Plums

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

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

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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

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 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

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

For apricots and plums, both belonging to the drupe family, the peak selling period in large-scale retail distribution is concentrated between late spring and early summer, in a significantly narrower timeframe compared to more seasonally diversified products. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen owoców pokazują spadek średnich cen kilku odmian jabłek. Jabłka Bramley's Seedling zanotowały spadek średniej ceny z £1.37 za kilogram w zeszłym tygodniu do £1.25 w tym tygodniu, co oznacza spadek o £0.12. Inne odmiany jabłek z końca sezonu zanotowały bardziej znaczący spadek, z... read more

What is harvested there also finds its buyers: Around 77,000 tons of plums and damsons were consumed nationwide in Germany in 2024 - a value that is estimated to increase to 78,500 tons for this year according to the current AMI market analysis 2025. This corresponds to a per capita consumption of almost 950. read more

The French plum season looks very promising, with the first varieties going on sale at the end of June. "All the American-Japanese varieties are of really high quality this year. These include Soriana, Obilnaya, which is nearing the end of its season, Ruby Sun - whose harvest has begun - Sapphire, and read more

At the end of June, the new Metis campaign kicked off, featuring premium plums resulting from the natural crossbreeding of different plum and apricot varieties. These products have been on Italian and European shelves for over ten years. Let's catch up with Antonio Zani from the sales office. read more

The 2025 campaign of Metis® plums has started off strong, with an offer that stands out for its generous size and high quality. This fruit, which has been a reference point for Italian consumers for over ten years, is the result of a natural cross between different varieties of plums. read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms its role as a guide for seasonal, mindful, and sustainable shopping by recommending the products to buy this week. read more

Since yesterday, the new season of organic plums has started again at BelOrta. This project, launched a few years ago, is steadily gaining momentum, and a solid month of sales is expected this season. "Finally, a good plum from the north again," laughs Gunther De Vadder, organic manager at. read more