Apricots

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

"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

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