can automate the assembly of trays for packing produce. This involves placing individual items like whole fruits such as oranges, apples, and pears into clamshell packages and snack boxes, as well as measuring scoopable ingredients like corn and peas into trays before packaging. read more

The first Italian cherries are starting to appear on the markets, and from the production in Puglia, there are positive signs for a campaign that is taking shape these days. Providing an update is Dr. Nicola Coniglio, CEO and Commercial Director of the eponymous company based in Adelfia. read more

The Valfrutta Fresco Datterini tomatoes change their appearance: it's not the product that transforms, but the way of experiencing and consuming it. The new design, inspired by the 12 zodiac signs, speaks a more contemporary language and makes the product stand out on the shelf. Valfrutta Fresco, a premium brand. read more

The first, still limited batches of young white cabbage have appeared on the Ukrainian market, according to analysts of the EastFruit project. This year, the season for sales of early cabbage from local farms started approximately two weeks later than last year. The delay was mainly caused by read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services in South Korea has developed two new varieties of Astrophytum cactus, 'Gold Eye' and 'Shy Star', in order to broaden the cactus market and increase their value. Astrophytum is a type of cactus recognized for its unique star-shaped appearance. read more