Pear news archive – Page 57
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ArticleConcept pear orchard doubles yield
The East Malling Concept Pear Orchard has nearly doubled its yield to 22 tonnes in only its second harvest, producing 97-98 percent Class 1 fruit from one hectare.
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ArticlePolitical barbs over NZ apples
New Zealand opposition parties are trading barbs over solutions to the country’s pipfruit industry troubles
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Sandys Dawes: Castle Howard proves ideal scene for plantings
August is a quiet month for the Fruiterers, but September started in style. Every year the Historic Houses Association, in
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ArticleWaitrose ‘champions’ UK apples
British retailer clears imports from shelves as part of English apple and pear promotion
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ArticleEast Malling sees bright pear future
Concept Pear Orchard volumes come in at 22 tonnes in only its second harvest, giving reason for optimism
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ArticleWashington growers in $27m research deal
Washington state apple and pear growers have approved a $27 million special project assessment to support research at Washington State University (WSU).
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ArticleChile records topfruit export gains
Asia and Latin America recorded the main increases in arrivals of Chilean apples and pears last season
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ArticleFrench connection
From Golden Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith and Braeburn to newcomers Tentation, Cripps Pink and Honey Crunch, the French apple job has historically done very well out of the UK market. But will the drive for English apples dampen demand? Elizabeth O’Keefe and Mike Knowles report as the season is in full swing
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ArticleThe heat is on rival retailers at launch of British top fruit
As retailers fly the flag for home-grown apples and pears, all eyes are on promotions and what they will mean for the category as the sector tries to make the most of its seasonal spotlight. Anna Sbuttoni reports on what is happening in store
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ArticleA special relationship
The relationship between the US and the UK has always been strong, with a substantial number of US products coming into the country. As the new US seasons prepare for launch, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on how things are shaping up
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ArticleWA topfruit pledges US$27m to research
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission makes US$27m donation to Washington State University
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New world order makes collaborative PR difficult
Why is it that British horticulture, as far as its attitude towards co-operative promotion is concerned, always seems to be in
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Spanish battle hail
Hailstorms on 29 and 31 August have damaged fruit and vegetable production in parts of south-eastern and north-eastern Spain.
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ArticleThe Dutch conundrum
Dutch top-fruit suppliers are asking themselves some difficult questions as they prepare for a bumper season. What are they going to do with all those pears? Will they get the returns they need from apples? And most importantly, how they can they safeguard their profitability in future? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleStemilt progresses on pear ripening
Introduction of two new ripening rooms will allow pears to be conditioned at a faster pace
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ArticlePink Lady hits Shanghai retail shelves
Pink Lady apples are being promoted in Shanghai this month as part of a new strategy to develop the Asian markets
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ArticleDetection troubles NZ apple exports
Australian apple growers are calling for tighter inspection regulations following the rejection of a consignment of New Zealand apples slated for export there
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ArticleBattered and bruised
Belgium was battered by a cluster of thunderstorms last week that have spelt disaster at the start of the top-fruit season. This follows a slump in returns across other key categories that has left the country’s fresh produce sector under the weather. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleA tale of two top fruits
There is a stark contrast between the UK apple and pear industries at the moment, with a light shining on the apple production’s early start and increased volumes, while pears have struggled with volume falling by the wayside and consumer interest stuttering. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleStorm causes big losses
In eastern Belgium, topfruit growers face major losses as a result of last month's heavy storm