Pears
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pear Industry, including pear growers, pear production, and the import and export of pears.
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Government confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
Marketing to Gen Z: It’s all about fun and enjoyment
West Mathison introduces Stemilt’s new pear variety, which he says offers consumers and growers something altogether more modern
Marketing to Gen Z: How to bring fresh appeal to pears
The president and CEO of USA Pears reveals how the marketing organisation is repositioning itself with its first new visual identity in several decades
USA Pears launches World Pear Day campaign
Fresh campaign sees pears rain down animated Times Square billboards and across Manhattan buses
Fresh Inset trials show pear shelf-life extended eight days
Argentine trials show William’s pears packed in MCPBag with Vidre+ ripened slower than those in standard packaging
New drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
Argentine pear exports stall after strong start to the year
Exporters blame lack of reliable trade statistics for failure to plan adequately for latter stages of season
Alhambra Estate wins top award at Ceres harvest ceremony
Witzenberg Properties estate secures trophy following 2025 season that saw outstanding colour development and record Forelle pear volumes
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Tributes paid to Alastair Moodie
Industry veterans Dr Paul Clüver and Anton Rabe look back at his lasting impact on South African fruit exports
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
Pacific Northwest pear crop up 78 per cent as harvest winds down
Pear producers lean into nutrition education to promote sizeable harvest
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
Thailand’s challenging year, Fresh Focus Cherry plus category spotlights on apples and pears, citrus, grapes and more
BGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
Chile welcomes cold treatment pilot in India
Approval of trial shipments of fruit subjected to cold treatment during transit opens new opportunities for the Andean nation
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Indonesia’s untapped potential
Digital transformation and a growing middle class have led to major consumer behaviour shifts, opening new retail and marketing channels for fresh produce marketers
New banking tieup brings financial solutions for British topfruit
Oxbury Bank is offering competitively priced finance following partnership with BAPL
Miquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
FruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
Merger of Agrintesa and Fruit Modena Group offers new path for pears
Merger of Italian cooperatives creates one of Europe’s largest fresh produce suppliers with 10,500ha of production area
Belgium highlights opportunity to complement British pears
Belgium is now Europe’s leading producer of pears
Belgium leads the way in European pear production
Country’s Conference pears are becoming increasingly popular in the UK
Dole and Truval expand Smurfs campaign in China
Promotions for co-branded Belgian Conference pear to include in-store tastings across cities nationwide
New housing among threats to future of UK orchards
Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds
Veg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
USA Pears unveils first new logo in 40 years
Oganisation unveils fresh brand identity at Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, as it prepares to promote larger crop to US consumers
Superfresh Growers expands Orchard Buddies packaging offerings
Children-focused organic product line now includes pears
South African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
Migo targets European expansion with ‘exceptional’ pear harvest quality
Variety owner EFC plans to expand its marketing campaign across Europe this autumn, underlining the product’s convenience and flavour
Portugal’s Rocha pear harvest stays low for fourth year
Growers are understood to be facing another challenging year, with production well below its potential
Exceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
Apples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
Italian pear exporters ready for Ecuador market opening
Select group of companies will ship the fruit to Ecuador for first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a successful tour of orchards and packhouses