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Sector | Fruit (stone)

Moldova series - part 9

“Agritourism can supplement our cultivation activities nicely”

Rivermaid invests in AI to skyrocket cherry capacity with quality consistency

“Although our expectations were high, the line did even better than expected”

Celebrating 30 years of harvest heading into the 2024 IFPA Show

Moldova series - part 8

"Besides Spain, Germany, and Belgium, we hope to soon supply cherries to Scandinavian retailers"

Successfully extending the shelf-life of cherries after six years of trials

Uzbek cherry exports increase by 33%

Freshippo explores the Chilean fruit offer for the Asian market

CIV presents new features at Fruit Attraction 2024

Innovation programme for strawberries, apples and pears

Uzbekistan's plum exports reach US$24.3 million

Moldova series - part 6

Antony Blinken enjoyed Moldovan cherries

Moldova series - part 7

“You get good prices for quality plums throughout November”

Ushering in 25 years with new stone fruit varieties, strong grape availability and more

Innovative cherry varieties show promise for inland agriculture in Australia

Moldova series - part 5

“We export apples and plums to ten EU countries, with three more planned”

Navigating sustainable pome and stone fruit production in South Africa

Manuel José Alcaino, President of Decofrut

Chile aims for 40% increase in cherry exports next season

Moldova series - part 4

“We want to be the region’s stone fruit logistic hub”

Plum sales season in Moldova forecasted to end unusually early

Moldova series - part 3

"Trying to find the best seedless grape for our climate"

Strawberry and blueberry exports from Spain show growth

Olivier Lefebvre, marketing director at Metis:

“We are celebrating our 10th anniversary, now in more than 60 retail chains across Europe”

Lab to Life aids CSU researcher in enhancing Palisade peaches

Spain produced 1.8 million tons of stone fruit this season, 3% more than last year

First-time exhibitor looks forward to engaging with the produce community

Moldova series - part 2

Tariff-free fresh produce exports to E.U. a boost for Moldovan exporters

New mango varieties introduced by Uttar Pradesh institute

Kazakhstan's plum season in full swing: regional price variations

Grants available for growers in Emilia Romagna

FrostBoss: Anti-frost solution for modern agriculture

Leon Eksteen – Bufland Agri

July frost nipped earliest peaches and nectarines in the bud

Gaëtan Vergnes, Bureau national Interprofessionnel du Pruneau (BIP):

A smaller, "But not catastrophic", harvest for Agen Prunes

Carlos Echeveste, from Frutaria: "Great sales of peach and Paraguayo peaches and more limited commercial use of nectarines"

"The stone fruit season is coming to an end with a really high demand for plums"

Agri experts to discuss mango productivity and quality in Uttar Pradesh

New plum line expands in supply for 2024

Ukraine’s largest apple producer ‘Gadz’ expands with cherries and pears

Manuel Morales, CEO and founder of Agusfrut:

"This year, we expect optimum quality cherries, which should translate into better returns"

Prune plums emerge from tough British Columbia stone fruit season

Australia grown Ondine flat peach was showcased in Asia

California peaches and plums to ship into October

Last chance for quality Greek plums; peaches are already over

World's heaviest plum grown in South Africa

DG Agri Dashboard: peaches and nectarines

Peach prices in the EU came in at €135 per 100 kg in week 35

Fruchtgroßhandel Gütinger
Plum importer Jan Gütinger on this year's season:

"First Moldovan plums find a receptive market"

Agreste

Increase in French peach production

Australian plums gain access to Vietnam

Kyrgyzstan faced challenges with apricot exports

Tasmanian cherry producers showcase at Hong Kong fruit trade event

Fukushima peaches make London debut

Westfalia secures Japanese export market for avocados

Kazakhstan's fruit and berry exports drop 21.5%, pineapple and grape shipments surge

Deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums recorded across 26,730.2 hectares in Greece

Handling post-hail recovery in peach orchards

First day of National Cherry Industry Conference focused on exports

Mango season intensifies as Darwin is expected to yield 2.4 million trays

Table grape forecast adjusted downward

California is experiencing a much better stone fruit season

North Otago orchard navigates post-pandemic recovery and RSE scheme changes

Jennifer Marshall - Peter Marshall Farms

"There are also great opportunities for export, we are ambitious, but we want to get it right"

Central Pennsylvania farm reports near-perfect crop yield despite drought concerns

EU production of stone fruits is estimated to exceed last season's levels

Summerfruit exporter to showcase Central Otago's produce

Peru's journey towards cherry cultivation and export

Tasmanian cherry growers take off to Asia

Peach cultivation thrives in Fenghua, China

New England weather's impact on cranberry crops

Fruit breeding campus opens in California

Plum harvest in Northern Moldova is underway amidst heat and drought

Forecasts state Turkish cherry production will be 5% lower

Rebound year for stone fruit farmers in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley

Ben Harris - BiteRiot

“Cherry juice offers many remedial benefits including sleep aid, joint-pain relief and post-workout recovery"

"We want to be part of our partner's success with their sales in China"

Peach production thrives across Europe despite weather challenges

Hungarian peach harvest nearly doubled

Severe labour shortage hits apricot harvest in Asht district, Tajikistan

Seckin Yildirim from OR-PA GmbH at the Munich wholesale market:

"Weaker sales characterise this year's summer fruit campaign"

"The recent weather changes are impacting the season’s progression"

"High demand and lower prices have led to strong sales of Xinjiang plums."

Jannie Marais – Custom Plum Company

New IS plum varieties lend themselves to US and, in the future, Chinese trade

Cherry industry transitions from extremely low B.C. crop to record-high Chilean crop

Exportadora Los Olmos

Chilean grower and exporter aiming to expand offer in Asia

USDA

Japan’s fresh cherry production in MY2024/25 estimated to fall to 14,700 tons

USDA

Chilean cherry production in MY2024/25 to reach 500,000 tons

Antonio Cerdán, from La Calandina:

"We have the latest yellow peach of the Spanish season"

Compared to 2023

Lower cherry and specialty tomato prices in July

USDA
Australia - Stone Fruit Annual

Stone fruit production forecast to increase in MY 2024/25

Alexandre Cancel, Vergers Cancel:

"We're on track for a strong second half of the plum campaign"

Monika Kujundzic, French Fruit Lovers: large sizes and quality expected for Lovita plums

"A high-value harvest, poised for success"

Tony Coad - Reid Fruits

"Last season, Thailand saw the biggest increase in sales for us"

Cecilia Fladung, Greenfood Ibérica:

"The larger size of this year's stone fruit has helped boost our sales in the German market"

USDA

German cherry production for MY2024/25 estimated at 41,085 MT

Favorable weather conditions lead to higher production of Greek pears

Wim de Graaf (De Mooij Amsterdam) on summer fruit sales

"Short and intense cherry and plum season"

Jeff Chambers - Pure Pac:

“Our main export markets are Taiwan, Vietnam and China - however we are increasing our presence across SE Asian markets"

Good performance for Tunisian stone fruits this summer

Schweizer Obstverband
Switzerland:

Above-average plum harvest expected

DG Agri Dashboard: peaches and nectarines

Peach prices in the EU came in at €124 per 100 kg in week 31

Eighth hailstorm of the year affected fruit in Segriá and Las Garrigas

"It hailed when we were starting to collect our top fruit"

Peach harvest season in New Hampshire - the fruit is early and abundant

Reece van der Velden - NZ Cherry Corp

"With new plantings, we anticipate extending our season from late November to mid-February by 2026"

Moldovan plums and grapes available in Estonian supermarkets

Stead Nicolle - Rosehill Farm

“We have generally had a decent season considering a very difficult winter and spring"

Harvest of Mirabelles de Lorraine has begun - Quentin Hoffmann:

"It's shaping up to be a great season and it's going to last"

Swiss plum harvest reaches peak with over 500 tons weekly

Unprecedented level of pest and fungi damage

Michigan's sweet cherry crop faces challenges

Agrintesa - Unitec collaboration

There is a new plant in Italy for the processing of flat peaches, pears and nectarines

Jürgen Hattemer from VOG Rheinhessen on the current plum and mirabelle season:

"Lack of repeat orders in food retail indicates weaker sales"

Shipping 12,000 tons in a single season

Moldova sets record for apricot exports

U.S. peaches and nectarines are coming to Vietnam

Matthew McIntyre - McIntyre Fruit

"As we start our harvest next week there should be a good demand, as the volumes on the market will see a big drop"

Plum production in Hungary faces slight decrease

Agreste

"Sharp fall in production and sustained prices" for French apricots in 2024

Agustín Sánchez, president of AEAMDE: "Exports are regaining market share this season, but better prices were expected"

"Per capita consumption of stone fruit in Spain has plummeted below 3 kg"

Autumnripe

New label for late-season peaches and nectarines launched

TopFruit-

Three black-skinned plums introduced in South Africa

Asda expands partnership with Scottish cherry grower

"Short-term concentration of consumption leads to rapid price spikes for Yangshan peaches"

Week 31 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Reduced arrival of imported apples pushes up prices, Xinjiang plums hit the market

Losses estimated to range from 30% to 75%, varying by variety

Michigan faces notably poor cherry harvest this year

Kyrgyzstan

Batken district's apricot farmers report low prices for premium dried varieties

High-profile speakers to share expert insights at Asia Fruit Logistica’s new all-in-one content hub.

Meet the thought leaders at Asiafruit Knowledge Centre

"The Russian export boycott has created an increasingly strong competitor in stone fruit: Turkey"

Turkish dominance in cherry exports continues

Some claim this is the worst cherry season in memory

Michigan Governor seeks federal aid for cherry growers

"Our cherry production is between ten and fifteen per cent higher this season"

Claire Fayan, Blue Whale

"We want to restore flavor and color to the plum category"

"Reduced supply sends Sichuan's crisp red plum market higher"

French nectarines from eco-responsible orchards return to McDonald's restaurants this summer

"A chance to showcase the work of our producers"

"The expedition highlighted the good rapport between Chilean and U.S. exporters"

Maf Roda exclusively presents its cherry solutions to a select group of Chilean exporters

Raphaël Martinez, Peaches and Apricots of France

"We appreciate the improvement on the market"

Sun World International acquires Biogold

USDA
Taiwan - Stone Fruit Annual

Fruit consumption remains consistent, with stable demand for cherries

Gilgit Baltistan exports cherries to China