Plums

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate for the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 59,000 MT (65,000 tons), marking a lower production volume compared to recent seasons. This will have implications for supply and trade planning in the upcoming years. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate of the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 65,000 tons, a production volume lower than the last seasons, but the quality of the fruit remains high and consistent. read more

The plum harvest has been ongoing for some time at B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the country. "We are currently harvesting Opal plums. I estimate the yield to be around 60%. That's a bit disappointing. The hot weather is slowing down the ripening process," says Marinus Bunt. read more

The plum campaign is in full swing. In addition to the Red varieties, we are expecting the arrival of Sangue di Drago, Goccia D'Oro, Obinaja, and the first Black varieties. The marketing of melons continues at good levels, thanks to the high quality of the product. The same cannot be said for apricots. read more

This year, a higher than average plum harvest is expected overall. This was the result of a survey conducted by AMI among representative producer organizations. In Northern Germany, the harvest could start a bit earlier than usual, leading to a delay in the harvest schedule. read more

Nectarine, peach, and flat peach volumes are decreasing in the Spanish region of Extremadura, but the plum season is now entering its full production phase. "The Black Splendor plum harvest started around three weeks ago, and now we are working with varieties such as the Crimson Glo and Black" read more

In a diplomatic development, Indian mangoes have made a resurgence in China this summer, highlighting a long history of diplomatic exchanges between China and India. Various premium Indian mango varieties such as 'Sindhoora', 'Banganapalli', 'Alphonso', 'Himsagar', 'Dussheri', 'Langra', and 'Chausa' are being featured… read more

A grand start in terms of size and quality, that of the premium Metis® plums, whose campaign began in late June. Metis®, present in Italian consumers' homes for over 10 years, is a unique fruit, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different varieties of. read more

The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a read more

Since 2022, there has been a national industry solution called "Sustainability Fruits" for pome fruits. Starting this season, the program is being expanded to include cherries and plums. Producers can choose from a range of measures and must achieve a specific points score, level of ambition. read more

The campaign for Granfrutta Zani's Viulèt brand plums will begin in a few weeks. "These are very sweet fruits with a Brix level of up to 23°, which will be available until the end of August," explains Italy Sales Manager Antonio Zani. There are three varieties. The first variety has black read more

Czy Twoja wawrzynowa roślina jest przegrana? Rododendron niedomagający? Śliwki plażowe zmęczone? Margery Daughtrey i jej prawdziwa pasja do fitopatologii mogą mieć rozwiązania. Entuzjastka ogrodnictwa ozdobnego wychowana w Crozet, Wirginia, przeniosła się na Long Island w 1978 roku, aby rozpocząć pracę jako fitopatolog.

Is your laurel a lost cause? Rhododendron rickety? Beach plums pooped? Margery Daughtrey and her true passion for plant pathology might have the resolutions. The Crozet, Virginia-raised ornamental horticulture enthusiast moved to Long Island in 1978 to start her role as plant pathologist. read more

Italian countryside is in crisis: there is a lack of workforce and the summer fruit harvest, such as peaches, apricots, and plums, is seriously at risk, as reported by Resto del Carlino from Cesena. Amid delays, lost harvests, and struggling warehouses, agricultural companies are denouncing the inefficiency of the... read more

Out of the total amount, 285,000 tons are accounted for by peaches, 59,000 tons by apricots, 7,500 tons by plums, and over 3,700 tons by cherries. "The numbers would have been much higher if it weren't for the severe hailstorms in May, which resulted in a loss of 58,000 tons of stone fruit." read more

"We are now at the start of the peach, nectarine, and apricot season. We get these fruits from Apulia. Additionally, we obtain our plums from Basilicata. Our harvesting will continue until September, with peaches and apricots being in season until the end of August. Despite the volumes not being as high as last year, the quality is exceptional." read more

The collection of plums has begun, with the red variety and Spring Smile. The apricot campaign is in full swing, with the first batches of the Pellecchiella cultivar. There is a strong demand for watermelons, now in full production. Prices of peaches and nectarines continue to decline. read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Cieza, located in the heart of Murcia's fruit-growing region, a particular type of stone fruit is becoming increasingly popular each season. Nectarines are the most sought after, followed by flat peaches, yellow (pavía) or red peaches, and plums. Plums and apricots have seen a decline in demand. read more

Śliwki stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród konsumentów w Indiach, co skutkuje rosnącą ilością importowanego owocu - powiedział Amit Sharma, właściciel indyjskiego handlowca świeżymi produktami Fresko Fruits: "Indyjski rynek świeżych owoców nadal wykazuje rosnące zainteresowanie importowanymi produktami, a śliwki nie są tutaj wyjątkiem. read more

In the last ten years, in Spain, the consumption of fresh fruit has experienced a significant decline: it has decreased from 90.2 kilograms per capita in 2016 to an estimated 64.4 kilograms per capita for 2025. This represents a -30% change, indicating a noticeable shift in the dietary habits of families. read more