Peaches

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

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

"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

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

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

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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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 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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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

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

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 around 250,000 tons. This amount is 22% below its potential of 320,000 tons, as reported by 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

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