Plums

It is currently a challenging market for mangoes. Sluggish consumption is affecting sales volumes, leading to plummeting prices. "Imports are weak, prices are low, and we are struggling to sell our volumes due to low demand. read more

Moroccan tomato producers are updating their catalogue this summer in response to the constantly changing market and phytosanitary conditions that affect variety selection. An example of this is seen in the company Ô Fresh, as described by their export manager, Oumaima Ibnoutabet. read more

The demand for stone fruit has decreased in the past three weeks. For plums, it is expected that sales will increase again in the upcoming weeks before the harvest of the Angeleno variety, which has been delayed this year. In the meantime, there should be a more plentiful supply of black varieties. read more

In parts of Europe, recent heatwaves have caused difficulties for fruit production. In southern France, temperatures have reached 40°C, resulting in dry soils, early harvests, and sunburnt fruit. In Luxembourg, temperatures exceeding 35°C have been recorded, but the conditions have not raised any concerns. read more

The largest cultivation areas for plums and damsons are located in Baden-Württemberg with 1,700 hectares and in Rhineland-Palatinate with 900 hectares. Despite the direct proximity of these two states, there are significant regional differences in the harvest quantity compared to the previous year. In Baden-Württemberg... read more

"It offers the possibility to generate intellectual property for genetically unaltered plant varieties," emphasizes Igor Pacheco, associate professor and corresponding author. The Japanese plum is one of the most important fruit varieties for national export. read more

The prices of apples, cherries, plums, and strawberries showed mixed movements this week compared to the previous reporting period. The data indicates both increases and decreases in average prices, reflecting contrasting trends within the different fruit categories. Specifically, Bramley's apples... read more

With the beginning of the harvest season, the fruits are now reaching the shelves of Tesco stores across the UK. The company attributes this success to new cultivation methods as well as more productive and flavor-intense varieties. read more

Stone fruit sales are going well this season, as per Erik-Jan Thur from Marni Fruit. "At the start of the season, there were some challenges, as the Murcia region had a prolonged presence in the market due to favorable weather conditions, which made it difficult for regions like Lleida. read more

Przybytki peruwiańskich borówek zwiększyły się, a rozmiary głównie wynoszą 18 mm i więcej. Według handlowców, z powodu obecnego środowiska konsumenckiego, peruwiańskie borówki są wyceniane na około 13,70 USD za skrzynkę (100 jenów), co oznacza spadek o około 25%–30% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sprzedaż jest... read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

India's domestic plum supplies, which are available from April to August, are coming to an end, and importers are getting ready for the transition to international supply, according to Zain-ul Abdin, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Al Hassan. "Chinese plums have started arriving since July, and... read more

Approximately 300,000 tons are attributed to sweet cherries and 100,000 tons to sour cherries. This information comes from a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the report, the main growing areas are Izmir (sweet cherries) and Afyonkarahisar (sour cherries). read more

The apple production is estimated to be around 3.6 million tons, which is about 5% more than in 2024. The pear harvest is expected to be about 5% higher than the previous year, reaching approximately 77,600 tons. Plum production is projected to increase by 33% to around 126,800 tons. The sour cherry harvest will be... read more

This year's plum harvest in the key growing region of Rheinhessen, Germany, is currently in full swing. Just like last year, the first early plums were harvested in mid-July, and the harvest of the popular Cacak's Schöne variety is now picking up pace. read more

The Lorraine Mirabelle plum season is in full swing! As early as the end of July, the first fruits were picked in excellent conditions. "The weather has been favorable to the development of the fruit, with alternating periods of sunshine and rain. We are confident about the quality of the plums." read more

This is the first time that access has been agreed for an entire fruit category. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes will be part of the access agreement. read more

British plum production, which has been declining for over 35 years, is showing signs of recovery in 2025. This year's harvest is expected to be the largest in three years, with volumes projected to double compared to last year. The 2025 harvest is now available in Tesco stores across the UK. read more

At B&B Fruit, the Pickstar 4.0 has been in operation since this week. The electric harvester, previously used mainly for harvesting hard fruit, has now been adapted for harvesting plums. This makes the Bunt family the first in the Netherlands to do so, reports NFO. On the farm in Herveld, a read more