Plums

In Moldova, on a fertile plain just a few kilometers from the meandering Dniester River and a mere 30-minute drive from the capital city of Chisinau, stand Velfruct's apple and plum orchards. A modern building housing offices and a cold storage and packaging area flank these orchards. This fruit company, read more

Domestic plums were the most common, but their availability decreased noticeably as the season progressed. Presenta and Hauszwetschge were the main varieties available, with a few other top varieties and President also offered. Stanley plums were imported from the Republic of Moldova and Serbia. read more

Niedawna ceremonia oznaczała rozpoczęcie eksportu marakui wietnamskiej do Australii, równocześnie z rozpoczęciem importu śliwek australijskich do Wietnamu. Ten rozwój został ogłoszony przez przedstawicieli Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich, razem z Australijskim. read more

Plump table grapes have been growing and thriving in the greenhouse of Heinsberg gardener Heribert Kremers (62) since 2011. However, the table grape pioneer will soon be closing his business for good. "Due to a lack of successors, table grape cultivation will come to an end at the end of this season." read more

W roku 2024 producenci śliwek z Mołdawii borykali się z wyzwaniami związanymi z niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, w tym brakiem letnich opadów deszczu i rekordowo wysokimi temperaturami, które wpłynęły zarówno na plony, jak i jakość śliwek. Uczestnicy rynku przewidują wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu śliwkowego. Kraj... read more

The Sapore di Romagna Cooperative, with over 60,000 quintals of plums marketed, will present a project at Fruit Attraction (October 8-10, 2024) aimed at amplifying the growing interest in the Angeleno variety of which it is a specialist (38,000 quintals). "We have invested in" read more

ISI Sementi has always been a leader in the midi plum segment, as evidenced by the slogan: "Where there is Plum, there is ISI." In addition to the historically well-known and successful varieties in our range, such as Proxy F1, Pixel F1, and Dominus F1, today we are introducing our first resistant midi plum variety. read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

"After a decade, we can say that the Metis® project has been a success," says Metis Marketing Director Olivier Lefebvre. "It's probably the biggest gamble ever in the European stone fruit sector and has succeeded in revolutionizing the plum segment by providing flavor, volumes, consistency and..." read more

The year 2024 has not been favorable for Moldovan plum producers. Orchardists report that a shortage of summer rainfall and record-high temperatures have negatively impacted both the quantity and quality of the fruit. Market participants also anticipate that the plum season in 2024 will end early. read more

The harvest of the Ente plum, the renowned variety used for producing Agen PGI prunes, concluded last week. Gaëtan Vergnes, Secretary General of the National Interprofessional Bureau of Prunes (BIP), provided an update on this year's campaign. "A Smaller Harvest than in 2023, But Not" read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The Spanish stone fruit season is now coming to an end, with a more limited commercial use of species such as nectarines and great sales for red/white peaches, Paraguayo peaches, and plums, for which there has been a really high demand. "We are currently selling Angeleno plums, the flagship read more

The campaign for drupes under the Aop Luce brand is overall positive. With CEO Giacomo Galdiero and Commercial Manager Loredana Di Mambro, we have analyzed the production trends of peaches, nectarines, donut peaches, plums, and apricots for the season that will continue until October. read more

Po nieprawie całkowitym braku owoców pestkowych z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) w tym sezonie, śliwki do suszenia z regionu są wysyłane pomimo krótkiego zbioru. "Mimo wszystko było nadal całkiem spory zbiór," mówi Gagan Grewal z firmy HG Produce z Abbotsford w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, zauważając, że śliwki do suszenia są późniejszym zbiorem w porównaniu. read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

In central and southern Germany, only isolated quantities of plums are now being harvested, with remaining stocks being marketed in the next two weeks. With the end of the German plum harvest, prices for German produce have slightly stabilized. read more

The Barnards' plum plantation covers 7 hectares. "The plum was not bred to set records. It comes from a commercial tree with about 150 plums on it. I didn't make any special preparations to get it to grow so big," Dean Barnard is quoted as saying. read more

While plums and yellow peaches are the main stone fruit items for the industry in California during the fall, other stone fruit items will be finishing up soon. Historically, peaches in the state have been available until October, and plums even later. However, the duration of availability for both items depends on the weather and the quality of the products. read more

Metis® celebrates its 10 years on the market with an exciting season: a process of continuous improvement that involves all players and is a guarantee for consumers. Metis®, the fruit that arises from the natural cross between a plum and an apricot, is experiencing a read more