Peaches

Welcome to Romagna: here the summer has a completely different flavor, just like our Romagna IGP Peaches and Nectarines. read more

Depicted in a painting by Mantegna in the Basilica of San Zeno, the Pesca di Verona has a history of at least 5 centuries. And with the recognition of the IGP label, it aims to grow: from local distribution to national, and even to export. The direction is that of the Great Italian Beauty. read more

On Thursday, July 25th in Imola, at the Mario Neri unit of Astra, there will be a pomological exhibition on peach and apricot, featuring Stefano Foschi from Ri.Nova commenting on the varieties presented to industry professionals. read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers protested by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The flow of goods is boosted by promotions, even though the volume is lower than in previous years. In calendar week 29, there are 16 promotions for mountain peaches. The promotional prices range from 1.76 euros/kg to 2.22 euros/kg for pre-packaged goods, loose Paraguayos are also available. read more

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines. read more

With 150,000 views and 1.5 million impressions in just two days since its launch, the commercial dedicated to Romagna Igp Peaches and Nectarines is flying on the web. Exceptional quality. read more

"A bad summer also means a bad market for stone fruit," says Henk Vlaeminck of Van Dijk Foods. "The unfavorable weather impacts us in two ways in this regard. Firstly, the demand for peaches or nectarines is just not there. Secondly, it pushes people towards sunny. read more

Italy's peach and nectarine industry seems to be adapting to the changing times. By introducing new products such as flat peaches and later-maturing varieties, producers have made progress in reversing the recent decline in the sector. read more

After successfully concluding the citrus fruit campaign, the Il Girasole cooperative in Paternò (Catania) is gearing up for the late and medium-late peach and nectarine season, in addition to Coscia pears. This was communicated by Giovanni Scavo. read more

UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines, effective immediately. Eliminating the phytosanitary barriers that prevented California peaches and nectarines from entering the Vietnamese market required multiple rounds of negotiations. read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers staged a protest by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices. The entrance to the Auchan shopping center in Perpignan was blocked. "The red line has been crossed," according to the producers. read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more

In the countryside, melons are of good quality and high volume. Italian peaches and nectarines are also of excellent quality and enjoying a good moment. There is an increasing demand for watermelons. There is a significant increase in the quantities of bell peppers, and availability is also increasing. read more

The Sicilian fruit landscape is now also renowned for stone fruits, as confirmed by Vincenzo Di Pasquale, sales manager of Di Pasquale Ortofrutta in Delia (Caltanissetta). Together with his brother Angelo, they have made stone fruits their trademark. read more

In deep southern Illinois, larger orchards have seen an increase in peach production, in contrast to a challenging year for a grower located east of St. Louis. Austin Flamm, from Flamm Orchards near Cobden, reports a complete recovery to 100% production levels this season. read more

The most important growing region is Occitania, where 45% of French peaches were harvested in 2023. There is an expected 3% growth until 2023, despite climate-related uncertainties reducing the original potential: Heavy rainfall in the region around Gard and storms. read more

Summer is the season of peaches and nectarines, among the very few products that are experiencing an increase in consumption in a context of a general decline in purchases. Peaches and nectarines, despite having had to face the same problems as other products, have seen decreases in production. read more

Peaches and nectarines are fruit products that are experiencing a positive trend, despite the difficulties caused by climate change (+3% in 2023). Combined with the favor shown for local products, this situation is pushing the Romagna Igp Peaches and Nectarines Consortium to focus more on them. read more