Apricots

At Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey, the apricot season has started again. This fruit, usually associated with Southern Europe, is becoming more popular among Flemish growers. "There is a growing interest in growing it, so we are trying to distinguish ourselves with our product. This year, we decided to thin the trees. read more

The Comptoir Rhodanien group (Drôme) has announced the acquisition of Fruits 2000 (Ardèche), a company specializing in the packaging and shipping of fruits like cherries, apricots, chestnuts, walnuts, and kiwis to specialized wholesalers and major European retailers. read more

Also this week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient and high-quality seasonal products, ideal for enjoying the summer heat with taste and savings. read more

The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a read more

The apricot harvest is in full swing at the 340-hectare Albisole farm of the Guidi Agricultural Company in Roncofreddo, in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, in the northern Emilia-Romagna region. "After a delayed start, rising temperatures have allowed the season to align with initial phases." read more

The apricot market is under pressure due to an excess of supply caused by the simultaneous presence of products from all Italian growing areas; a situation that, as often happens, is creating some confusion in pricing and commercial dynamics. read more

Jest obecnie sezon na morele w Xinjiangu, Chinach. Spośród różnych odmian, zbieranie moreli Xiaobai zostało zakończone, morele Mango są w pełnym sezonie, a sezon na morele Diaogan właśnie się rozpoczął. "Morela Mango jest uprawiana w Xinjiangu od dawnych czasów i jest również. read more

"We are currently harvesting various varieties of apricots for sale as fresh produce and for the production of processed goods. This will enable us to meet the production quota set by the companies in the consortium by the end of July. We have 35 hectares dedicated to apricot cultivation, but the volumes are lower than anticipated." read more

The marketing of watermelons is proceeding at a fast pace. The climate also favors the Italian melon campaign, which boasts excellent quality. The apricot market is recovering, while the cherry market is declining. Prices are still slightly high for large-sized peaches and nectarines. read more

For sixty years in the fruit and vegetable trade and production sector, the D'Aprile company, based in Tarantino, in Palagianello, specializes in citrus fruits. Their production calendar includes apricots, persimmons, table grapes, and watermelons. read more

Jesteśmy w środku sezonu na brzoskwinie w Grecji, a dostawy są niestabilne pod względem ilości. Jak podkreśla pan Kostas Markovitis, producent i pakowacz owoców pestkowych z Imathia: "Aktualnie zbliżamy się do końca sezonu na odmiany Lady Cot i podobne, a za chwilę będzie 20-dniowa przerwa. read more

Italian countryside is in crisis: there is a lack of workforce and the summer fruit harvest, such as peaches, apricots, and plums, is seriously at risk, as reported by Resto del Carlino from Cesena. Amid delays, lost harvests, and struggling warehouses, agricultural companies are denouncing the inefficiency of the... read more

The apricot harvest has recently begun in the Spanish province of Zaragoza. While production in the region is not abundant, the sizes of the apricots have been larger than usual since the beginning of the harvest. Some growers are showing more interest in this product, and new plantations are expected to continue to come into production in the near future. read more

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

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