Plums

The first quarter does not bring satisfaction to Italian foreign trade, as demonstrated by a significantly negative trade balance (-96 thousand tons). What is particularly worrying is the trend: the deficit compared to last year has more than doubled. At the very least, the equivalent. read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

Plant breeder, Terra Nova Nurseries, is reintroducing the trailing varieties of heucherella and tiarella. Among these reintroduced varieties are Heucherella 'Plum Cascade', Heucherella 'Redstone Falls', Heucherella 'Yellowstone Falls', Tiarella 'Happy Trails', and Tiarella 'Appalachian Trail'. These plants have been... read more

For the Mirabelles de Lorraine plums, this season is shaping up to be very promising, as the fruits are still growing in early June. "The flowering period was excellent, with abundant blossoms. For the most part, flowering occurred under favorable conditions, except for certain areas that were affected by." read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

The plum harvest has already begun in the Spanish province of Badajoz, in the Extremadura region, where production is expected to decrease by over 30% compared to last year and by between 50% and 60% compared to 2022, when yields were normal. The limited fruit setting and acreage are contributing to this decrease. read more

In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence,"

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In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence," read more

The Vilmorin-Mikado assortment is enriched with a new variety of midi-plum tomato, called Teocle F1, which is born from the desire to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding market, responding to the requirements of the entire supply chain, from producer to consumer. read more

During the Open Day in Fondi on May 27th at the Agricultural Company Petrillo Roberto, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds presented to industry operators Doryta, the midi plum which represents the evolution of Piccadilly, a true gem of the Italian agri-food tradition. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds introduces the latest innovation in tomatoes: Doryta is the midi-plum variety that represents the evolution of Piccadilly. The presentation took place during the Open Day in Fondi at the Petrillo Roberto Farm. Less waste even at the point of sale with Doryta tomatoes. read more

A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the relevant plant protection product may be used to combat plum fruit moths (Cydia funebrana) on plums, damsons, mirabelles, and greengages beyond the existing approval from May 23rd to September 19th, 2024. read more

Overall, the agricultural organization expects a total harvest of 13,120 tons of summer fruit in Valencia. Out of this, 6,500 tons (50%) are accounted for by peaches, Paraguayos, and nectarines, 5,223 tons (40%) by plums, and 1,355 tons (10%) by apricots. 75% (9,878 tons) of the production comes from the province. read more

After touring all the production areas in the Valencian Community, the organization expects around 13,120 tons of summer fruit, of which 50% (6,500 t) would be peaches, Paraguayos, and nectarines; 40% (5,223 t) plums, and a read more

The European Union imports a significant portion of its plums from the Republic of Moldova. In 2023, Moldovan plums accounted for 25% of the EU's plum market, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dumitru Alaiba, who also serves as the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. read more

The first nectarines of the 2024 season are already being harvested in the Spanish province of Badajoz, and similar to peaches and flat peaches, production volumes are expected to be normal. In less than a month, it will also be time to start with plums, which are Extremadura's most... read more

Unia Europejska pozyskuje znaczącą część swoich importowanych śliwek z Republiki Mołdawii. Faktycznie, w 2023 roku mołdawskie śliwki stanowiły 25% rynku śliwek UE. Te dane zostały podkreślone przez Wicepremiera Dumitru Alaiba, Ministra Rozwoju Gospodarczego i Cyfryzacji. read more

Lovita® has experienced significant growth. The heart-shaped red plum was introduced in 2018 at Fruit Attraction. It is now offered in juice, jam, and dried fruit forms. During medFEL 2024, Lovita made its debut with its own booth and showcased its latest line of processed products. Further trials are being conducted. read more

Wczesnym maja nocne przymrozki uszkodziły drzewa owocowe na terenie Ukrainy, pozostawiając rolników borykających się z poważnymi stratami. Właściciel farmy w regionie Dniepropietrowskim relacjonował, że po ciepłej wiośnie przymrozek 5 maja spowodował rozległe szkody. Choć niektóre morele przetrwały, wszystkie śliwy zostały utracone. read more