Apricots
South Africa: Fruit industry gears up for a productive export season
2024-11-12 15:00
This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year.
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South Africa is gearing up for a successful stone fruit season.
2024-11-12 15:00
South African exports of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to increase this season due to investments in the planted area and new varieties. Additionally, there is a cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more reliable service.
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South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit.
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How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024?
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Austria: Fruit harvest balance 2023 marked by weather capers
2024-10-22 09:00
In Styria, a large part of the apple blossom was destroyed, and the stone fruit harvest was mostly ruined. In Lower Austria, once again, the apricot harvest, especially in the Wachau region, was affected by severe frost damage. In Carinthia and Styria, there were also further impacts.
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"Our dream is to establish a cooperative model similar to BelOrta."
2024-10-21 00:00
Eco-Logistic still provides cherries, apricots, plums, and grapes to a few retailers in Belarus and Latvia. Prices remain stable, and sometimes even high in certain weeks, as stated by the sales manager Gheorghe Chisalita. However, 70% of the products from this Moldovan fruit trader are exported to Western Europe.
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Support for blueberry producers. Up to 6000 PLN per 1 hectare!
2024-10-01 00:00
Farmers who have incurred losses in the cultivation of: currants, aronia berries, gooseberries, peaches, cherries, pears, apples, apricots, walnuts, plums, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and other fruits are eligible to apply for assistance.
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Fruit Attraction will be the perfect setting for Azcaval to present its new Belt-80 packaging line. The new Belt-80 Lowest is specially designed for delicate stone fruits like cherries, which are prone to issues like pitting, and apricots, which have easily breakable skin. Its design...
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The stone fruit production this season has increased by 3%.
2024-09-25 00:00
Among the products, the increase in apricots stands out, with a production forecasted as of June 30 of 152,929 tons, representing a 41% increase compared to 2023 and a 26% increase compared to the average of the last five campaigns. The cherry, with a
read moreFresh Market 2024: The Largest B2B Meeting for the Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower Industry in Central and Eastern Europe.
2024-09-21 09:27
On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries.
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Drupaceous, positive campaign for Aop Luce.
2024-09-18 00:00
The campaign for drupes under the Aop Luce brand is overall positive. With CEO Giacomo Galdiero and Commercial Manager Loredana Di Mambro, we have analyzed the production trends of peaches, nectarines, donut peaches, plums, and apricots for the season that will continue until October.
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Royal Van Zanten expands its Charmelia series.
2024-09-18 00:00
Charmelia Apricot – A new color addition
Introducing Apricot, a new color in the Charmelia series. "This shade brings a warm and bright touch, offering a versatile option for various floral arrangements." Created by Royal van Zanten, the Charmelia Apricot introduces a "nuanced color" to the collection. read more
Introducing Apricot, a new color in the Charmelia series. "This shade brings a warm and bright touch, offering a versatile option for various floral arrangements." Created by Royal van Zanten, the Charmelia Apricot introduces a "nuanced color" to the collection. read more
Metis, sales soar: +50% across Europe.
2024-09-12 00:00
Metis® celebrates its 10 years on the market with an exciting season: a process of continuous improvement that involves all players and is a guarantee for consumers. Metis®, the fruit that arises from the natural cross between a plum and an apricot, is experiencing a
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The Royal Horticultural Society has noticed a rise in apricot cultivation in the UK, attributing this trend to a warming climate. The society predicts a growing interest in growing exotic vegetables such as amaranth and edamame beans. Requests for information regarding apricot cultivation have...
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Pears are an interesting crop for diversification.
2024-09-09 00:00
While HDC Lamotte is finishing up its apricot campaign in the Drôme department, the company, known for its Delicatesse potatoes, is now shifting its focus to the pear season. This strategic diversification was started 6 years ago and now amounts to a volume of 200 tons in its third year.
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Deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums were reported across 26,730.2 hectares in Greece.
2024-09-06 00:00
Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP).
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Alce Nero presents the new references of fruit puree.
2024-09-03 00:00
Alce Nero, a brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic fruit purees for children in 100g doypacks with new flavors: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Alce Nero: 100% Italian fruit puree.
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The Hungarian peach harvest has almost doubled.
2024-08-27 00:00
Throughout the European Union, peach and nectarine yields have been increasing in almost all regions, with significant growth in production. In Hungary, peach yields have shown impressive growth, almost doubling from the previous year's figures. The apricot sector is also experiencing...
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Moldova has set a record for apricot exports.
2024-08-14 00:00
Stefan Pislaru, sales director at Staragro Group SRL, states that it has been a successful season for the export of Moldovan apricots. "Moldova broke a record for apricot exports this season, with 12,000 tons exported compared to 4,000 tons in the previous season. More than 10,000 tons of these apricots were successfully delivered."
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"On August 1, 2024, despite the harvest being completed earlier than the previous year, apricot production was down by one third compared to 2023 and by one fifth compared to the average for 2019-2023. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, production has been halved. In July, prices were steady, 25% higher than in"
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