Plums

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

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 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

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

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

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

From January to May 2025, Kazakhstan exported 724 tonnes of apricots, which is 1.8 times more than in the same period last year. The entire volume was shipped to Russia. Plum exports increased by 7.5 times to 178 tonnes, also destined for Russia. Peach and nectarine exports grew almost 15-fold, reaching 104.9 tonnes. read more

Driven by a desire to further diversify their farms and ensure their resilience, Blue Whale started researching plum varieties in the 2000s. "Our strength at Blue Whale lies in our capability to pinpoint the top products that appeal to consumers and expand the American-Japanese category," more... read more

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Swiss plums are now being produced under the sustainability program "Sustainability Fruits" for the first time. This is a significant step towards an even more responsible and sustainable fruit production in the future. Consumers can therefore not only expect read more

As the British retailer Tesco reports, the fruits of the 2025 harvest have now arrived on the shelves of supermarkets across the country. This year's increase in quantity is mainly attributed to new cultivation methods as well as more productive and flavorful varieties. read more

Branża śliwek w Wielkiej Brytanii odradza się z największym plonem od trzech lat, według Tesco. read more

The packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with Metis plums to introduce a new line of branded packaging at Tesco. read more

The watermelon campaign is going well, with high volumes and excellent quality. On the other hand, the quantities of netted melons are decreasing. Peaches and nectarines are also decreasing, but there is growth in larger-sized Italian plums and apricots. The new campaign for dry onions has started. read more

The measure to increase the customs quotas for plums, apples, grapes, and cherries is seen as a recognition of the growing importance of Moldova in the European supply chain for horticultural products. These products are among the most important commodities of the Moldovan economy. read more

The Golden Nai plum grown in Honghe, Yunnan Province, has recently entered its harvest season. With local plum trees now more mature, this year's output has seen a significant increase, doubling compared to last year. "Golden Nai plums perform exceptionally well in Yunnan. In previous years, the read more

A revision of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) enhances export opportunities for Moldova in the EU market, as per an announcement by the European Commission. Export quotas for plums, apples, table grapes, and cherries will escalate, while imports of grape juice, tomatoes, and other products will also be affected positively. read more

The summer season brings with it the most intense flavors of fresh fruit, and among these are the stone fruits - peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums - which are once again taking center stage for Coop Sole, one of the most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives on the national scene. read more