Plums

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

The selection of gift boxes at the fruit market is expanding, with designs tailored for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival next month. Among these, gift boxes containing apples and oranges are the most sought-after. Seasonal fruits such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Xinjiang plums are also available. read more

The plum harvest in northern Moldova is currently in full swing. Farmers are gathering this season's crop, with the majority of it intended for export. However, due to the hot weather and severe drought, farmers are expecting a modest yield. Constantin Andriuță, a farmer from Soroca District, is currently in the midst of harvesting. read more

The prices of industrial plums have already experienced several decreases and a few increases this season. A true price rollercoaster. Currently, the prices are in a fluctuating phase. It is difficult to predict what will happen to them in September, as they may continue to fluctuate depending on market conditions. read more

Xinjiang plums have experienced high levels of production this season as the region enters its peak harvest period. In the past, strong winds and sandstorms in Jiashi, the main plum-producing area, frequently led to significant fruit loss. However, this year's favorable weather has resulted in a read more

Fruit specialists at The Custom Plum Company, located in Paarl, have discovered five interspecific plum varieties during their evaluation trials in the Klein-Karoo and Boland regions, according to Jannie Marais. "These varieties are notable for their excellent storage capacity," he mentioned. read more

There are noticeably fewer domestic plums this year compared to previous years. Nevertheless, the pressure on wholesale prices of these fruits in the fresh market continues. How effective is this pressure? What are the current prices of plums in the Polish wholesale market? read more

The classification as a subspecies of plum, however, took place only in the middle of the 20th century under the scientific name "Prunus domestica subspecies syriaca", as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In colloquial language, this yellow plum variety is referred to as read more

For several weeks now and expectedly until mid-September, fruit farmers have been harvesting the delicious fruits from the trees and are expecting a good yield, as stated by the Chamber of Agriculture NRW. The early start of the vegetation in spring has led to an earlier harvest. read more

According to analysts from EastFruit, the Ukrainian plum market is currently dealing with an oversupply issue, leading to a substantial drop in prices. Local wholesale businesses are experiencing weak demand for plums, while the supply of plums keeps increasing due to seasonal factors. read more

In the first half of the season, there were some challenges, but the second half of the 2024 plum season is unfolding in a fairly balanced market. "At the beginning of the season, our crop projections were more positive than the actual harvest. We expected a shortfall of 20-30%, but... read more

As the fifth season of Lovita® plums approaches, growers are set to harvest 800 tonnes of heart-shaped, red-fleshed plums from the Occitanie and Provence regions of France. These will be available on shelves starting September 2. While this year's yield is slightly lower than last year's, the quality remains excellent. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have reported that the Ukrainian plum market is currently dealing with an excess supply, leading to a notable decrease in prices. Local wholesale companies are experiencing weak demand for plums, as the quantity of plums available continues to increase due to seasonal influences. read more

In Amsterdam, the holidays will last for another two weeks. As a result, it appears that some items are available earlier than usual, but this is solely because of the late holidays. For example, the first Delbare summer apples are already available. These sales always do well. read more

Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for blueberries and watermelons. In the 33rd week, the average price for a kilogram of blueberries was 10.17 euros. This represents an increase of 28.2% compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (7.03 euros/kg). read more

The plum season in Poland is gaining scale and pace. New varieties are entering the market. Additionally, there is still an influx of imports into the country. Despite the high prices of domestic plums, at least for now, they are resisting the pressure of discounts. How are plum prices shaping up in the wholesale market right now? read more

2024 is expected to be a great year for plums. The Swiss Fruit Association (SOV) anticipates a production of approximately 3,700 tonnes, with over 500 tonnes of Swiss plums being harvested weekly by September 9th. To successfully market this large quantity of plums, strong cooperation between all parties involved will be crucial. read more

This will result in the lowest apple harvest since 2017 (596,700 tons) expected for 2024. The also low apple harvest of the previous year is expected to be significantly undercut in 2024 - according to initial estimates by around 207,600 tons (-22.1%). read more

Already in July, the first varieties were harvested - but now, in mid-August, the harvest of the most well-known plum variety, Fellenberg, is beginning. A large harvest demands cooperation from all players in the fruit industry. To market this quantity, a good collaboration with the trade is needed. read more