Nectarines

Peaches, nectarines, and European plums are heading towards a recovery campaign in 2026, but without excessive production. After a 2025 marked by various challenges, forecasts indicate an 8% growth at the European level, with expected production slightly above 3.4 million tons: a volume that read more

The harvesting of the first Greek peaches and nectarines, which always come from the Tirnavos area, is expected to begin with a ten-day delay. According to Mr. Labros Delas, president of the local cooperative Asepop Tirnavos, "Our cooperative places greater emphasis on nectarines." read more

European retail procurement in the peach and nectarine category is increasingly focused on supply stability, traceability, shelf life, cold chain management, packaging, and compliance with retailer specifications, according to David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company. "EU retailers" read more

Just like many other products in California this year, stone fruit is also experiencing an early start to the season. "On average, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are about 10 days to two weeks earlier than usual, while plums and plumcots are about two to three weeks ahead," says Chad Allred from Kingsburg. read more

"EU retailers require more than just fruit; they also need supply predictability, product traceability, and reduced losses," says David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company, an Armenian producer and exporter of flat peaches, flat nectarines, and plums. read more

In Greece, alarm is growing in the stone fruit sector due to the phenomenon of the so-called "dry sprouts", a syndrome that is not yet fully understood and is affecting peaches and nectarines, apricots, and almonds. The issue, particularly highlighted at the beginning of 2026, is causing concerns. read more

Spain's Ministry of Agriculture anticipates a stone fruit season in Catalonia with minimal changes compared to last year, including slight increases in peaches and apricots, and consistent volumes for nectarines and Paraguayan peaches. This projection coincides with the commencement of apricot and cherry harvesting. read more

The fruit and vegetable market comes alive in spring, with the arrival of the first summer produce and a gradually increasing offer. Apricots kick off the season with Spanish and early Italian harvests, while peaches, nectarines, and the first cherries expand the assortment. read more

W roku 2026 zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami rośnie wśród konsumentów i producentów. Według danych EastFruit opartych na danych firmy hodowlanej, płaskie nektarynki stanowią obecnie około 10% sprzedaży materiału sadzeniowego w Europie, wykraczając poza niszę. Wzrost ten wiąże się z kształtem owocu, a także... read more

W roku 2026 zauważalnie wzrasta zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami zarówno wśród konsumentów, jak i producentów. Według EastFruit, powołującego się na dane firm hodowlanych, płaskie nektarynki szybko wykraczają poza niszę: wśród europejskich graczy rynkowych stanowią już około 10% obsadzeń. read more

While still in its early stages, the Spanish stone fruit season is already underway, with the harvest kicking off in different areas. At the moment and until mid-June, the Region of Murcia will be the leading producer. "We started our stone fruit season at the beginning of last week with the read more

W kategorii europejskich brzoskwiń, nektarynek i śliwek, rynek coraz bardziej boryka się nie tyle z niedoborem produktu, co z brakiem niezawodnego i przewidywalnego zaopatrzenia. Dla sieci handlowych, importerów i profesjonalnych nabywców, priorytetem dzisiaj jest spójność jakości, możliwość śledzenia pochodzenia, read more

With the first sporadic deliveries to German food retailers, the Spanish stone fruit season officially got underway in week 17. Starting in week 18, supply volumes of size B and C peaches and nectarines will gradually increase, followed by the first flat peaches and clingstone varieties starting in week. read more

The stone fruit harvest has just begun in the central-northern parts of the Spanish Region of Murcia, where 80% of the region's total volume is produced. Current forecasts indicate a May harvest with volumes similar to last year's for nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches, and slightly higher for some varieties. read more

The new campaign of Italian nectarines has started and the seasonal debut is marked by the DolceNettarina from the OP Armonia, produced in greenhouses by the Consorzio Armonia in the Piana del Sele. This launch confirms the strategic role of protected productions in ensuring continuity and quality. read more