Peaches

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

Peach harvest is currently taking place in Central Texas. According to Jamey Vogel of Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas, "We're going to have a pretty good retail crop this year. We don't have our full crop yet, but for retail markets, we should have a pretty good supply this summer." Vogel also mentioned that the supply should last. read more

The Royal company, based in Seville, is announcing a successful beginning to its stone fruit season. They started the 2025 harvest with early peaches and nectarines in April. The harvesting of their red-fleshed nectarine variety, Royal Sanguine, will begin soon, along with their Metis and Pluot hybrids. read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

This November, Ideafruit UK will mark ten years of supplying topfruit and other commodities to the UK. According to David Peachey, the managing director (right) of the South Africa-based Ideafruit subsidiary, the company offers a flexible, cost-effective, hybrid supply model, catering to various categories. read more

The Seville-based company Royal has always been one of the first to start the stone fruit season. "Since April, when we began delivering the first peaches and nectarines, we have been present in various markets with our signature flavor," says Pascal Boutin, General Manager of Royal. "Despite read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

Last Tuesday, on the eve of medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) and Peaches and Apricots of France organized a technical day, followed by an evening debate at the Palais des Congrès in Perpignan, attended by more than 180 people. Season management, production costs, and ... read more

This season, Argentina exported 4,803 tons of peaches, plums, and nectarines between October and April. This amount is 44% lower than in the same period of the previous season and 11% lower than the average of the last three seasons (2021/22-2023/24), according to reports from the National Agri-Food. read more

The frost in Serbia this spring has had a significant impact on fruit crops, with experts reporting that approximately 80% of apricots and 65-70% of early cherries have been destroyed. The damage is widespread across Šumadija, western Serbia, southern Banat, and the Subotica-Horgoš region, affecting yields of apricots, peaches, and cherries. read more

If it's not peach paradise, it's very close. That's the impression that the visit to the agricultural amphitheater of the Eleuteri company left me with. This is how the plot of 32 hectares entirely dedicated to the cultivation of flat nectarines is called, designed in a configuration. read more

In a quiet corner of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, a former stable built in the 1890s has become the testing ground for a bold experiment: to demonstrate that energy innovation and vertical farming can revitalize unused town center buildings. The team spearheading this project is PeachyKeen, a renewable. read more

The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more

At medFEL, Greype will introduce L'Amorosa, the company's first premium brand specifically dedicated to yellow and white peaches and nectarines. "MedFEL is a key event for industry professionals, signaling the start of the upcoming season. It was clear to us that we should showcase L'Amorosa." read more

In these months, the Italian wholesale markets are in a transition phase, suspended between a lackluster winter season and the anticipation of full spring, which traditionally brings a breath of vitality thanks to more requested and performing references. read more

W zeszłym roku Kazachstan wyeksportował za granicę 170 000 ton owoców i jagód, co oznacza wzrost o 23,2% w porównaniu do 2023 roku. Dostawcy zarobili na tych eksportowych transakcjach 21,8 miliona dolarów. Eksport melonów i arbuzów również wzrósł o 15,7%, osiągając 72 800 ton. Na liście krajów nabywców znajduje się Rosja. read more

Farmer's in Bulgaria's Sliven region are reporting significant damage caused by a sudden cold spell. Sub-zero temperatures and snow have led to the freezing of hundreds of acres of cherries, peaches, and apricots. Farmers are stating that losses are approaching complete devastation for the entire region. read more

The Consortium of Etna DOP Prickly Pear, along with the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian PGI Blood Oranges, the Leonforte PGI Peach, and many other consortia in the area, attended a beautiful press event at Identità Golose in Milan for the inauguration of activities in Sicily. read more

Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its golden-yellow skin, soft texture, and sweet taste with hints of peach and vanilla, the Ataulfo mango is now accessible in these regions. read more

With the beginning of spring, French orchards are blanketed in white and pink hues, with trees adorned with thousands of flowers. It's a sight to behold, but it also signals the beginning of a period feared by arborists: spring frosts. This crucial period typically lasts read more