Pear news archive
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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
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Article
Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
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News
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
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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
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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
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News
Record turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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Article
Australian apple and pear industry celebrates excellence
Growers and industry professionals from across the country receive industry honours from Apal
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Article
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
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Article
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
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Article
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
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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
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Article
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
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Article
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
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News
Tru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
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Article
Jenna Tobin joins Pear Bureau Northwest’s marketing team
Tobin named new communications and social media coordinator
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Article
How can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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Article
New Zealand’s biggest Pink Lady supplier ready for record campaign
As its first new-season apples arrive in Europe, Golden Bay Fruit is set to export more than two million cartons for the first time
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Article
Demargro recognises opportunities in Brexit Britain
The Belgian exporter is intent on boosting its range of products and growing in new markets including the UK, which experienced shortages last year
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Article
Apal partners with Montague on pilot education programme
Programme aims to teach primary-aged students about Australia’s apple and pear industry
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Article
South African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes