Peaches

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

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

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

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 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

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

VYNYTY ProPress by Bayer is a solution designed to combat pests in the cultivation of tomatoes and peaches using confusion techniques. What's new about it is that the pheromones are applied directly to plant stems or greenhouse structures within an adhesive gel. read more

The Spanish flat peach season started almost a month ago and is showing promising signs in terms of quality, quantity, and marketing. This fruit is becoming increasingly popular among consumers due to its quality and affordable price. Here is an overview of the current market situation with a French operator. A slightly early start to the season. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, rozpoczął się aktywny sezon eksportu świeżych brzoskwiń w regionie. Jednakże, ten sezon jest zupełnie inny niż poprzednie, a głównym kłopotem na rynku jest Egipt. Tak jak przewidywał EastFruit już w lutym, Egipt gwałtownie dewaluował swoją read more

Terra Nova Nurseries is showcasing its new drink-inspired varieties, including a preview of the Echinacea DELIGHTFUL™ 'Sangria' and the top-of-the-line Heuchera 'Peach Smoothie' variety. The Echinacea DELIGHTFUL 'Sangria' is specifically bred for the potted plant market and is a compact echinacea with a low-growing habit. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries is showcasing its new drink-inspired varieties with a sneak peek of Echinacea DELIGHTFUL™ 'Sangria' and the popular Heuchera 'Peach Smoothie'. Echinacea DELIGHTFUL 'Sangria' is a dwarf echinacea specially bred for the potted plant market, known for its low growth habit. read more

The 'Good to the Bone' family is back. A campaign that in 2024 adds new members, led by two prominent protagonists: the flavor and healthy character of its peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and cherries. read more