Nectarines

The last week of August ends with further slowdown for the fruit and vegetable sector with imposed weight in large-scale retail: sales value plateaus while volumes decrease across all channels, except for online. Meanwhile, the peach and nectarine campaign is coming to an end. 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

"Being invited to share our experience at one of the most important events in the Spanish peach industry, the 29th Peach and Nectarine Varietal Symposium in Catalonia, was an incredible honor," Marco Eleuteri expressed with these words, not hiding his excitement. read more

Daniele Veri Vivai said that the production of peaches and nectarines does not have to end in late August or early September in northern Italy. They offer late varieties that combine size and good flavor, with harvesting that lasts until the end of September and even until early October for some. read more

Summer is coming to an end and from the wholesale markets it is possible to assess the campaigns of some of the most representative products of the season, such as peaches, nectarines, and melons. Gianni Vassallo, president of the Genoa Agri-Food Center, is taking stock. read more

The melon campaign continues, with demand remaining lively and good quality, but poor for watermelons. There is also strong demand for peaches and nectarines, but weak for eggplants and green beans. The quality of "salad" tomatoes is not optimal, as they have been penalized by a challenging summer. read more

With the August closing, it is natural to take stock of the summer fruit categories with the widest and deepest assortments: peaches and nectarines. This is a sector that from one year to the next shows strong fluctuations, often influenced by the weather and product availability. read more

On 27 July 2025, wildfires rapidly spread in Bursa province in northwestern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of over 1,700 people and destruction of vast forest areas. Despite the magnitude of the fires, a 2.5-hectare nectarine orchard in Karahıdır village remained unharmed. Farmer Halil Kiraz read more

The peach and nectarine campaign in Romagna is approaching its conclusion and among the producers there is a moderate satisfaction prevailing. This is confirmed by Stefano Zavoli, a farmer from Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium: "Up until last week, the commercial performance was..." read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. 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

The campaign for peaches and nectarines is progressing smoothly. Gabriele Ferri, the General Manager of Naturitalia, is assessing the situation. "June was an exceptional month, with high-quality products and strong demand from all markets, both domestically in Italy and internationally. I can't recall a time when... read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

As a result, the harvest quantity in the 2025/26 campaign is expected to fall by around 45% to 649,000 tons, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Mersin-Adana region on the Mediterranean coast, a significant area for Turkish nectarine production, has been particularly hard hit. read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines used to have a strong presence in the market but have since decreased in importance. According to the German BLE, there were also some limitations on Italian deliveries. Shipments from Turkey and France helped to fill the market gap. Greek and domestic supplies were only minor contributors. The season is now reaching its end. read more

This is the first time that access has been agreed for an entire fruit category. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes will be part of the access agreement. read more

Between May 1 and August 3, 2025, Georgia exported 19,200 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, generating USD 23.4 million in export revenue, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Export volumes were up 15% year-on-year (+2,500 tonnes), while export value increased. read more

From January to May 2025, Kazakhstan exported 724 tonnes of apricots, which is 1.8 times more than in the same period last year. The entire volume was shipped to Russia. Plum exports increased by 7.5 times to 178 tonnes, also destined for Russia. Peach and nectarine exports grew almost 15-fold, reaching 104.9 tonnes. read more