Import market for Fresh Pear in Italy (6월, 2022)

The international pear conference Interpera in Rotterdam discussed the season's progress and forecast for the pear harvest. With the exception of Germany and Poland, country representatives shared their optimistic outlooks and expectations for the pear harvest. The Netherlands and Belgium are projected to have a harvest similar to 2020, with some challenges such as hail damage and night frost, respectively. Italy anticipates a good harvest this year, recovering from a crop failure due to night frost and shield bug in 2021. France expects a slight increase in production, despite a reduction in the acreage of large varieties like Abate and Conference. Spain's production is expected to decrease due to a severe and prolonged period of frost in April, although the fruits are catching up due to high temperatures. Portugal's pickers are experiencing less work due to pear damage from a dry winter, heavy rain, and hail.