Plums

With the arrival of summer, local markets in New Zealand are now showcasing the first summer fruits of the season. Dean Smith, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Summerfruit NZ, announced the start of the harvest season for cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, and plums. The early harvest has... read more

After a successful winter trial in the years 2023 and 2024, where Rijk Zwaan achieved a yield of 230 cucumbers per m², the team is now motivated to further increase the results. Marcel van Koppen, Crop Coordinator Cucumber, explains: "The plan is to increase the percentage of... read more

The persistent drought in Morocco has significantly decreased the demand for fruit plants. Driss Bouhri, a nurseryman from Meknes, stated: "The demand is plummeting year after year, and we still can't see the light at the end of the tunnel." Bouhri, who manages and owns Pépinière Bouhri, also mentioned: read more

The sales campaign of the premium Metis® plum, a result of the natural cross between plum and apricot, closed earlier than expected in these days due to high demand. The year has been very interesting: despite the hailstorms last spring, the. read more

Higher volumes compared to last year and production of excellent quality. The sales campaign of the premium Metis plum has just ended these days. "The campaign ended earlier than expected," explains Antonio Zani, the commercial office manager for Italy at Granfrutta Zani, "thanks also to the. read more

"We cultivate fresh produce, which makes up 60% of our international sales, along with a range of processed products sold under our main brand 'Così Com'è'. The growth trajectory is promising, especially since our products are premium quality and require meticulous attention to health and... read more

South African plum, peach, and nectarine producers have invested in new varieties and areas, so exports are expected to increase in the upcoming season. There is also hope that changes at the port of Cape Town will lead to more reliable services. read more

Projections indicate that the export volumes of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all anticipated to increase compared to last year. This growth is attributed to investments in expanding the planted area and introducing new varieties. Additionally, there is cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more dependable service. read more

South African exports of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to increase this season due to investments in the planted area and new varieties. Additionally, there is a cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more reliable service. read more

This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year. read more

Two recognized stone fruit experts - Peter Hilsendegen, DLR Rheinpfalz, and Thorsten Espey, LVWO Weinsberg - will give lectures on the topics of plums and cherries, presenting and explaining new trends in varieties, cultivation practices, and cultivation techniques. read more

In the context of the commitment in Italy with an integrated marketing and communication activity aimed at promoting the versatility, high quality, and distinctive taste of California Prunes, the California Prune Board (CPB) - representing growers and packers of prunes read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

For many years, growers of sweet cherries, plums, and other stone fruit have depended on the innovative covering systems from VOEN Vöhringer. In recent years, solutions for protecting a wide range of soft fruit crops, particularly raspberries and blueberries, have also become increasingly... read more

The season of fresh Polish plums is definitively coming to an end. Dessert fruits are disappearing from the wholesale market, but there are still buyers who continue to demand fruits for processing. What are the prices of the last Polish plums? read more

The horticultural campaign in Sicily is almost continuous, with only a few weeks break in August. It transitions from long-cycle productions to short-cycle summer productions, and then back to autumn-winter productions that last until late spring. In this context, tomato transplants are often... read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Dzięki nowoczesnym, chronionym strukturom, produkcje ogrodnicze z Sycylii są teraz dostępne przez cały rok. Z kolei OP Albani ma wszystko, co potrzebne do uprawy i zbiorów warzyw przez cały rok, bez przerwy. Jest to możliwe dzięki doskonałemu zarządzaniu i technicznemu... read more

Urząd Celnictwa i Ochrony Granic, funkcjonariusze Biura Operacji Terenowych oraz specjaliści ds. rolnictwa przydzielani do urządzenia Pharr International Bridge skonfiskowali 14 745 funtów świeżnych owoców hog plum i passion fruit. "Nasza misja ochrony amerykańskiego rolnictwa jest równie ważna jak... read more

Flower shops in Tijuana expect another year of plummeting sales for marigolds, the popular Día de los Muertos flower used to decorate grave sites and altars dedicated to the dead. Sales of "cempasúchil," as the flower is called in Mexico, have been dropping for 13 consecutive years. read more