Smaller Canadian apple harvest forecast

Smaller Canadian apple harvest forecast
Canadian apple production is forecast to fall by three percent in 2023/24 due to adverse weather events across the main growing provinces. Pear production is forecast to grow slightly thanks […]
Tue 05/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Pears to take centre stage on World Pear Day 

Pears to take centre stage on World Pear Day 
This year’s World Pear Day on December 3rd will offer consumers around the globe the chance to celebrate with pears with live chef demos of new pear recipes and a […]
Wed 29/11/2023

Chile prepares for larger grape crop

Chile prepares for larger grape crop
In 2023/24, FAS Santiago estimates table grape production will increase by 13.6 percent to 740,000 tons due to abundant rainfall and high yields.
Mon 27/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

High hopes for India’s apple and grape campaigns

High hopes for India’s apple and grape campaigns
The forecasts are positive for India’s 2023/2024 (July-June) apple production, with the volume set to reach 2.41 million tons in anticipation of favourable weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir and […]
Tue 21/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Bumper pip fruit harvest expected in China

Bumper pip fruit harvest expected in China
China’s pip fruit harvest is expected to rise this year. According to USDA estimates, China’s production of apples, pears, and table grapes will increase to 45 million tons, 19.6 million […]
Mon 20/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

FuturPera to be rescheduled

FuturPera to be rescheduled
Futurpera has been put back until March 6-7, 2024. Organiser Ferrara Expo has announced that the delay is due to the unprecedented crisis affecting the entire Italian pear production chain, made worse by the floods in May.
Wed 01/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple and pear forecasts revised downwards 

EU apple and pear forecasts revised downwards 
With harvesting underway this campaign, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has started revising its annual Apple and Pear Crop Forecast based on the latest insights from its members […]
Tue 24/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

European apple and pear crops to contract slightly 

European apple and pear crops to contract slightly 
At the 2023 edition of Prognosfruit, the international reference event for apples and pears, held in Val di Non, Italy, the latest forecasts for the coming campaign were announced. Production […]
Mon 07/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

PROGNOSFRUIT 2023 set for Trentino 

PROGNOSFRUIT 2023 set for Trentino 
On 2-4 August 2023, the Italian region of Trentino (Italy) will welcome an estimated 300 delegates from Europe and beyond. Prognosfruit is organised by WAPA in cooperation this year with […]
Thu 03/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Sharp drop in South African pomefruit exports

Sharp drop in South African pomefruit exports
The South African apple and pear industry has reported that apple exports will be down by 11 per cent, while pears will be 20 per cent lower than last year. […]
Thu 20/07/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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