Peaches

Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer. read more

Colorado is experiencing a decrease in the peach crop size due to freezes last month, although reports vary on the impact on growers and their crops. The cold weather came after a warmer-than-usual March, and there are reports that areas like Delta County have been largely unaffected commercially. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign in Puglia is preparing to get into full swing, and as often happens, Puglia confirms itself as one of the first regions in Italy to start with the national product. For As.P.O. Frutta, an active Producer Organization in the Brindisi area, the start of the harvest is... read more

Europe's peach and nectarine production is expected to reach 2.74 million tonnes this season, which is 8 percent higher compared to last year and 16 percent above the average for 2020-2024. read more

The season of 2025 was characterized by frost, which impacted Greek (and Turkish) production, as well as frequent and heavy rainfall during flowering, which hindered normal production potential in Italy, France, and Spain. Catalonia, Aragon, and the Murcia region were also affected by violent. read more

Jest trochę zalety suchych warunków w stanie North Carolina. „To dobre dla zapobiegania chorobom - i dość łatwo utrzymać problemy z owadami pod kontrolą. Mój ojciec zawsze mówił: 'Rok suchy cię przestraszy, ale rok mokry cię zabije',” mówi Ken Chappell z Chappell Peaches. read more

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

Georgia's peach season started in early May, about ten days earlier than usual. "We are excited to be up and running and it's great to have an early start," says Will McGehee with Genuine Georgia, representing Georgia's peach growers. The early start is due to an unusually dry March and April. read more

Peaches currently offer the highest profitability among fruit crops in Ukraine, surpassing sweet cherries in terms of returns, as stated by Vladimir Voevodin, the management manager at BASF, in an interview with the industry magazine "Gardening Ukrainian Style." Voevodin also mentioned that sweet cherries currently. read more

Texas peach growers are currently facing a challenging season outlook due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the growing cycle. Jamey Vogel from Vogel explained, "We experienced a very warm, dry fall transitioning into winter, which resulted in insufficient chill hours. Some chill hours did come later, but it was not enough to meet our requirements." read more

Fruit grower Volodymyr Popruga reported crop losses due to winter cold and spring frosts in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine. According to Popruga, apricot and peach crops were completely lost, while cherry plum production was also affected. The low temperatures also damaged all young fruits. 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

Peach growers in California's Central Valley are getting ready to uproot approximately 420,000 clingstone peach trees following the closure of Del Monte Foods canneries in Modesto and Hughson, which left them with no buyer for their harvest. 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