Peaches

The European production of peaches and nectarines is expected to grow by 4% this season, reaching 3.4 million tons, according to forecasts by MedFEL-Europeach. read more

In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores. read more

In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence,"

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In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence," read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

North Carolina is experiencing a bountiful peach crop this season. Ken Chappell of Chappell Peaches mentioned, "A few growers have encountered hail damage, which is unfortunate. However, every bloom has produced a peach, so now we need to thin them down." The growing conditions in the region leading up to the season have been favorable. read more

Apricot: origin and characteristics

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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

It is the apple that reigns as the queen of biodiversity on Italian tables with almost 1400 varieties, ahead of peaches with around 1300, and pears with more than 600. This emerges from an analysis by Coldiretti, on the occasion of the World Biodiversity Day which is celebrated. read more

Last week, the first peach and nectarine harvests began in Extremadura, where this season's stone fruit production is expected to reach approximately 250,000 tons. This is 22% lower than its potential of 320,000 tons, according to 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 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