Apricots

More than 50 technicians, farmers, and traders attended the pomology exhibition organized in Casemurate (Ravenna) last week by Battistini Vivai, which featured varieties and selections of blueberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines. Click here for the photo gallery! read more

Out of the total amount, 285,000 tons are accounted for by peaches, 59,000 tons by apricots, 7,500 tons by plums, and over 3,700 tons by cherries. "The numbers would have been much higher if it weren't for the severe hailstorms in May, which resulted in a loss of 58,000 tons of stone fruit." read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

"We are now at the start of the peach, nectarine, and apricot season. We get these fruits from Apulia. Additionally, we obtain our plums from Basilicata. Our harvesting will continue until September, with peaches and apricots being in season until the end of August. Despite the volumes not being as high as last year, the quality is exceptional." read more

Agrintesa is getting into the heart of the 2025 fruit and vegetable campaign, with the activation of collection centers and social wineries located in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria. As reported by inpiazzanews.it, the harvest has started with cherries and apricots: the former are appearing read more

The collection of plums has begun, with the red variety and Spring Smile. The apricot campaign is in full swing, with the first batches of the Pellecchiella cultivar. There is a strong demand for watermelons, now in full production. Prices of peaches and nectarines continue to decline. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Cieza, located in the heart of Murcia's fruit-growing region, a particular type of stone fruit is becoming increasingly popular each season. Nectarines are the most sought after, followed by flat peaches, yellow (pavía) or red peaches, and plums. Plums and apricots have seen a decline in demand. read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

Marketing manager Akin Soyleyen from Turkish fruit exporter Aksun stated that the Turkish sugar apricot season has started off well in terms of both demand and supply. "As of week 24, sugar apricots are officially back in the market, marking the beginning of the 2025 export season with strong." read more

Developing premium, local products that can address climate challenges, enhance resistance to certain diseases, and ensure a unique taste experience. With these goals in mind, the Mas.Pes project was born. It is a collaboration between Agribologna, Ri.Nova, University of Bologna, and... read more

Research and producer organizations are tackling the challenge of selecting new high-quality local varieties and offering them to consumers. A concrete example of this is the Mas.Pes project, carried out in collaboration between Agribologna, RI.NOVA, University of Bologna, and University of Milan. read more

The stone fruit season is already well underway in the Spanish province of Lleida. Apricots arrived more than two weeks ago, and nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches have also just started to be harvested. For the time being, there are limited volumes of Catalan fruit, and, in general, there is read more

The apricot campaign for Op Agricor - Gallo, an important agricultural company based in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), is in full swing. The company cultivates around 300 hectares of apricots. The first weeks of the 2025 season are showing good commercial dynamics, especially. read more

Uzbek exporters have expressed worries about the recently implemented minimum export prices for cherries and apricots, stating that they distort market prices and lower their profits. This issue, which has sparked widespread discussions on social media, arises from the use of a uniform price for various types of fruit. read more

On the EastFruit Trade Platform, potatoes have become the leading commodity, surpassing white cabbage, with active trading involving seven countries. This includes substantial contributions from Ukraine and Egypt, as well as last season's supplies from the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

The apricot crops in the Spanish Region of Murcia have been facing higher temperatures in recent years. Warmer winters are affecting both traditional and foreign species, leaving them with insufficient time to adapt. As a result, one of the major challenges for researchers is to develop new fruit tree varieties. read more

The summer fruit campaign is in full swing, but very small quantities of apricots are being recorded. According to the analysis of Rocco Viggiano, one of the founders of the Fevi Frutta fruit and vegetable wholesale company in Policoro (Matera), very low volumes of apricots were harvested. read more

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Considered a smaller drupe fruit along with cherries and plums, the apricot has never been able to compete with peaches and nectarines in terms of surface area and volume. However, in recent years it has consolidated its position, with cultivated hectares in the estate - unlike the peach - and consumption. read more

There is currently a limited supply of produce available, particularly in the apricot category. Demand continues to be high, leading to active markets and very good prices. This observation is supported by Mirco Zoffoli, a foreign sales collaborator at Domenico Laghi. Apricots in single-layer trays are in high demand. read more