Apricots

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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