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Australia’s apple and pear industry aims to reach exports of 10% of production by 2027. The ambitious goal is outlined in a report titled Apple & Pear Industry Export Development […]
Thu 22/03/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spain’s pear production has decreased steadily over recent decades, falling from 36,200 ha in 1985 to below 20,000 ha today. However, pears still constitute one of the country’s most important […]
Mon 26/02/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Global pear production is forecast to rise slightly in 2017/18 to 25.1 million tons as gains in China offset losses in other top producer countries. Exports are expected to remain […]
Thu 14/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Offering more kilos per hectare and a higher average price, BelOrta holds exclusive rights to distribute the Migo pear in Belgium. The firm hopes more fruit growers will opt to […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
The 10th edition of Interpera took place in Wenatchee in the state of Washington, USA. The congress has gathered more than 160 participants originating from 13 pear-producing countries: Australia, Canada, […]
Fri 23/06/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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NSure extends her range of tests by introducing the FreshNSure Pear test. This test provides a practical and reliable tool to determine whether a batch of pears has been treated […]
Tue 02/05/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Increasing awareness and the presence of the pear on the foreign markets to promote its consumption and achieve good prices for producers are the main aims of OI Pera – […]
Mon 10/04/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Belgian Fruit Auction (Belgische Fruitveiling/BFV) is optimistic about soon gaining market access for its pears in Brazil. Earlier this month an extensive delegation from Brazil, led by Minister of […]
Thu 02/02/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Although marketing efforts have initially still been hampered by the closure of the Russian market, BFV has managed to stay profitable over the last two years. The turnover of Belgium’s biggest […]
Thu 02/02/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Farmers in northern Italy are said to be worried about the proliferation of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). The crops most at risk are apples, pears, kiwi fruit, […]
Mon 30/01/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Since a few months Indian fruit lovers can find a new pear from Belgium in their fruit & vegetables stores. The last three months BelOrta has made promotion on an […]
Wed 18/01/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The 2015/16 Italian apple season is coming to the end after a complex business year characterised from the outset by various critical factors. The most significant of these include: one […]
Mon 12/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
