More than 10 tons of imported dried fruit were rejected at the border of the Republic of Moldova following inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The batch, consisting of a mixture of apples, apricots, plums, and cherries, totaled 10,500 kilograms. During physical inspections at... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat producenci brzoskwiń, nektarynek, gruszek i jabłek w Lleida zaczęli dywersyfikować swoje uprawy. Jednym z upraw, który zyskuje na znaczeniu, jest morela, zwłaszcza w regionie Segrià. Najnowsze dane Regionalnego Ministerstwa Rolnictwa pokazują, że obszar produkcyjny dla tego owocu_UPDATED_HERE_. read more

Po mocnym występie swoich brzoskwiń Pride of Prima, Prima Fresh Group rozszerzyła markę o śliwki, mając na celu dostarczenie takiej samej konsystencji i premiowego wyglądu, które pomogły ożywić sprzedaż brzoskwiń w supermarketach. Jackson Bennett z Prima Fresh mówi, że ten krok bezpośrednio rozwija...

"After the strong performance of its Pride of Prima apricots, Prima Fresh Group has expanded the brand into plums, aiming to deliver the same consistency and premium presentation that helped revive apricot sales in supermarkets. Jackson Bennett of Prima Fresh says the move builds directly on..." read more

Malatya in Turkey, which produces about 85% of the world's dried apricots, is entering the budding stage after experiencing frost damage in April 2025. Initial evaluations from the area suggest better crop conditions than previously anticipated. The frost damage from last spring led to... read more

Spring has made one thing unmistakably clear: the stone fruit season will be defined by price. Tight supply and the increasing risk of weather-related losses are setting the stage for elevated prices for apricots, peaches, sweet cherries, and plums. Yet at the same time, the market is becoming read more

Winter frosts in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region have resulted in local damage to fruit orchards, particularly affecting apricots and pears. However, winter cereals, perennial grasses, and other stone and pome fruit crops have not experienced any reported losses after emerging from dormancy. read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

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