Plums

The campaign for drupes under the Aop Luce brand is overall positive. With CEO Giacomo Galdiero and Commercial Manager Loredana Di Mambro, we have analyzed the production trends of peaches, nectarines, donut peaches, plums, and apricots for the season that will continue until October. read more

Po nieprawie całkowitym braku owoców pestkowych z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) w tym sezonie, śliwki do suszenia z regionu są wysyłane pomimo krótkiego zbioru. "Mimo wszystko było nadal całkiem spory zbiór," mówi Gagan Grewal z firmy HG Produce z Abbotsford w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, zauważając, że śliwki do suszenia są późniejszym zbiorem w porównaniu. read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

In central and southern Germany, only isolated quantities of plums are now being harvested, with remaining stocks being marketed in the next two weeks. With the end of the German plum harvest, prices for German produce have slightly stabilized. read more

The Barnards' plum plantation covers 7 hectares. "The plum was not bred to set records. It comes from a commercial tree with about 150 plums on it. I didn't make any special preparations to get it to grow so big," Dean Barnard is quoted as saying. read more

While plums and yellow peaches are the main stone fruit items for the industry in California during the fall, other stone fruit items will be finishing up soon. Historically, peaches in the state have been available until October, and plums even later. However, the duration of availability for both items depends on the weather and the quality of the products. read more

Sezon na greckie brzoskwinie i nektarynki dobiegł końca. Już było niewiele owoców pozostawionych nieskubanych z powodu wczesnej dojrzałości i zbiorów w tym sezonie, ale po ostatnim silnym burzowym weekendzie niemal nic nie zostało, ponieważ wiosenne wichury spowodowały znaczne szkody w sadach w Macedonii Zachodniej. read more

Metis® celebrates its 10 years on the market with an exciting season: a process of continuous improvement that involves all players and is a guarantee for consumers. Metis®, the fruit that arises from the natural cross between a plum and an apricot, is experiencing a read more

Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers in South Africa, have achieved a global milestone by growing a plum weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz), surpassing the previous record by 109.78 g (3.8 oz). This record-breaking fruit, harvested from their Oppie Plaas Boerdery, emerged from a commercial farming operation. read more

South African farmers Dean and Deon Barnard have cultivated the world's heaviest plum, weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz). read more

For the tomato sector, 2024 has not been a very easy year so far due to the lack of supply and plummeting prices. But after the collapse in May, where prices hit rock bottom, it finally seems that a positive phase has returned. We discuss this with Eugenio at IFN. read more

"It has been a plum season with its ups and downs so far," reports plum importer Jan Gütinger in response to an inquiry. "On June 18, we were able to offer the first Serbian early plums of the Rana variety (Cacaks Frühe), the earliest ever. We then continued with Cacaks Schöne from Bosnia at the end of June." read more

Australia and Vietnam have aimed to boost trade between the two countries through a new bilateral agricultural agreement that allows for the export of Australian plums to Vietnam and Vietnamese passionfruit to Australia. read more

Summerfruit Australia Limited welcomes the news that Vietnam is granting access to Australian plums. Trevor Ranford, CEO of Summerfruit Australia, attended the signing ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Australia's stonefruit industry. He was accompanied by officials from the Australian and Vietnamese governments. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. As a result, the revenues of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

The late frost at the end of April severely impacted the Austrian fruit industry this year. This affected not only the main crops like apples, berries, and plums but also niche products from local fruit cultivation. "Table grapes were also affected this year, despite grapes being less." read more

The selection of gift boxes at the fruit market is expanding, with designs tailored for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival next month. Among these, gift boxes containing apples and oranges are the most sought-after. Seasonal fruits such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Xinjiang plums are also available. read more

The plum harvest in northern Moldova is currently in full swing. Farmers are gathering this season's crop, with the majority of it intended for export. However, due to the hot weather and severe drought, farmers are expecting a modest yield. Constantin Andriuță, a farmer from Soroca District, is currently in the midst of harvesting. read more