Pear news archive
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NewsAfrucat evaluates losses caused by recent hailstorms in Lleida
Association estimates that the overall harvest damage from hail will be around 8 per cent
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NewsThe Greenery to expand Sweet Sensation pear production
Strong sales results in Germany, Scandinavia and southern Europe have apparently bolstered interest among growers
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NewsAgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
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AnalysisAnalysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
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NewsWarakirri announces Goulburn Valley kiwifruit deal and new partner Seeka
Investment fund commits over A$33mn to kiwifruit, pear and jujubes orchards with Seeka to act as tenant partner
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NewsApal delivers new five-year strategy for Australian apple and pear industry
Plan includes four new strategic pillars to support actionable steps towards sustainable growth
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NewsFreskon developing international character
The Greek trade fair is back in Thessaloniki this week with 275 exhibitors from 22 countries, in addition to a hosted buyer’s programme and a schedule of talks, workshops and seminars on pears, figs, kiwifruit, peaches and apples
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NewsTrump tariffs “an opportunity’ for Catalan fruit exporters
Canada and Mexico seeking new suppliers as fears of trade war mount
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NewsNorthwest tree fruit industry leader Scott Marboe dies, aged 66
Marboe spent nearly four decades contributing to the Washington fruit industry, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers
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NewsEuropean apple bodies call for rethink on EU sustainability rules
Afrucat, Assomela, and ANPP warn that new EU regulations threaten Europe’s food sovereignty
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NewsAPAL to share industry-wide quality performance data
Australia’s apple and pear suppliers will see how they and other growers and packers rank according to certain parameters
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NewsTesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
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PromotionComing soon: Asiafruit’s Fresh Produce Vietnam edition
The latest insights from Vietnam, Asia’s hottest market, ahead of Fruitnet’s new event
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NewsExport challenges mount as Cape Town port struggles continue
Old problems return to the city’s container terminal and are severely disrupting export operations
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NewsPiqa Boo pear rebrands as Piqa Red
New elevated branding set to position the pear as premium offering
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NewsFruit breeder CIV names new general manager
Former commercial director Federico Stanzani takes on lead role as consortium targets future growth
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NewsNew Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
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PromotionComing soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
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NewsGovernment policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
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NewsArgentina’s Port of San Antonio Este sees big drop in fruit shipments
Volume of pears loaded from the port down significantly this season, despite Argentine exports rising overall