Plums

According to FAO data for 2024, the Republic of Moldova remains a significant contributor to fruit production in Europe, particularly for traditional crops. The country's apple production has reached approximately 405,000 tonnes per year, positioning Moldova in the top 10 apple producers in Europe and underscoring its strategic importance in the region. read more

At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

The Metis plum brand is achieving strong results for 2025, thanks to robust sales, successful store activations, and significant growth in its digital presence. "Once again, this year demonstrates the effectiveness of a well-rounded marketing strategy that incorporates product innovation, compelling communication, and..." read more

At the end of last week, the FDSEA of Manche warned of an "unprecedented crisis" affecting vegetable growers in the department. Following a very challenging summer, prices for winter vegetables have sharply declined and no longer cover production costs. Leek and cabbage prices have plummeted after a disastrous season. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more

The premium Metis plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is experiencing a double-digit market growth. This year's harvest, completed at the end of September, allowed the product to remain on sale until early November. read more

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have always been significant. They played a key role in his childhood in Kaneohe, where his grandmother made lei and ti leaf offerings, his mother and sister performed hula dances, and the house was constantly scented with blossoms. "I grew up surrounded by flowers." read more

The Tbilisi-based flower shop Plumeria is experiencing a significant decline in sales this year. According to company manager Eka Vardukadze, revenue in 2025 has dropped by 30% compared to 2024. She told BM.GE that increased competition and the growing number of flower shops are key factors. read more

The situation in the vegetable sector is not the best and the abnormal weather is certainly not helping. Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the Verde Sud company operating within the fruit and vegetable market of Vittoria (Ragusa), one of the most important hubs, shared this with IFN. read more

The prices paid to farmers are plummeting, while production costs remain high, leading many companies to operate at a loss, also due to unfair competition from imports from abroad. This is stated by Coldiretti in their commentary. read more

In the autumn of 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decline as a result of overproduction. Farm-gate prices plummeted to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) below production costs, while retail prices remained as high as 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg). The previous year, reduced yields due to drought...

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José Tomás Quezada, the general manager of Agrícola Siemel, holds an optimistic yet pragmatic outlook on the future of Chile's dried plum industry. Despite anticipating a 20% increase in supply from 2025 to 2030, this growth poses the challenge of expanding the market and maintaining a balance. read more

Starting mid-week, there has been a significant increase in arrivals of Chilean air-freighted cherries, leading to a noticeable surge in customer traffic at fruit markets. The variety of brands and types of cherries available has expanded significantly compared to the past two weeks, with new arrivals such as Royal Dawn and Sweet. read more

Fronted by a wide array of plump, bright orange pumpkins and hanging plants, locally owned creativity blooms inside 1-800Flowers|Flowerama Iowa City. Rows of vibrant greenery and flowers flourish throughout the store, mingling with painted clay pots, intricate decorations, and stocked shelves. read more

The campaign for the Angeleno plum, the symbol variety of Italian plums and flagship of Piedmontese production, continues at full speed. This is reported by Stefania Mana, commercial manager of the Joinfruit group, an organization of fruit and vegetable producers based in Verzuolo (Cuneo). read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

For years, within the category of fruit pulps, the segment of functional references has conquered a stable and recognized role. In this context, Natura Nuova's Prunolaxdi reaffirms its market leader position, with sales performance superior to the main competitors, both in read more

South African stonefruit producers are predicting a significant increase in nectarine production this season, with more modest growth expected for plums and peaches. read more