Pears
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pear Industry, including pear growers, pear production, and the import and export of pears.
UK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers
Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
Trentino to host Prognosfruit 2023
Wapa has revealed that the leading event for the apple and pear sector will take place in Trentino, Italy, on 2-4 August this year
CMI revs up American Dream programme
Leading US grower-shipper launches patriotic retail programme ahead of Northwest cherry season
Hot climate apples and pears head to South America
New partnership between VentureFruit and ANA Chile will see hot climate apple and pear varieties developed in South America
Chile and New Zealand seek closer fruit ties
Visit by Chilean trade delegation to New Zealand signals thawing in long-running kiwifruit trade dispute
Agrofresh and Strella partner on apples and pears
New innovative sensor technology enhances real-time monitoring of apple and pear ripening process
Belgium’s UK export mission
Rather than prompting Belgium to focus its efforts on other markets, Brexit has seen the country actively target export growth in Britain. Fred Searle crosses the Channel to find out how and why
Apple sector struggles with escalating costs
BAPL calls for government support as survey finds grower electricity bills up by 133 per cent
Bad weather eats into apple and pear crops
Revised forecasts indicate a more modest increase in Southern Hemisphere apple output, as well as a slight decrease in pear volumes
NZ pipfruit forecast revised after Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand Apples and Pears reduces crop estimate by more than 20 per cent after impact of major weather event on North Island’s East Coast
Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
Forecast for the 2023 Australian apple and pear season predicts reduced volumes and stronger prices
Challenging times for Tru-Cape
Hail in key production areas is just one of the issues affecting the apple and pear leader this season
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
UK production is under threat. How can we secure its future?
Production costs appear to be unsustainable for many UK fruit and vegetable growers, and industry leaders warn that this will push production abroad. What should retailers, supply chains and the government do to support British producers?
South Africa expects average apple and pear export crop
Three years of significant growth in South African apple and pear exports ends with moderate predictions for 2023
BayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
UK apple industry ‘on a knife edge’
Topfruit industry lays out a series of asks for retail, government and consumers after alarming survey findings
National Fruit Show picks new CEO
NFS organisers appoint former East Malling Trust director Sally Flanagan to replace Sarah Calcutt as new CEO
South Africa’s electricity issues threaten fruit industry
As the grape and stonefruit seasons peak and the apple and pear harvests begin, the country’s failing electricity network has become a problem
US lawmakers call for India tariff action
A bi-partisan letter from Washington State representatives urges the US government to help remove tariffs on apple exports to India
Hot climate offerings on show
Testing partners gather in Spain to asses climate-tolerant apple and pear varieties
UK Eden expands export reach
British crop science firm gets green light to supply flagship biofungicide to French topfruit and grape growers
Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
Culteva platform could have worldwide impact
South African data collection and evaluation platform may create trust amongst growers when it comes to planted varieties
NZ pipfruit business rebrands to Kiwi Crunch
Freshmax apple and pear business renamed Kiwi Crunch following sale to GTP Orchards
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
PBNW prepares global celebrations for World Pear Day
US organisation enlists chefs from around the world for seventh annual celebration of pears
Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
IG and Foodcareplus join forces on EU-India trade
Major Indian importer partners with Belgium-based perishable logistics specialist to facilitate EU fruit shipments to the South Asian nation
Asiafruit November out now
Apple and pear edition examines the new varieties changing the face of the industry and spotlights the Philippines market
AgroFresh signs CeraFruta agreement
Agtech company inks distribution agreement with Ceradis for organic biofungicide effective on crops such as apples, pears, stonefruit and citrus
The Bramleys have it
Kent Bramley growers scoop top prize at 89th National Fruit Show in Kent this week
Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
