Pear news archive
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NewsDole and Truval expand Smurfs campaign in China
Promotions for co-branded Belgian Conference pear to include in-store tastings across cities nationwide
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NewsNew housing among threats to future of UK orchards
Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds
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NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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NewsUSA Pears unveils first new logo in 40 years
Oganisation unveils fresh brand identity at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, as it prepares to promote larger crop to US consumers
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NewsSuperfresh Growers expands Orchard Buddies packaging offerings
Children-focused organic product line now includes pears
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NewsSouth African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
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NewsMigo targets European expansion with ‘exceptional’ pear harvest quality
Variety owner EFC plans to expand its marketing campaign across Europe this autumn, underlining the product’s convenience and flavour
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NewsPortugal’s Rocha pear harvest stays low for fourth year
Growers are understood to be facing another challenging year, with production well below its potential
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FeaturesExceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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PodcastsApples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
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NewsItalian pear exporters ready for Ecuador market opening
Select group of companies will ship the fruit to Ecuador for first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a successful tour of orchards and packhouses
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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NewsSweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
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NewsTesco crowned top British apple retailer for second year running
Asda takes BAPL prize for best year-on-year performance in apples, while Sainsbury’s emerges as biggest supporter of UK-grown pears
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NewsNIAB research advances precision orchard management
OrchardQuant 3D system allows accurate 3D mapping of apple and pear orchards, helping growers maximise production and adapt to climate change
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NewsBelgian Truval Conference pear makes introduction in Japan
A warm welcome was given to the presentation of Truval Conference pears from Belgium at this month’s Osaka World Expo in Japan
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NewsItalian firms forge new connections at Asia Fruit Logistica
Companies including Infia, Origine Group, Unifrutti Group/Oranfrizer, RK Growers, Rivoira, and KiKoKà report successful meetings with existing and potential clients from across Asia at the international trade show
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NewsFreshfel slams “asymmetric” EU-US trade deal for fresh produce
The European fresh produce association has voiced strong opposition to what it describes as an unfair trade agreement that removes tariffs for US exporters while maintaining significant barriers for EU producers
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NewsNew Zealand fruit exports surge to NZ$2.96bn in 2025
New Zealand’s fruit export value climbed significantly in the first half of 2025, with total overseas sales showing a 27 per cent increase year-on-year
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NewsBelgian delegation visits key London wholesale markets
The visit to New Covent Garden and New Spitalfields markets was designed to reinforce Belgium’s reputation among buyers for reliable, counter-seasonal availability