Peaches

Peach prices across the European Union continued to decline in August, with the most recent data from weeks 32 to 34 indicating ongoing pressure in major producing countries. Figures from Spain, Greece, and the EU as a whole show a decrease in prices, with Italy also experiencing this trend. read more

The last week of August ends with further slowdown for the fruit and vegetable sector with imposed weight in large-scale retail: sales value plateaus while volumes decrease across all channels, except for online. Meanwhile, the peach and nectarine campaign is coming to an end. read more

With the arrival of the first week of September, the season of Spanish apricots and cherries officially comes to a close. Peaches, nectarines, and flat peaches are now in the final straight, having already developed 90% of the crop, while plums remain the only fruit still in season. read more

"Being invited to share our experience at one of the most important events in the Spanish peach industry, the 29th Peach and Nectarine Varietal Symposium in Catalonia, was an incredible honor," Marco Eleuteri expressed with these words, not hiding his excitement. read more

The promising beginning of the stone fruit season in the Spanish production regions of Aragon and Lleida did not indicate what was to come. There is optimism that the late varieties, which will be available until October, may help offset the significant losses experienced during the summer. A mix of different factors led to this situation. read more

Daniele Veri Vivai said that the production of peaches and nectarines does not have to end in late August or early September in northern Italy. They offer late varieties that combine size and good flavor, with harvesting that lasts until the end of September and even until early October for some. read more

Summer is coming to an end and from the wholesale markets it is possible to assess the campaigns of some of the most representative products of the season, such as peaches, nectarines, and melons. Gianni Vassallo, president of the Genoa Agri-Food Center, is taking stock. read more

With the beginning of September, it's time to take stock of the Italian stone fruit export campaign. Marcello Guidi, the foreign market manager of Apofruit Italia, points out that although the season is not yet over, it has already shown. read more

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

According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan exported 87.9 thousand tons of peaches, worth $80.5 million, to 15 foreign countries during the first seven months of 2025. The main export destinations were: Russia: 69,900 tons Kazakhstan: 13,100 tons Kyrgyzstan: 4,000 tons Belarus: 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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