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Belgian pears see position strengthen as climate reshapes production

2026-10-05T09:33:00+01:00By

Despite growing challenges of heat and drought, Belgian pear producers appreciate their fortune, as conditions worsen further south

  • Belgian pears see position strengthen as climate reshapes production

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