Plums

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

TopFruit is launching three black-skinned plums that offer outstanding taste and early harvesting periods. These plums are known for their black skin and red flesh, and have been specifically chosen and cultivated to flourish in the Southern African climate. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

Switzerland is currently in the middle of its plum harvest season, with more than 500 tons of plums being harvested weekly until September 9, as announced by the Fruit Association. The harvest, which started in July, has now progressed to the stage where the well-known "Fellenberg" variety of plums is beginning to be harvested. read more

An increasingly wider range of domestic plum varieties is reaching the national wholesale market. This is clearly visible in the fresh market, including in terms of prices. How is the pricing situation in the plum procurement for processing sector? read more

At the middle of June - about eight days earlier than usual - the first plums of the Ruth Gerstetter variety were harvested in Rheinhessen. "The beginning of the season was challenging in terms of marketing, as consumers still had access to plenty of summer fruits like berries and stone fruits." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, szybki spadek cen zakupu malin został zaobserwowany we wszystkich głównych regionach produkcyjnych na Ukrainie w bieżącym tygodniu. Obniżka cen ma miejsce na tle zwiększenia podaży odmian malin jesiennych, zbiorów.

According to EastFruit analysts, a rapid decline in raspberry purchase prices has been observed in all the main production regions of Ukraine during the current week. The price reduction is taking place against the backdrop of an increase in the supply of fall raspberry varieties. read more

With support from USAID, Dapol, an importer from Poland operating in the Bronisze market, established a partnership with fruit producers from the Republic of Moldova. Beginning with a few truckloads of table grapes in 2022, Dapol imported over 700 tons of plums and grapes from Moldova in 2023. read more

TopFruit is launching three new black-skinned plums known for their outstanding taste and early harvesting period. These plums are distinguished by their black skin and red flesh, specifically chosen and bred to flourish in the Southern African climate. Three attractive black-skinned plums from TopFruit. read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

Węgrzech, the area dedicated to plum production has seen a slight reduction, now spanning approximately 5,776 hectares. Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg leads in production area, hosting nearly 30% of the nation's plum orchards. Together, Bács-Kiskun and Pest counties contribute to over 60% of the nation's plum production. read more

Domestic offerings dominated the plum sector, with various top varieties and Cacaks varieties forming the basis of the range. According to BLE, the presence of Bühler Frühzwetschge increased, while that of Katinka decreased. New additions to the range were Ersinger Frühzwetschge, Fellenberg
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On Tuesday, August 6, the variety meeting on Peach, Plum, and Fire Blight was held at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta. read more

Crisp red plums from Sichuan, China are about to be introduced to the market, with the production season expected to last around one and a half months. Mr. Gu Tao, the head of Sichuan Meitesen Agriculture, mentioned that hailstorms in several planting areas this year have caused significant damage to the fruits. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

What is the current situation in the plum processing industry? How is the demand for these fruits shaping up? What are the current price trends in this sector of the wholesale fruit market? read more