Persimmons

Full production for national persimmons, while the sale of clementines has started: the first Italian clementines arrived last week. The new harvest of Italian chestnuts has begun, with the first shipments also for the Marroni varieties. The Fuji apples are enjoying good success. read more

"At the moment, supermarkets are performing well, while wholesalers are facing challenges and selling less than anticipated," says Mirco Zoffoli, a salesman at Domenico Laghi in Forlì, as he assesses the current persimmon market. "Sales in the retail sector are strong and lively. If..." read more

It's mid-October and in the fruit and vegetable departments, one of the absolute protagonists is the persimmon. However, it hasn't always been like this; in fact, in recent years we have witnessed a significant evolution in the offerings. Domenica is the one who tells us about the enhancement of the persimmon. read more

Tomato kaki, as it is called in the Alto Palancia region of Castellón, its native growing region, is regaining popularity and surface area after years in which it seemed to be disappearing, thanks to the differentiation of this variety. "We started the tomato kaki season in the first week of read more

Opinion Poll, it seems that the general population is less happy with the rainy weather as it has caused some inconvenience and disruptions to daily activities. read more

Gradually, more producers are entering the sale of persimmons. In Spain, the supply is increasing. So far, the quantities can be marketed without any problems. The demand in Central Europe is strong. The German market is also developing lively. The share of households that recently read more

Hailstorms have affected approximately 1,500 hectares of production in the Valencia region, with citrus and persimmon crops being among the most severely impacted, according to the agricultural union Ava-Asaja. read more

Reaching mid-October, we are in the midst of the autumn campaign, and we visited Mercafir - the Multipurpose Food Center in Florence - to understand the dynamics at play with seasonal fruits. "Despite the temperatures being above the seasonal average for the past few..." read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has provided an update on the shift from southern hemisphere fruit to Moroccan citrus in preparation for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. "This year, we are grateful for an earlier beginning to the Moroccan season." read more

During an event attended by the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, the starting signal was given for the new harvest of this unique, Mediterranean and exotic fruit, which has already delighted the palates of consumers in more than 40 countries around the world. read more

The Persimon® brand, the only kaki in the world with a protected designation of origin, is starting the season by renewing its brand image to increase its international presence. The President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, participated in an event that marked the beginning of the campaign. read more

Peak production for Italian pumpkins, with the arrival of ornamental varieties in the markets as well. There is a growing demand for pomegranates and persimmons. Quantities of Abate pears are increasing, with the first harvests also for the Emiliana Kaiser variety. The harvest of Variegated radicchio has begun. read more

The trademark Persimon®, the only persimmon in the world with Protected Designation of Origin, is launching a new harvesting campaign by renewing its brand image to increase its international presence. In an event that has

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The harvest and marketing of Divino persimmons commenced in the first half of October, as predicted, partly due to colder-than-usual weather in September. "We kicked off on Monday, October 7th, with the delivery of the first six pallets to the wholesale markets of southern Italy, and ..." read more

Parasites and phytopathologies are undermining the persimmon harvest in the Valencian Community, which will suffer a 30% loss. These are harsh numbers for an industry that is already struggling. Despite meticulous agronomic controls, the absence of suitable active ingredients and a lack of methods... read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The persimmon campaign for Apofruit has already started a few weeks ago, thanks to the early variety Maxim® which is showing promising results, as explained by Marcello Guidi, export sales coordinator of the Romagna cooperative: "It is a variety with firm flesh that allows us to penetrate the market." read more

On one hand, a rebranding of the graphic image of the "PERSIMON®" brand has been carried out with the aim of giving it its own identity, featuring prominent typography and a strong personality that aims to define the brand's objectives.

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Po niezwykłym roku dla rolnictwa we wschodniej części Karoliny Północnej, zbiory batatów rozpoczęły się w pierwszym tygodniu września. Ciężka susza rozpoczęła się pod koniec maja i trwała aż do początku lipca. "Wreszcie przerwał ją nieustępliwy deszcz" - mówi Jacy Barnes Clapp z Farm Pak Products. Od tego czasu... read more

The campaign for peaches has started slightly earlier in the Romagna area, where Stefano Zavoli, owner of the homonymous farm and member of the Agribologna Consortium, began harvesting last week. The prospects for the season are promising, as attested by... read more