Pears
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pear Industry, including pear growers, pear production, and the import and export of pears.
Floods return to haunt Italy’s fresh produce industry
Sixteen months on from the flooding that devastated vast swathes of northern Italy, rainfall dropped by Cyclone Boris has hampered the country’s fruit and veg production
US confirms major fall in pear volume
Export marketing focus will be limited to Canada, Mexico and Central America as a result of near one-third volume decrease on five-year average
Cultural customs drive demand in Taiwan
Modern retail formats continue to develop in Taiwan, but traditional channels still dominate, as Asiafruit’s in-depth market report explains
Xing Ye Yuan takes new paths to success in China
Founder Liu Yan talks exclusively to Asiafruit about how the supplier can stay ahead of its competition and achieve global success
Prevar celebrates 20th anniversary
With a significant contribution to apple and pear variety development under its belt, the company looks ahead to what the next two decades might hold
New Zealand government makes changes to RSE Scheme
New Zealand Apples and Pears says updates to the policy will ease pressures on growers
Strike action could have major impact on US East Coast
According to data shared by Sea-Intelligence, a possible strike by port workers could cause a backlog that remains until the start of 2025
Oxair’s nitrogen generation technology prolongs freshness
Australia’s Eagleview Orchard says Oxair technology enables it to achieve optimal freshness and quality for its topfruit and prolong the life of its harvested fruit
Europe’s pear production begins slow recovery
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
South Africa’s Tru-Cape sets out sustainability gains
Company’s ambitious goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2030
Growers face commercial nightmare after cooperative closes
BC Tree Fruits’ decision to shut its entire operation has left growers of apples and other major crops without a route to market for their new-season fruit
New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference provides future-focused programme
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Robots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
More apples, fewer pears for Catalonia
Apple varieties up across the board, but pear volume will be well below last season’s
Volatility from inside and out: Navigating China’s pear export market
Chinese pear exporters are turning their eyes on the European market
Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
Fruitways enhances Agrofresh apple partnership
South African group adds Harvista 1.3 SC tool to manage produce quality before and during harvest
Pear Bureau Northwest names new president
CarrieAnn Arias replaces Kevin Moffitt who stepped down after 35 years with the organisation
New general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
Pear harvest forecast revealed at Interpera
Volumes in Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are expected to fall this season following unstable weather conditions
Spain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
Comment: AI can make a big difference to fruit quality
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
Cooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaboration
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
Fruitnet helps Flanders explore Norwegian market
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
Greek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
Record turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
Australian apple and pear industry celebrates excellence
Growers and industry professionals from across the country receive industry honours from Apal
China Business Meet Up starts countdown to Asia Fruit Logistica
Roadshow of Business Meet-Ups reaches grand finale in Shanghai, marking 100 days to go until Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong
Produce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
Interest high for Greek pears as campaign closes
Following a positive campaign for Greek pears, a lack of hailstorms and excessive rain bode well for the new season, but the threat of climatic disturbances will always remain, according to Paris Karastergios of Karastergiou Bros
Asia Fruit Logistica announces speaker lineup for China Business Meet Up
Top names to share industry insights and updates at Shanghai event, which is co-hosted with three of China’s leading wholesale markets
Freshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
Most British supermarkets ‘purchasing more domestic topfruit’
BAPL study shows Sainsbury’s and Lidl have upped their purchases of British apples and pears the most
Tru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
Jenna Tobin joins Pear Bureau Northwest’s marketing team
Tobin named new communications and social media coordinator