Peaches

The Consortium for the Protection and Valorization of Peaches and Nectarines from Romagna will officially launch its commercial campaign on June 27, 2024, with a kick-off event at the Maritime Museum in Cesenatico at 10:00 AM. read more

flat pejsons, starts at the end of April with apricots and cherries from Anatolia, followed by peaches and nectarines in May, and ends in October with late plum varieties,” Oguz explains. read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 22 was €181 per 100 kg. In Italy, the price was €110 per 100 kg, just €5.00 above the 5-year average. Peach and nectarine production in the EU totaled 3,556,000 tons in 2023, with Spain contributing 1,396,000 tons, and Italy exporting 1,034,000 tons. read more

"The demand for Greek peaches is not as high as exporters would prefer, especially considering the ample volumes available for clients," says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit export company Europe Export. "The Greek peach season is currently in full swing. However, despite the..." read more

Passion, dedication, attention to detail, and a genuine pride, typical of those who love their land. This is what Marco Eleuteri, owner of the eponymous agricultural company in Civitanova Marche (Macerata) and president of OP Armonia, conveyed when talking about peaches, nectarines, and apricots. read more

Agrintesa has celebrated the acquisition (merger by incorporation) of Osas, a historic cooperative company based in Castrovillari (Cs) specialized in the production of stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and apricots, with numerous hectares of Ondine in full development) and citrus fruits (particularly Clementines). read more

Aysel Oguz, the Commercial Manager for Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap, mentions that the popularity of flat peaches has greatly risen over the years, even though the fruit was initially considered unattractive and misshapen. "Typically, the stone fruit season, including flat read more

Earlier this year, Alexandra Farms paid tribute to their longtime friend and collaborator, Holly Heider Chapple, by naming a peach-hued garden rose variety after her: Princess Holly's Hope. Holly, an expert designer, published author, educator, and business owner, has now extended her talents to the world of floriculture. read more

The stone fruit season in several countries in the Northern Hemisphere is looking promising, and it is also up to 10 days earlier than usual. This is because of warmer weather during spring, which promotes faster growth of nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches or paraguayos. Spain, as Europe's major producer of stone fruit, is also experiencing this trend. read more

The peach campaign has already started in the Spanish region of Murcia, and in about 15 days, the harvest of the varieties under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza will begin. "The stone fruit campaign started at the end of April, about 10 days earlier than usual for all varieties in general, and read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

As June progresses, the supply of stone fruits is increasing in the Spanish region of Aragon. "Currently, Andreea Fruits is harvesting cherries. Next week we will start with apricots, and in about 20 days we will begin with nectarines and flat peaches. By July, we will start harvesting. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

"We have recently finished the campaign for late Tarocco Meli varieties of citrus fruits. Next, we will be moving on to the campaigns for Sicilian lemons and Saturn peaches, followed by summer fruits. Apricots will be available in a couple of weeks, and then we will have Coscia pears in the peak of summer." 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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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

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

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

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