Peaches

Ondine is serious. The flat nectarine - aromatic, crispy, tasty and consistently high-quality throughout the season - is aiming to become a new reference point in the European fruit and vegetable sector. The goal? To project the peach and nectarine sector into a new dimension. read more

A meeting in Faenza to celebrate the Igp Romagna Peach and Nectarine. The event "More Taste on the Field" took place at the Nonni Farm. President Paolo Pari illustrated the activities and strategies of the Consortium for the protection and promotion of the Peach and Nectarine. read more

The commercial performance of peaches and nectarines is excellent. Demand exceeds supply. Prices meet producers' expectations. However, the fruit and vegetable sector is facing serious challenges related to the drought. Water shortages in Apulia and Basilicata are particularly problematic. read more

Produkcja brzoskwiń na Tajwanie ma osiągnąć 17 000 ton w 2025 roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Służbę Rolnictwa Zagranicznego USDA - liczba ta obejmuje zwiększoną proporcję odmian niskich wymagań chłodniczych. read more

Among the rows of a peach orchard, in the heart of the countryside of Ravenna, the Peach and Nectarine of Romagna PGI told its story in the most authentic way possible: where it is born and grows. This was the essence of the event that took place last night at the Nonni di Fossolo farm. read more

Peach prices in Spain have been on a downward trend since week 20 of the 2025 season, when they reached a peak of €216/100kg. This increase came after starting at €181 in week 19. Prices remained strong at €210 in week 21 but steadily declined in the following weeks, dropping to €181 in week 22. read more

The Italyfruit News Stock Exchange, produced every week in collaboration with Italmercati, made a stop this time at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. read more

It's time for the balance sheet for the Saturnia peach season, and the Eleuteri agricultural company is reaching the halfway point with encouraging results. This is confirmed by Marco Eleuteri himself, owner of the Marche-based company and Administrator of OP Armonia: "The commercial balance sheet is... read more

Nectarine, peach, and flat peach volumes are decreasing in the Spanish region of Extremadura, but the plum season is now entering its full production phase. "The Black Splendor plum harvest started around three weeks ago, and now we are working with varieties such as the Crimson Glo and Black" read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

The devastating flooding in Texas over the past weekend has led to loss of lives. However, for Texas peach growers, this tragic weather event also brings relief from drought. "For us, this was one of the most beautiful rains I've seen in years," said Jamey Vogel of Vogel Orchard. read more

Very good quality and consistent demand characterize the melon campaign, which is progressing smoothly: a slowdown this week for watermelon, due to bad weather. With Portici and Faralia, different varieties of apricots are coming to the market. The commercialization of peaches and nectarines continues. read more

In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

"What is certain is that the high harvest potential for apricots is evolving towards a normal potential, due to difficult climatic conditions during fruit set. Therefore, there is a risk of early varieties shortages," says Raphaël Martinez, Director of the PDO Peaches and Apricots of France. read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has stopped the import of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This action was taken following the detection of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a quarantine pest, during a phytosanitary inspection. read more

The watermelon and melon campaigns are progressing well, with ample availability. Apricots continue to be marketed, with the first arrivals for the late variety Faralia. Prices remain high for medium and large sizes of peaches and nectarines. Full production for read more

Also this week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient and high-quality seasonal products, ideal for enjoying the summer heat with taste and savings. read more

During the recent IFN live broadcast dedicated to peaches and nectarines (click here to watch it), the current campaign was discussed. After a slow start, the season is finally picking up pace (click here for more information). A significant part of the broadcast was dedicated to this topic. read more

Particularly notable is the price increase for sweet cherries. Compared to the previous year's week, consumers currently pay an average of 8.55 Euro/kg, representing a 61.3% increase. Peaches (including Paraguayos) also saw a price hike of 47.5% to 3.32 Euro/kg. Apples also increased by 3.6%. read more