Plums

Domestic offerings dominated the plum sector, with various top varieties and Cacaks varieties forming the basis of the range. According to BLE, the presence of Bühler Frühzwetschge increased, while that of Katinka decreased. New additions to the range were Ersinger Frühzwetschge, Fellenberg
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On Tuesday, August 6, the variety meeting on Peach, Plum, and Fire Blight was held at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta. read more

Crisp red plums from Sichuan, China are about to be introduced to the market, with the production season expected to last around one and a half months. Mr. Gu Tao, the head of Sichuan Meitesen Agriculture, mentioned that hailstorms in several planting areas this year have caused significant damage to the fruits. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

What is the current situation in the plum processing industry? How is the demand for these fruits shaping up? What are the current price trends in this sector of the wholesale fruit market? read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

This is also reflected in the consumption numbers. Last year, a whopping 1.1 kg of stone fruit per capita was consumed. More than half of this (44,000 t/2023) came from domestic cultivation - primarily from Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Lower Saxony, as reported by German Fruit. read more

In the Polish plum market, the early variety Lepotica still reigns supreme, but this picture is slowly changing. Other varieties are entering the game. There are already quite a few Węgierek plums. The first offers for sale of Jubileum and Mieszańca plums have appeared. How are plum prices shaping up in large wholesale quantities? read more

One year follows another and none are the same. "Last year was a pleasure," says Pierre Dorsaz. Conversely, the fruit grower from Riddes, who grows apricots, plums, apples, and pears on several hectares in the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais, does not hesitate to mention this year as a read more

We are still in the fairly early stage of the domestic plum season. However, the price trends we are observing in the wholesale trade of these fruits are not favorable for growers. How are the prices of Polish plums shaping up in the wholesale market? read more

ILIPsi once again proves to be a leading partner for the fruit and vegetable sector, offering innovative and customized solutions. The high-quality food packaging company has indeed developed an innovative packaging solution for Metis®, the brand of premium juicy and crunchy plums. read more

Sustainability and customization. Granfrutta Zani has chosen the innovative Ilip packaging for the premium Metis plums brand. The ezy:split hybrid basket that enhances the premium Metis Crate product. read more

The Polish plum season is still in its early stages and far from reaching its peak supply. However, there is already significant price pressure on these fruits in the wholesale market. The pressure is effective. What are the current prices of plums in the Polish wholesale market? read more

La Unió Llauradora points out that the price of watermelon in the fields of the Valencian Community has dropped by an average of 38% compared to the previous season despite having a large

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Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more

The Polish plum season started earlier than usual, which is a typical phenomenon in this year's fruit market. Therefore, it is not surprising that the plum harvesting is gaining momentum relatively quickly, and new varieties are appearing on the market. How are the prices of plums shaping up in the Polish wholesale market? read more

Meanwhile, according to Olivier Lefebvre, responsible for the Brands department at Star Fruits, there is no longer any need to explain the virtues of plums to retailers. And yet: "With their mix of sweetness, crunch, and juiciness, they promise a true delight," convincing with their "juicy texture." read more

This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability" read more