Spanish fruit was the top player in both the nectarine and peach markets, with Italian shipments following closely in terms of significance. In the nectarine category, there were also some Turkish offerings of yellow and white flesh. The first Spanish Platerinas arrived, joining the Paraguayos also from Spain. Overall, the market was dominated by Spanish fruit. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Cieza, located in the heart of Murcia's fruit-growing region, a particular type of stone fruit is becoming increasingly popular each season. Nectarines are the most sought after, followed by flat peaches, yellow (pavía) or red peaches, and plums. Plums and apricots have seen a decline in demand. read more

The stone fruit season is already well underway in the Spanish province of Lleida. Apricots arrived more than two weeks ago, and nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches have also just started to be harvested. For the time being, there are limited volumes of Catalan fruit, and, in general, there is read more

Officially launched yesterday, the 2025 campaign of the Pesca e Nettarina di Romagna IGP, a symbol of quality, tradition, and connection to the territory. The new season starts auspiciously, with fruits that fully meet the production specifications, a guarantee of read more

The peach and nectarine harvest in Romagna started a few days late, but the commercial context leaves room for optimism. Providing an update on the start of the campaign is Ernesto Fornari, General Manager of Apofruit, who emphasizes how the first harvest operations are taking place. read more

This year, the peach season in Chengdu has started 10-15 days later than usual due to unusually low temperatures in March, which affected the development of flower buds. Early varieties such as Chunxue have only started entering the market on a large scale this week, while mid- to late-maturing types like "Late Lake." read more

Today, June 11th, marks the beginning of the 2025 campaign for Romagna Igp Peach and Nectarine. The new season starts on a positive note, with a recovery in consumption and fruits that fully meet the production specifications. The approved varieties are distributed according to a schedule. read more

Peach prices in the European Union have shown a notable decrease in recent weeks, following a seasonal downward trend. In week 20 of 2025, average EU peach prices stood at €216 per 100 kg. This declined to €210 in week 21, before dropping further to €198 in week 22. Despite this recent 6% read more

The peach season is about to begin in Naoussa, the main growing area in Greece for this crop. However, market executives declare that they are unable to assess how the season will turn out. "We are facing a very confusing situation and, honestly, we don't know what to expect. Overall, production read more

Considered a smaller drupe fruit along with cherries and plums, the apricot has never been able to compete with peaches and nectarines in terms of surface area and volume. However, in recent years it has consolidated its position, with cultivated hectares in the estate - unlike the peach - and consumption. read more

The volume of stone fruit is gradually increasing in Lérida, where companies like Conjuntfruit are already harvesting peaches, nectarines, and donut peaches. "As we predicted a few weeks ago, the season overall is running from 2-3 days up to a week late, depending on the variety," stated Rodrigo. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more

Our monitoring of the Italian wholesale markets continues to track the trends of summer fruits. This week we are in Pescara, inside the La Valle della Pescara agri-food center, where we gathered feedback from Angelo Palestini, the owner. read more

The BMTI and Italmercati Shopping Basket recommends the most convenient seasonal agri-food products for this week. As for fruits, strawberries, which are abundant in the markets, have wholesale prices that have decreased by 9.9% compared to last week. read more

Excessive rainfall, late frosts, new plant diseases, rising costs, and difficulties in finding skilled labor are some of the causes of the drastic decrease in peach cultivation areas in Italy. Some of these issues can be addressed by implementing solutions, and the international situation also plays a role. read more

During the FlowerTrials event from June 10-13, Walter Blom Plants will showcase three new cultivars: Hemerocallis 'Stella', Verbascum 'Peach Champagne', and Polemonium 'Violet Eye'. These introductions coincide with the company's 15th anniversary, highlighting its evolution into a specialist in perennials. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

The European 2025 campaign for peaches, nectarines, and apricots is expected to decline: according to estimates presented during the webinar organized by Medfel, the overall production is projected to be around 3.2 million tons, a 7% decrease compared to the over 3.4 million tons from last year. read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

Overall, the represented countries Spain, Italy, Greece, and France expect a total volume of 2,579,436 tonnes for peaches and nectarines (including flat peaches and nectarines as well as industrial peaches), which represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. read more