Apricots

Positive numbers for organic products in Italy: +3.2 in value and +2.1 in volume in the first five months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strong demand for summer fruits, especially apricots and melons. read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more

The campaign of the medium-late apricots in Puglia was not very easy due to the climatic conditions that influenced some phenological phases. This is reported by Ruggiero Iodice, owner of the agricultural company F.lli Iodice, who dedicates 5 hectares to the medium-late varieties. read more

A few days ago, a technical meeting on cherry, apricot, and almond was held at the fruit research center of Fondazione Agrion in Manta, at Via Falicetto, 24, 12030 Manta CN. read more

Several factors are responsible for this decline, including the alternation following a productive year in 2023 for some varieties, insufficient cold in the winter, as well as flower and fruit drop after storms in the spring and summer. read more

The demand for melons and watermelons is still not optimal, due to the unstable weather in the North. The same goes for peaches and nectarines, whose high production is causing prices to drop. On the other hand, we have incoming varieties of Cot apricots, Portici, Farbaly, and Faralia, and for plums, Goccia d'oro.

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Dzięki postępowi w uprawie roślin związanej z warunkami pogodowymi, rodzina Wehenpohl mogła zebrać pierwsze morele w sercu regionu Oldenburg Münsterland już w połowie czerwca. "Jesteśmy teraz około w połowie zbiorów, co oznacza, że jesteśmy porównywalnie o jedno do dwóch tygodni. read more

Moldova is quickly adapting to the requirements of the European market. According to Stefan Bitlan, the manager of the major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL, reusable trays are assisting with the current apricot season: "This season, the delivery of Moldovan fruits in reusable trays from Euro Pool Systems has started." read more

Apricots are grown in different countries, contributing to a global production of 3.9 million tonnes. This production serves various markets by providing the fruit in fresh, dried, and processed forms. Turkey is the top producer, with an annual output of 800,000 metric tons. read more

With a certain advance compared to last year, the commercial season of premium Metis plums has started, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different plum and apricot varieties, a brand that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. "The overall forecast is for a good..." read more

The season of Flemish greenhouse cherries has ended once again at the Demedts - De Mey nursery. While the outdoor growing season has just begun, grower Benoit Demedts is already focusing on the apricots they anticipate picking next week. "We had a really good cherry season," he said, reflecting on the performance compared to our colleagues. read more

According to this, the apple harvest has been particularly affected. In Bohemia, 90% of the apple production has been destroyed. Traditionally, the spring frost mainly affects more delicate fruit varieties such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year there was a slight decrease in.

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In modern agriculture, the goal is to obtain high-performing varieties: combining flexibility, speed, and results. These characteristics translate into early maturity, resistance to weather conditions, productivity, and organoleptic characteristics suitable for an increasingly demanding supply chain. read more

Question that does not match a sustained production. This is the photograph of many Italian fruit productions, due to uncertain weather, resulting in a decrease in prices. This applies to apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. The sale of plums has begun. read more

Italy has been one of the key suppliers of fruits to European markets, including Poland, for years. The summer season brings a rich variety of fruits that are highly popular among consumers. read more

All regions are affected by this decline, especially the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where 51% of the apricot production in France was located last year. There, especially in the Rhône Valley, repeated rain and thunderstorms in May led to fruit drop and infestations with. read more

In the midst of cherry production, but the volumes are not high. Demand is still not optimal for melons and watermelons due to the still cool climate in the North. The climate also affects the demand for apricots, which remains high in the Central-South. Quotations for fruits are decreasing. read more

In the fast-paced dynamics that govern the trade of fresh and perishable products, all processes are focused on maintaining high product quality standards from production, harvesting, and processing to delivery to partners such as large retail chain platforms and wholesalers. read more

13 June marked the day when the first apricots from this year's harvest were picked at the Martin family farm in Eriskirch. As one of the few apricot producers in the Lake Constance region, this family-run fruit farm has been cultivating this heat-loving crop right from the start. read more

Armenia has increased its exports of apples and apricots to Russia in 2024. From January 1 to June 10, 2024, the export of fruits from Armenia to Russia has grown 2.1 times year-on-year, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference. read more