Here are the latest notable updates on European pear news:
EU production trend: The World Apple & Pear Association (WAPA) reported a modest recovery in EU pear production for the 2024/25 season, driven mainly by a rebound in Italy and France, though declines were seen in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. This has kept the European crop above last year’s low but still below historic levels.[1][2]
Country highlights: Italy is the standout member, with a substantial increase in output after a weather-hit previous year, contributing significantly to the EU total. France also recovered from 2023 losses, while Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain faced reductions. Portugal and Greece were noted for larger crops.[2][1]
Market signals: There has been stronger branding and diversification in some markets (e.g., branded pears in Germany) and ongoing interest in high-quality club varieties among European shoppers. This suggests demand for improved pear varieties alongside volume changes.[2]
Longer-term outlook: Projections released later in 2024 indicated continued attention to the EU pear supply, with forecasts updating into 2025/26 showing modest gains for some countries but persistent variability across the region due to weather and climate conditions.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull specific country-by-country figures, recent price trends, or provide a short chart summarizing the 2023–2025 EU pear production by country. I can also share links to the main sources for deeper reading.
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has updated its 2025/2026 European apple and pear production forecast, which was initially introduced at Prognosfruit in August. The updated numbers
www.fresh-market.infoThe World Apple & Pear Association predicts a modest recovery in the EU pear crop for 2024/25, largely due to an increase in production in Italy. However, this is offset by significant decreases in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. France and Portugal are also expected to see larger crops, while Greece and Belgium experience lower output. The German market has seen a doubling of branded pears in the past two years, indicating a demand for high-quality pears.
www.tridge.comPear production in Italy and France is projected to rebound from last year's decline, with Italy expected to see a significant increase in production, contributing to a modest overall recovery in the EU pear crop for 2024/25. However, growers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain are anticipated to experience a decrease in output, leading to a harvest of 1.79 million tonnes, which is above last year's record low but below traditional levels. Other countries like Portugal and Greece are...
www.tridge.comApple and pear stocks in both the United States and Europe showed distinct trends, reflecting changes in supply, demand, and market dynamics.
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