Śliwki stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród konsumentów w Indiach, co skutkuje rosnącą ilością importowanego owocu - powiedział Amit Sharma, właściciel indyjskiego handlowca świeżymi produktami Fresko Fruits: "Indyjski rynek świeżych owoców nadal wykazuje rosnące zainteresowanie importowanymi produktami, a śliwki nie są tutaj wyjątkiem. read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. 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

In the last ten years, in Spain, the consumption of fresh fruit has experienced a significant decline: it has decreased from 90.2 kilograms per capita in 2016 to an estimated 64.4 kilograms per capita for 2025. This represents a -30% change, indicating a noticeable shift in the dietary habits of families. 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 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

Po rozpoczęciu z cenami powyżej średniej, zwłaszcza dla wiśni i moreli, od połowy maja zaobserwowano "fazę surowego korekty na źródle" dla wszystkich owoców pestkowych, zgodnie z danymi MAPA, gdzie ceny nektarynek i wiśni spadły o 35,6% i 34,5% w tygodniu 20 w porównaniu. read more

Manasvi Khandelia, sales planner for the Indian fresh produce company Superplum, has announced that the lychee season in India has begun and harvesting is gaining momentum. He stated, "The lychee harvest has started, and we are distributing fresh lychees sourced from orchards in Bihar and West Bengal, regions known for their high-quality produce." read more

After peaking in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, lemon consumption in Italy has gradually declined in the following years. During the critical period, the positive perception related to the high vitamin content - considered useful in combating read more

Eid al-Adha is one of the most important dates in the Muslim calendar, and on this occasion, Muslims observe the ritual of sheep sacrifice. This year is exceptional in Morocco as Eid al-Adha will be celebrated without sacrifice, following a call from the King of Morocco to preserve the environment. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

The Spanish stone fruit campaign is starting amidst periods of constant rainfall and hailstorms in various production areas, leading to a sustained supply forecast despite expectations of lower production. Extremadura, one of the least [affected regions, is also gearing up for the campaign. read more

COT International attended Macfrut last week to introduce its new varieties of apricots, cherries, and plums. The event also served as a platform to emphasize the company's goals regarding varietal selection, which are centered around productivity for producers and taste for consumers. read more

The upcoming stone fruit season will not be without its challenges, says Yagmur Ozbutun, Export Area Executive at Ser Pak Packaging: "The year 2025 has started with a globally challenging season for stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, and plums. Spring frosts have caused significant crop." read more

Chilean dried plum exports reached 48 countries in the first three months of 2025, according to Chileprunes. According to FreshFruitPortal, shipments amounted to 12,897 metric tons (MT), valued at $39.5 million, based on customs data reported by the trade association. read more

Dzięki współpracy z Joy Wing Mau i Aeon Retail, indyjskie mango Superplum są teraz dostępne w Chinach po raz pierwszy. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly 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

For the second year in a row, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full production potential. Another announcement was made. read more

In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, a sudden cold spell in April has had a severe impact on the stone fruit crop, causing almost complete destruction of apricot, cherry, and cherry plum harvests. Reports suggest that some farms have experienced total losses. Olena Piskun, director of the agriculture department of the Mykolaiv Regional read more