Apricots

Metis® celebrates its 10 years on the market with an exciting season: a process of continuous improvement that involves all players and is a guarantee for consumers. Metis®, the fruit that arises from the natural cross between a plum and an apricot, is experiencing a read more

The Royal Horticultural Society has noticed a rise in apricot cultivation in the UK, attributing this trend to a warming climate. The society predicts a growing interest in growing exotic vegetables such as amaranth and edamame beans. Requests for information regarding apricot cultivation have... read more

While HDC Lamotte is finishing up its apricot campaign in the Drôme department, the company, known for its Delicatesse potatoes, is now shifting its focus to the pear season. This strategic diversification was started 6 years ago and now amounts to a volume of 200 tons in its third year. read more

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

Alce Nero, a brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic fruit purees for children in 100g doypacks with new flavors: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Alce Nero: 100% Italian fruit puree. read more

Throughout the European Union, peach and nectarine yields have been increasing in almost all regions, with significant growth in production. In Hungary, peach yields have shown impressive growth, almost doubling from the previous year's figures. The apricot sector is also experiencing... read more

Stefan Pislaru, sales director at Staragro Group SRL, states that it has been a successful season for the export of Moldovan apricots. "Moldova broke a record for apricot exports this season, with 12,000 tons exported compared to 4,000 tons in the previous season. More than 10,000 tons of these apricots were successfully delivered." read more

"On August 1, 2024, despite the harvest being completed earlier than the previous year, apricot production was down by one third compared to 2023 and by one fifth compared to the average for 2019-2023. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, production has been halved. In July, prices were steady, 25% higher than in" read more

Farmers in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan have expressed concerns over the challenges they face in selling their apricot harvest, particularly the premium dried varieties. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, and… read more

While the supply of Turkish sweet peppers is gradually coming to an end, the fig season is now gradually gaining momentum. "Sweet apricots fresh from the tree will continue to be harvested and loaded until the end of July, after which they will continue to be stored in cold stores for a few more
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On Tuesday, August 6, the variety meeting on Peach, Plum, and Fire Blight was held at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta. read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

The French apricots are entering the final phase of the marketing campaign under favorable conditions. Similarly, the harvest of peaches and nectarines is also nearing completion. The 2024 campaign has been notably early. Apricots have seen a fairly stable market throughout the season. read more

The "P'tite nectarine" returned to French McDonald's restaurants at the beginning of July. 1.4 million bags of nectarines, sourced 100% from environmentally responsible orchards, are expected to be sold in the chain's 1,560 restaurants by the end of August. This marks a 5-year partnership between Peaches and Apricots of. read more

At Agricorha, the apricot campaign has officially ended, but the work is far from over in the orchards of the Piana di Sibari (Cosenza). There is no time to even take stock of the season as the Calabrian producers' organization is already looking to the future, starting the third phase of the operation. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic purees in doypacks for children with a new rich and genuine flavor: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Made with 100% Italian agricultural raw materials, this puree is sugar-free. read more