Apricots

On Tuesday, August 6, the variety meeting on Peach, Plum, and Fire Blight was held at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta. read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

At Agricorha, the apricot campaign has officially ended, but the work is far from over in the orchards of the Piana di Sibari (Cosenza). There is no time to even take stock of the season as the Calabrian producers' organization is already looking to the future, starting the third phase of the operation. read more

The French apricots are entering the final phase of the marketing campaign under favorable conditions. Similarly, the harvest of peaches and nectarines is also nearing completion. The 2024 campaign has been notably early. Apricots have seen a fairly stable market throughout the season. read more

The "P'tite nectarine" returned to French McDonald's restaurants at the beginning of July. 1.4 million bags of nectarines, sourced 100% from environmentally responsible orchards, are expected to be sold in the chain's 1,560 restaurants by the end of August. This marks a 5-year partnership between Peaches and Apricots of. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

After facing a shaky start, the campaign for Romagna apricots has been making a great recovery in recent months. The promising start was indeed compromised by a violent hailstorm that hit the early varieties, as explained by Filippo Fabbri, of the same name. read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic purees in doypacks for children with a new rich and genuine flavor: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Made with 100% Italian agricultural raw materials, this puree is sugar-free. read more

The heat is driving demand for melons, watermelons, peaches, and nectarines, with prices falling. There is strong demand and high volumes also for zucchinis. The apricot campaign continues, with the first shipments from Portici. There are high quantities of the Victoria variety of table grapes coming in. read more

On Thursday, July 25th in Imola, at the Mario Neri unit of Astra, there will be a pomological exhibition on peach and apricot, featuring Stefano Foschi from Ri.Nova commenting on the varieties presented to industry professionals. read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

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 apricot season in the Calabrian areas has almost come to an end, so it is time to sum up with Natalino Gallo, the president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza). "A very complicated season that did not have the hoped-for surge in the last month. The great. 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