Plums

Indie agritech company, Superplum, introduced ready-to-eat mangoes by utilizing new state-of-the-art automated ripening facilities. read more

EastFruit analysts have observed an intriguing trend in the Central Asian berry market. Following significant losses incurred by local freezers from freezing raspberries in the 2022/23 season due to the plummeting prices on the global market for this frozen berry, in the 203/24 season, freezers did not. read more

A drop of between 30 and 40% in plum production in Extremadura, Spain's main production area for this fruit, is not leading to significantly higher prices compared to last season. This poses a challenge, especially for large companies with high costs. The abundance of small-sized plums is also impacting the market. read more

Superplum has started its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar reach peak production. read more

SecondFlor Europe, a company in the preserved flower industry, is excited to announce the launch of three new hydrangea colors: Blue Lagoon, Light Plum, and Cappuccino. The company's team expresses, "These new additions are sure to spark creativity among floral designers and enthusiasts throughout Europe, providing a fresh perspective." read more

flat pejsons, starts at the end of April with apricots and cherries from Anatolia, followed by peaches and nectarines in May, and ends in October with late plum varieties,” Oguz explains. read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more

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

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

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

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