Apricots

Is Italy increasingly fond of Greek apricots? According to the data released by the specialized publication Froutonea.gr, it would seem so. From the data on commercial exchanges updated to the 24th week, referring to the period starting from the first of May, exports... read more

The global stone fruit market is entering a period of increased availability as harvests expand across the Northern Hemisphere. Larger volumes of peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums are entering the market in several key producing countries, despite weather-related challenges. read more

This year's decline in apricot prices on the European market seems to be having a negative impact on the quality of the product that Greek producers are delivering to packers. Mr. Kostas Markovitis, a prominent producer from Imathia, commented on the unfolding market situation: "Only at the beginning of..." read more

"Processing the product by hand enables us to maintain a high level of quality. This is especially advantageous in more complicated vintages." Mirco Zoffoli, a sales associate at the Italian company Domenico Laghi in Forlì, explains this process and analyzes the current production of apricots. read more

The apricot harvest has begun at Società Agricola Guidi, which, with its Albisole brand, is a national benchmark with nearly 400 hectares. Umberto Benvenuti, the head of the Carpinello plant in Forlì, stated that "The weather conditions did not bring us any unpleasant surprises, so... read more

New appointment with The Grocery Bag by BMTI and Italmercati, with the support of Consumerism No Profit, for a guide to a seasonal, affordable, and sustainable shopping experience. With the arrival of the summer heat, there is a clear recovery of market activities and a consequent increase in read more

More shadows than lights in the first glimpse of the Spanish stone fruit campaign. The picture coming from the Iberian country, from local headlines like ValenciaFruits and Fruittoday, is anything but straightforward: on the apricot front, there is a limited availability of product, with yields. read more

The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly moving towards the full summer season, with the increase in national productions and a demand supported by high temperatures, especially for products intended for fresh consumption. Apricots are entering the heart of the campaign thanks. read more

Sezon moreli w Grecji jeszcze nie ujawnił wszystkich swoich kart, ponieważ wciąż istnieją duże firmy, które nie rozpoczęły handlu. Jedną z nich jest Extra Fruit z Argolidy. Według pani Margarity Likoskoufi, pracownika firmy, odmiany, które uważają za odpowiednie do eksportu, jeszcze nie zostały wprowadzone na rynek. read more

Op Agricor in Calabria has limited availability for their 2026 apricot campaign. The harvest has started these days with the earliest varieties, in a scenario reflecting the expected decrease in production in Southern Italy. However, the Calabrian organization mainly focuses on. read more

Earliness remains an important factor in opening up the market in the best possible way, but being ahead of the game cannot be the only criterion for valorizing a product like apricots. For Op Agricor, which has recently started harvesting in Calabria, getting to the market early is crucial. read more

While being ahead of the competition is crucial for entering the market, it should not be the sole criteria for enhancing a product like apricots. The Agricor Producers' Organization, which has just commenced harvesting in Calabria, Italy, must consider factors beyond just early market entry. read more

Apricots are kicking off the summer season a bit early this year. According to the harvest forecasts shared at medFEL, French apricot volumes will be somewhat lower this year. Central purchasing agencies have started transitioning to French origin as of this past weekend. Here's an update on the beginning of the season. read more

The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly active in the spring-summer season, with the increase in national productions and the extension of harvests in different areas of the country. Apricots are experiencing a significant increase in available quantities, especially for the varieties. read more

Continuous rainfall in the past few days has caused a slowdown in fruit market sales this week and has also affected the market performance of certain fruits. The volumes of Thai Monthong durian and Peruvian avocados are continuing to increase. Additionally, among domestic fruits, Xinjiang small white apricots are also experiencing an increase in arrivals. read more

The Greek apricot season is moving forward with prices decreasing, however, exports have not been able to expand further than neighboring countries to Greece, and securing prominent positions on retailers' shelves has been a challenge. Mr. Dimitris Tsiranidis, sales manager of the new company Apella from Imathia, read more

The IFN Market Report, produced weekly in collaboration with Italmercati, made a stop at the Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market. Alessandro Giunchi, president of the Romagna structure, outlined the commercial trends. read more