Nectarines

The estimates for the upcoming European peach and nectarine season foresee a production of 2.7 million tons, which is a 5% increase compared to last year and a 10% increase compared to the average of 2018-2022. The data on the European harvest forecast were presented in... read more

After three years, 2020, 2021, and 2022, marked by a significant production deficit with less than 3 million tons of peaches, nectarines, clingstone peaches, and apricots, in 2023, part of the production was recovered, with close to 3.3 million tons. read more

This year, no major weather hazards have been reported in the different European production basins. While drought is still affecting Catalonia and Roussillon, the spring rains are expected to ensure adequate water volumes for irrigation during the summer. This comes after three years (2020, 2021, and 2022) of... read more

Last week, the first peach and nectarine harvests began in Extremadura, where this season's stone fruit production is expected to reach around 250,000 tons. This amount is 22% below its potential of 320,000 tons, as reported by the Extremadura Fruit Growers Association (Afruex). read more

Overall, during the presentation, one could mostly see satisfied faces: So far, there have been hardly any damages caused by adverse weather conditions, according to the general sentiment. Production has recovered in all countries after a somewhat complicated 2023, resulting in growth being reported in all four cultivation areas. read more

By regions, Lleida would collect 4% less peaches and nectarines (362,360 tons), Tarragona 3% less (20,080 tons), Barcelona 13% less (1,480 tons), and Girona 9% less (920 tons). read more

Several seasonal fruit productions have started. The campaign for apricots and cherries has begun, with the latter showing high prices. The sale of Italian nectarines and domestic watermelons has also started. Demand for melons is struggling to take off. Peaches are also available on the market. read more

Overall, the agricultural organization expects a total harvest of 13,120 tons of summer fruit in Valencia. Out of this, 6,500 tons (50%) are accounted for by peaches, Paraguayos, and nectarines, 5,223 tons (40%) by plums, and 1,355 tons (10%) by apricots. 75% (9,878 tons) of the production comes from the province. read more

After touring all the production areas in the Valencian Community, the organization expects around 13,120 tons of summer fruit, of which 50% (6,500 t) would be peaches, Paraguayos, and nectarines; 40% (5,223 t) plums, and a read more

The first nectarines of the 2024 season are already being harvested in the Spanish province of Badajoz, and similar to peaches and flat peaches, production volumes are expected to be normal. In less than a month, it will also be time to start with plums, which are Extremadura's most... read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych stopniowo nabiera tempa na hurtowym rynku w Zurychu. Hiszpańskie morele, brzoskwinie i nektarynki już krążą, a włoskie owoce pestkowe powinny pojawić się niedługo. „Pierwsze wczesne włoskie czereśnie również trafiają na rynek. Jednak ich barwienie jest...

The stone fruit season is gradually picking up pace at the Zurich wholesale market. Spanish apricots, peaches, and nectarines are already circulating, with Italian stone fruits expected to follow soon. "The first Italian early cherries are also hitting the market. However, their coloring is..." read more

The summer fruits of the season - cherries, melons, watermelons, nectarines, apricots - are not missing from the sales counters of the agri-food center in Rimini. Unfortunately, sales are happening 'sporadically', as pointed out by Giampiero Perla, owner of BDL (pictured above), the company. read more

The new cherry campaign has started, featuring the Bigarreau variety; also entering are the first Ferrovia and Durone cultivars. Yellow-fleshed nectarines from Spain are now also on sale, while the volumes of peaches imported from that country are slowly increasing. The campaign has come to a close. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

Spotlight on the Alegra Group (Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) which will present at Macfrut (Hall D3, booth 115) the products of the upcoming summer campaign and a series of innovative proposals, from the first range to high-service content solutions. Nectarines and cherries in the foreground. read more

In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter. read more

The 'Good to the Bone' family is back. A campaign that in 2024 adds new members, led by two prominent protagonists: the flavor and healthy character of its peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and cherries. read more

Sanguina, the blood nectarine introduced by Royal, a specialist in stonefruit and berries, will be available in larger quantities this year as the Sevillian company ramps up production to meet the high demand in Europe. read more