Plums

"The plum market has been doing well," said Jean-Michel Lassabe, managing director of Apifood. "We have benefited from almost perfect weather conditions during production, allowing us to achieve exceptional quality with high sugar content." Lily Ploom Club varieties. read more

Lovita®, the heart-shaped red-fleshed plum, entered its 6th marketing season on September 1st, 2025, with particularly favorable market conditions. Positioned in the late market, Lovita benefits from an ideal window of opportunity this year, as production in other European countries was read more

In an unusual occurrence, the abundant supply of flowers has caused wholesale rates to plummet by nearly one-third compared to last week, despite the ongoing Onam festive season. While this price drop has been beneficial for buyers, wholesale sellers have reported difficulties in covering their costs. "The decrease in prices is a result of increased production." read more

The plum offer is wide, the new Gala apple productions are starting, both from the plain and mountain areas, with the first harvests of plain Golden Delicious apples. The tomato sector globally records a decrease of over 2%. The demand for pumpkins is not yet at full capacity. Prices are in. read more

W tym lecie pojawiło się więcej doniesień o wysokiej jakości produktów z Kalifornii, tym razem dotyczących śliwek. "Było mniej ekstremalnego ciepła, więc mniej szkód," mówi Blair Greenhill, wiceprezes ds. zakupów w firmie Nickey Gregory. "Pogoda była łagodniejsza. Czasami w dolinie San Joaquin temperatury są. read more

The National Trust has announced that there have been higher-than-expected harvest volumes of fruit and vegetables in its historic gardens in Devon. Warmer spring temperatures, followed by a wet June, have resulted in increased yields of apples, pears, plums, squash, and pumpkins. These crops are ripening earlier than usual. read more

"We have had a very good start to the plum season, with a balanced supply/demand ratio and very consistent prices," explains Alexandre Cancel, chairman of Vergers Cancel. The first part of the season was good until August 15th, when sales slowed down. "We are more than two weeks in, with a slight… read more

With the arrival of the first week of September, the season of Spanish apricots and cherries officially comes to a close. Peaches, nectarines, and flat peaches are now in the final straight, having already developed 90% of the crop, while plums remain the only fruit still in season. read more

The Brazilian onion market is currently facing a substantial surplus, with prices plummeting to just 0.57 BRL (€0.09) per kilogram—significantly below the production costs for farmers. In the last two months, the country has been dealing with an excess supply, causing prices to decrease and affecting producers across various regions. read more

Dorvalandro SRL, located in Mîndresti village, Telenești district, is continuing its plum exports to the European Union despite a season characterized by frosts and hailstorms. Managing director Adrian Caldare stated that over 80% of the harvest has been preserved, and the quality of the fruit remains high. read more

The export season for Moldovan plums in 2025 started later than usual, with a delay of nearly three weeks due to an unstable spring. Initial prices for the new crop were around 17-18 MDL/kg (€0.90). Wholesale prices then decreased steadily, hitting their lowest point of the season only in late July. By early read more

This week, prices of imported avocados, blueberries, and Xinjiang plums rose significantly due to reduced supply. At the same time, Vietnamese durian arrivals are increasing, with prices lower than last week, and the first batch of Cambodian durians has entered the market. Peruvian avocados are... read more

The European plum market is experiencing a renewed interest, thanks to a product that never disappoints and, if developed in premium lines capable of guaranteeing 18-20 degrees Brix, becomes a certainty of success. This is the case of Viulet, the new creation by Granfrutta Zani. read more

With the closure of August, the presence of plums in GDO stores increases, marking the final phase of the seasonality of summer drupes. Italiafruit News' analysis offers a snapshot of the assortments found in a sample of retail points in the Parma area. read more

Frullà expands its range with the launch of 100% Dried Plum in a double-pack tray (2x100 g), a convenient format that makes it even easier to consume this exceptional fruit. Following the success of the 90 g doypack format, the dried plum puree - made exclusively from read more

Domestic plums were clearly the market leaders, with a variety of top varieties such as Cacaks, Hauszwetschge, and Fellenberg being the most popular. The new additions to the range included Presenta and Ortenauer. According to the BLE, Hanita decreased in importance. Lepotica and Stanley were the main varieties. read more

Yuksel Seeds, an international seed company from Turkey, is celebrating the growing success of Tobralina, a mini-plum tomato variety, in Mexico's dynamic market. This achievement marks another milestone in Tobralina's global journey, following strong adoption in key markets such as Morocco. read more

The average price of blackberries has increased significantly this week. Prices have risen from last week's average of £6.35 per kilogram to £9.23 per kilogram. This represents an increase of £2.88, which is a 45% rise week-on-week. On the other hand, red currants have experienced a decrease in average prices. read more

In recent fruit markets, the prices of South African Gala apples have surged significantly due to supply shortages. Xinjiang plums have also experienced price hikes as arrivals decrease. Meanwhile, seasonal fruits for the Mid-Autumn Festival have started to become available. On the left: Xinjiang plums; On the right: Soft-seeded… read more

The summer fruit season in the province of Cuneo is coming to an end - as reported by targatocn.it. The harvest of late peaches is coming to a close and the Gala apple campaign is starting. Soon it will be the turn of plums, other apple varieties, and the few remaining kiwis. read more