The southern United States, including states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi, is currently facing a severe winter storm with unexpected snow and sleet. This weather phenomenon, driven by arctic air, is forecasted to continue until the weekend. While certain fruit read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled a sneak peek of its new Agastache 'Peach Pearl'. Agastache 'Peach Pearl' is a companion plant to the well-loved Agastache 'Pink Pearl', boasting similar exceptional features such as deer resistance and resistance to downy mildew. read more

The agricultural cooperative I campi del sole, established in 2016 in the Piana di Sibari, in the province of Cosenza, and active in the production of citrus fruits, peaches, and apricots, has embraced the project of the Turin-based start-up Lai-Bds Sigillo Digitale, fully tracking in blockchain. read more

The stone fruit season from South Africa is in full swing. Apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums from the sunny regions of southern Africa can now be found in retail fruit departments. These highlights, both in terms of appearance and flavor, bring the freshness of the South African summer. read more

To firma Prima Fresh Fruit, z siedzibą w Gouldburn Valley, w stanie Wiktoria, miała dotychczas udany rok jeśli chodzi o brzoskwinie i nektarynki. "W listopadzie było dużo deszczu, co spowodowało szkody w naszym zbiorze moreli, ale brzoskwinie i nektarynki poradziły sobie znacznie lepiej" - wyjaśnia Jackson Bennet, Krajowy Kierownik Sprzedaży. read more

Chile's 2024-2025 stone fruit season is in full swing. "We expect to export 20% more stone fruit than last season, which amounts to approximately 2.7 million boxes," stated Sebastián Rodríguez, commercial director of Verfrut, a company that grows plums, peaches, and nectarines on 800 hectares. read more

Perfect stonefruit weather prevails in the Western Cape, and while plums are slightly smaller in size, their eating quality and Brix levels are superior to last year. Peaches and nectarines, being larger in size, typically make their way to the UK and Europe by mid-November, with plums following shortly after. read more

This season, the agency ROOS is focusing on collaborations with the food retail sector, according to their own statement. "The food retail sector is the bottleneck and interface to the consumer - here we have the opportunity together to implement controlled and effective activation measures." read more

Very satisfactory numbers for the summer fruit liquidation of Apofruit, stone fruits (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums), pears, potatoes, onions, and seasonal vegetables, communicated to the members in four different meetings, held in Cerignola, Scanzano Jonico, Aprilia, and Vignola. read more

The report, which includes forecasts for certain imports of fruits and vegetables between January-May 2024, shows a 3.76% growth in fruits and vegetables, specifically tomatoes, peaches and nectarines, oranges, and apples. It explains that imports will increase in the case of the first three mentioned.

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For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

The 2024/2025 apple harvest is looking great, according to Müller Oosthuizen of Ginger Gypsy in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. He believes that the severe July frost, which reduced their peach and nectarine crop by half, actually benefited their apple orchards. The early apples are looking "outstanding," he says. read more

Peaches, nectarines, grapes, and clementines were the protagonists of the first four roadshows of the Enjoy Sweet Fruit project. Through the activities of the information and promotion campaign promoted by OP Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, the first events took place. 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

Traditional fruit growing is making way for innovation with the "Smart Specialized Sustainable Stonefruit Orchard - S4O" project, an initiative that aims to rethink traditional peach cultivation to address today's challenges of climate change and sustainability. 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

In Quincy, Washington, agriculture is a crucial industry, with apple, cherry, and peach orchards dominating the landscape. The city, which is home to around 8,000 residents, has packing sheds in its downtown area and is located near railroad tracks that run alongside the Columbia River. 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

With the entry of the Consortium for PDO Olive Oil "Terra d'Otranto", the Consortium for the protection and valorization of Verona IGP Peach, and the Consortium for the protection of Tintilia del Molise, the network of protection consortia that safeguard and promote the unique bond between excellent products is strengthened. 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