Apricots

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

Jednym z wiodących dostawców owoców w Europie zgłosił "wyjątkową" i "wyjątkowo wysoką" jakość w produkcji nowych sezonów moreli z południowych Włoch.

One of Europe's leading fruit suppliers has reported "outstanding" and "exceptionally high" quality in the production of new-season apricots from southern Italy. read more

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Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

The agriculture sector in Hungary is currently dealing with various challenges such as unprecedented frost damage and changing market dynamics. Recent frosts have significantly affected fruit crops, particularly apricots, with potential historic lows in harvests. The projected yield is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 tons, highlighting the severity of the situation. read more

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Turkey experienced one of the worst frosts in history this spring, with many stonefruit crops, including cherries and apricots, severely affected. “Expected losses in cherries for the June period stand at up to 50 per cent,” says Kerim Taner, executive chairman of Perla Fruit. read more