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.
This World Pear Congress was co-organized by the Pear Bureau Northwest and AREFLH. At the event, visitors heard about the state of the industry, consumption growth and new varieties on their way to market around the globe.
Data has shown that world production has been steadily increasing since 2002 from 15 million tonnes to reach 26 million in 2014. The world’s top producer is China (18 million of tonnes) followed by Europe (2.400.000T), Argentina (860.000T) and the USA (830.000T).
World trade increased from 2,2 MT in 2005 to 2,7MT in 2015 whereas in Europe the trade reduced from 2.585.000T in 1995 to 2.394.000T in 2015 and 2.170.000 T in 2016.
A larger varietal range
New promising varieties are arriving on the market were also shown:
- Spain : Celina, Carmen et Selena
- France : Angelys
- Netherlands and Belgium: Sweet Sensation, Xenia, Cepuna, Corina
- New Zeeland : PIQUA Boo
- USA : GEM
Consumption growth still possible
The world consumption has increased since 2012 to more than 2kg per year and person. However, this phenomenon is unbalanced. For instance the Chinese consumption is 9,26 kg/pers/year and the Indian is 0,24 kg/pers/year.
The next congress will be organized by a European country in 2018 or 2019.
For more information: www.areflh.org