Nectarines

The tradition of long, leisurely summer days dedicated to good food and family, characterized by a growing pile of mango peels, nectarine pits, and watermelon rinds, seems to be a thing of the past. Now, South Africans are driven by a desire to take advantage of Black Friday deals, or what they are led to believe. read more

On November 19th, the association of producers Peaches and Apricots of France and SudExpé, along with the regional stations network, gathered nearly 130 growers and technicians in Saint-Gilles (Gard department) to discuss the introduction of new peach, nectarine, and apricot varieties in the market. read more

With the arrival of summer, local markets in New Zealand are now showcasing the first summer fruits of the season. Dean Smith, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Summerfruit NZ, announced the start of the harvest season for cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, and plums. The early harvest has... read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more

Transnet's initiative to prepare Cape Town terminals for the deciduous fruit export season in South Africa involves adding over 70 pieces of equipment and hiring more operators. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency of exporting products such as table grapes, peaches, apricots, and nectarines. read more

Agromartín is a leading producer of high-quality strawberries and stone fruits from Huelva, Spain. The family-owned company was founded over 40 years ago and exclusively produces the strawberry variety "Candela" and the nectarine variety "Early" for Port International. read more

Armonia will launch in Italy the European communication campaign Enjoy Sweet Fruits, targeting consumers in our country and in Germany. The focus will be on promoting products such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The aim is to improve competitiveness in this sector. read more

South African plum, peach, and nectarine producers have invested in new varieties and areas, so exports are expected to increase in the upcoming season. There is also hope that changes at the port of Cape Town will lead to more reliable services. read more

Projections indicate that the export volumes of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all anticipated to increase compared to last year. This growth is attributed to investments in expanding the planted area and introducing new varieties. Additionally, there is cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more dependable service. read more

This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year. read more

South African exports of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to increase this season due to investments in the planted area and new varieties. Additionally, there is a cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more reliable service. read more

Chilean Santina cherries, including J-3J sizes, are currently in stock. Prices depend on the brand and condition of the fruit upon arrival, with some cherries being slightly softer. Traders have noted that market sales have been disappointing lately, leading to a decrease in cherry prices compared to last week. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

The European Union (EU) market for peaches and nectarines has exhibited intriguing trends in recent years, especially in terms of production, trade, and pricing. The production area of peaches and nectarines in EU member states has experienced minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023. Italy and Spain, in particular, have... read more

"Even though it's been a slow start, we're positive about the season," asserts Lohan Marais, commercial manager at Icon Fruit, which sources their peaches and nectarines from farms in the Klein-Karoo. The bitter cold around end-August hurt some of the flowering ultra-early varieties. "To give." read more

According to the latest USDA report, global production of peaches and nectarines has been increasing for the past four years, with the 2024/25 season expected to set a record of 25.4 million tons (+2%). read more

Summer is now behind us, but there are still peaches and nectarines delighting consumers with the flavors of the beautiful season. An example comes from Sicily, with the peach and nectarine from Delia IGP cultivated wisely by the company Di Pasquale Ortofrutta from Delia. read more

In the Waterberg region of Limpopo, Bufland Agri's earliest stone fruit was affected by an extreme frost event in July, which killed the blossoms at that stage. One early cultivar in full bloom lost its entire crop. The harvest of the early dessert peach variety Temptation has started. Temperature loggers are being used to monitor the conditions. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more