A delegation of Tajik dried fruit producers is participating in the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026. The delegation includes seven leading companies from Isfara, namely Dolina Fruktov, Isfara Food, Barakat Isfara, Zardolui Isfara, Oro Isfara, Ali Apricot, and Visol Isfara, as well as the state-owned... read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

After 15 seasons as president of Peaches and Apricots of France, Bruno Darnaud has decided to retire as a farmer and professional leader. Alexi Bois, a 37-year-old producer of peaches, apricots, and kiwis near Nîmes, has been elected by the association's management committee to take on this role. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

Turkey's catastrophic spring frost in April 2025 wiped out nearly 98% of its apricot crop, especially in Malatya, the key producing region. This sudden shortage has caused global prices for dried apricots to skyrocket and left buyers urgently seeking new sources. For Georgia, this has opened a
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Three dried-fruit processors from Isfara, the leading dried-fruit hub in Central Asia, are exhibiting their products at Food Ingredients Europe 2025, taking place in Paris from 2 to 4 December. The participating companies, Barakat Isfara, Dolina Fruktov, and Ali Apricot, are showcasing a wide variety of. read more

A small farm must definitely find its unique market, according to Jack Lewis, the owner of Klapperbos pomegranate and apricot farm, as well as a product developer. His dried pomegranate arils are a hit, described as "Pure natural candy, with all the polyphenols and the flavonoids still there", and are popular for braais. read more

Uzbekistan is preparing for a significant expansion of orchard plantings as it seeks to enhance its position in the global fruit supply. Ugiloy Boltaboyeva, Head of the Press Service of the Agency for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, stated that the country currently ranks second worldwide in this endeavor. read more

The French apricot season has already ended, but the nectarine and peach season is currently coming to a close. When looking at the volumes, quality, demand, and partnerships with retailers during the stone fruit season, what conclusions can be made? There seems to be a mirror effect for the nectarine and peach campaign in France. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

With the arrival of the first week of September, the season of Spanish apricots and cherries officially comes to a close. Peaches, nectarines, and flat peaches are now in the final straight, having already developed 90% of the crop, while plums remain the only fruit still in season. read more

In the analyzed week, Lcc's fruit and vegetable department recorded a further decrease in sales volume across all channels, except for self-service. However, the inflationary effect is still driving sales growth in terms of value. In this context, apricots are one of the... read more

With the beginning of September, it's time to take stock of the Italian stone fruit export campaign. Marcello Guidi, the foreign market manager of Apofruit Italia, points out that although the season is not yet over, it has already shown. read more

"When it froze in Turkey in April, we already knew that the apricot supply this year would be a complete disaster. We anticipated this by diverting to Tajikistan," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano, a wholesaler of nuts and southern fruits in Maasdijk. This situation fits into a pattern observed in recent years. read more

While the apricots are in full harvest and the plums have just begun, the persimmons are waiting for their turn in the fall. And let's not forget about the new plantings and other novelties. For the Italian company Società Agricola Guidi, these are weeks of intense work. "We are still in the read more

Blossom Hill Packing, one of the apricot growers in the United States, has introduced a linerless packaging format as part of its packaging innovations. The new packaging includes lids printed by Reflex Group, combined with TrayCycle™ trays provided by Paper, Pulp & Film and printed by Superior Litho. read more

New opportunities are opening up for peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums. Confirmation comes from the top management of Apofruit, who, based on market evaluations with a long and consolidated history, are now urging their members to consider the idea of implementing these crops. read more