Apricots

Italian production of netted melons is on the rise, with smooth melons also starting to be sold. Cherry production is at its peak, but prices are still high and are slowing down demand. Apricots are off to a slow start, as their quality is not yet at good levels. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

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Our monitoring of the Italian wholesale markets continues to track the trends of summer fruits. This week we are in Pescara, inside the La Valle della Pescara agri-food center, where we gathered feedback from Angelo Palestini, the owner. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products, especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last week, ... read more

Oguzýoly, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, intends to export surplus apricot harvest to the Russian Federation, as reported by the Rysgal newspaper. The orchards located in the Kaka district of Ahal velayat are currently yielding early apricot varieties. read more

"Produkcja moreli jest poniżej średniej, co odzwierciedla się w cenach, które do tej pory były naprawdę wysokie. W rzeczywistości, nie pamiętam tak wysokich kwot od trzydziestu lat" - relacjonuje Christian Montalti, producent moreli z wzgórz Imoli (Bologna). "W ciągu ostatnich paru" read more

The apricot campaign for the Di Pasquale company, under the Donnalia brand based in Delia, in the province of Caltanissetta, has started about a week ago. It began with a clear strategic focus on high-quality varieties to meet the demands of increasingly discerning consumers. read more

Uprawianie moreli w Bułgarii napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, ponieważ ocieplające się zimy skutkują mniejszą liczbą dni wystarczająco zimnych dla optymalnego rozwoju owoców. Nadezhda Shopova, asystentka w Instytucie Badań Klimatu, Atmosfery i Wody (IICAW) Bułgarskiej Akademii Nauk, omawiała te. read more

Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

In Europe, a small apricot harvest is expected in 2025. Frost damage in the Caucasus region has now been largely assessed. In Turkey, there has been a total crop failure in the main growing areas. Harvest failures are also reported in Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece. read more

"The decrease in supply from Europe will allow French produce to gain a strong presence on the shelves quickly. This week signals the beginning of the apricot season. While small apricots were delivered 10 days ago, the first substantial harvests are expected to occur this week (week 21), with no noticeable early ripening." read more

After the first harvests in the first half of May, the apricot campaign for Op Agricor - Gallo of Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) intensifies. This Calabrian company cultivates 300 hectares of apricots and covers the production calendar up to the end of July, marketing fruits in various markets. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

The apricot campaign is in full swing for Op Agricor Gallo in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a company that cultivates 300 hectares of apricot orchards and covers the production calendar until the end of July. They market fruits in different lines: conventional, organic, zero residue, and premium. They have lower volumes. read more

The European 2025 campaign for peaches, nectarines, and apricots is expected to decline: according to estimates presented during the webinar organized by Medfel, the overall production is projected to be around 3.2 million tons, a 7% decrease compared to the over 3.4 million tons from last year. read more

The first half of May marked the beginning of the apricot season for Agricor-Gallo di Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a Calabrian producers' organization that cultivates 300 hectares of apricot trees, and the season is now in full swing. The organization's production calendar extends until the end read more

COT International attended Macfrut last week to introduce its new varieties of apricots, cherries, and plums. The event also served as a platform to emphasize the company's goals regarding varietal selection, which are centered around productivity for producers and taste for consumers. read more

The upcoming stone fruit season will not be without its challenges, says Yagmur Ozbutun, Export Area Executive at Ser Pak Packaging: "The year 2025 has started with a globally challenging season for stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, and plums. Spring frosts have caused significant crop." read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more