Spring frosts have caused significant damage to pear stocks in Europe, with some Italian varieties experiencing up to 90% losses. The situation is severe for Dutch and German producers as well, leading to a predicted price increase of up to 50% for Germans. However, countries like North America and Australia, which are less affected by the weather events, expect a balanced return. The Dutch pear harvest is going well, with the Conference variety expected to promise good yields. In Italy, the pear season has been the worst, with a crop taken almost entirely by spring frost. The country needs unprecedented imports from Spain.