Production of Eden Gold, a new variety described as “the pear of the world”, has begun in Portugal, following a partnership with Gold Pear, a consortium of Portuguese companies Mundial Rocha and Timóteo.
According to information provided by specialized means such as Fresh Plazathe The pear was “produced” by the Israeli Ben Dor in cooperation with Iskand Nurseries, which is responsible for developing this variety in the Mediterranean basin, The partnership will be announced by Pépinières Escande during Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fruit and vegetable fair, which was held this month in Berlin.
The owner of the French fruit production company, Benoit Escand, explained that the idea of working with the consortium to develop the new variety in Portugal was aimed at “creating unity” by preventing “fragmentation of supply and quality.”
The first five hectares in Portugal were planted with the new pear variety this winter, and are expected to increase to 20 hectares annually.According to the same sources, without specifying the exact location, which will be in the western region.
Described as “the world’s first pear variety”, Eden Gold is the product of an initiative by Israeli producer Ben Dor and Italian agritech company Cairo & Dutcher to relaunch the faltering sector, based on principles such as organic production and sustainability.
The new variety was announced in August last year and was highlighted by its “numerous agronomic advantages, productivity, low susceptibility to disease, good keeping and sensory characteristics”.
Already planted in Italy, Eden Gold is seen as having the potential to gradually replace Abate fetel, severely affected by a disease known as bacterial fire, In addition to the famous Rocha pear, which is the leading variety in Portugal, Who suffers from anaphylaxis, also known as brown spot disease, caused by a fungus.
