Peaches

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

Sweet, fragrant, and unique: the Pescabivona IGP is not just a peach, but the result of a valorization process that has transformed a local product into an ambassador of Sicilian excellence throughout Italy. Thanks to the commitment of producers and the strategy of companies like Parlapiano. read more

The summer fruit season in the province of Cuneo is coming to an end - as reported by targatocn.it. The harvest of late peaches is coming to a close and the Gala apple campaign is starting. Soon it will be the turn of plums, other apple varieties, and the few remaining kiwis. 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

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

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. 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

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 French peach harvest appears to be declining. Based on estimates made on August 1st, national production is expected to be 218,100 tonnes this year, which is 8% lower than in 2024. Despite this decrease, it is still close to the average for the period 2020-2024. Prices are holding steady, supported by... 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

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Mimo że wiosenne przymrozki uszkodziły część produkcji brzoskwiń w Turcji, opóźniając ją, ogólna produkcja jest faktycznie powyżej oczekiwań - mówi Emel Esin Keskin, właścicielka tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Esin Tarim: "Türkiye poniosło duże straty z powodu przymrozków w tym roku. 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

EU Good Food has recently introduced European kiwis and canned peaches in Korea, signaling the next step in its collaboration with the country's food industry. These products, sourced from the Mediterranean region, are designed for use in households as well as by the food industry. European kiwis are known for their mild… read more

Weather-related disruptions and reduced cultivation areas for peaches are determining market dynamics in Europe, resulting in firm prices despite stable to declining demand. The European peach supply is experiencing a tight supply situation with a decrease in cultivation areas. 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

Against a backdrop of limited supply in both France and Europe, and with Spanish production struggling to meet demand in the European market - resulting in Spanish flat peach prices sometimes exceeding €4/kg [4.7 USD/kg] on the French market - the French season had a promising start and is now in full swing. read more