The campaign for the Angeleno plum, the symbol variety of Italian plums and flagship of Piedmontese production, continues at full speed. This is reported by Stefania Mana, commercial manager of the Joinfruit group, an organization of fruit and vegetable producers based in Verzuolo (Cuneo). read more

New ideas for tasting California Prunes thanks to the meeting with the world of mixology and chocolate art. The project comes from the collaboration between Stefano Collomb, master chocolatier for the California Prune Board in Italy, and Benjamin Cavagna, bar manager of... read more

For years, within the category of fruit pulps, the segment of functional references has conquered a stable and recognized role. In this context, Natura Nuova's Prunolaxdi reaffirms its market leader position, with sales performance superior to the main competitors, both in read more

South African stonefruit producers are predicting a significant increase in nectarine production this season, with more modest growth expected for plums and peaches. read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

Wild chimpanzees in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda consume the equivalent of a bottle of beer's worth of alcohol daily by eating ripe, naturally fermented fruits such as figs and plums, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that this behavior supports the concept of the "drunken monkey." read more

The Japanese seed company Sakata presented its new dual-resistant baby plum tomato called Saiko Star at Fruit attraction in Madrid. read more

Moldovan plums are gaining recognition in Europe, now accounting for over 80% of the country's total plum exports. With a new trade agreement with the European Commission, Moldova can now export up to 76,000 tonnes of plums to the EU duty-free in 2025, which is four times more than before. read more

According to the German BLE, the season is coming to an end, with availability apparently limited. Domestic plums and prunes in the form of Presenta, Hauszwetschge, and various Top varieties played the leading role alongside Stanley from Eastern Europe. The quality was generally still. read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Fruit farming in Oltrepò Pavese is being severely tested not only by drought, but also by the increasingly massive onslaught of corvids. Magpies and jays, driven by water and food shortages, are devastating apple, plum, and grape crops: in some farms, the damage is apparent. read more

The plum season is now in its final stretch with the harvest of the flagship Angeleno variety, which is gaining prominence in Europe and overseas thanks to its good supply and long shelf life in cold storage. "We started harvesting the Angeleno last week, and we have already picked approximately read more

The summer varieties of plums are starting to finish, and the summer production of fennel is coming to an end, while the new chestnut campaign is opening. The harvest of turnip greens has started early. There is a good balance between supply and demand for eggplants. Prices for eggplants are starting to decrease. read more

The season of Greek plums is coming to an end with the upcoming start of the harvest of the latest variety, Angelino. "The harvest of Angelino will begin in the last days of August. Certainly, we do not see the tragic damages that occurred in earlier fruits, but we cannot accurately" read more

Do końca września mołdawskie firmy konserwowe prawie zakończyły swoje plany zakupowe śliwek przeznaczonych do produkcji musu i soku, informuje Logos Press, powołując się na stowarzyszenie przetwórców owoców i warzyw Speranța Con. Przedstawiciele branży twierdzą, że produkcja może read more

In the early cultivation areas, the German plum harvest is already in its final stages by mid-September. Currently, the late varieties are being harvested, including the House Plum, which is particularly relevant in terms of quantity. The main harvest quantities come from the eastern and northern German cultivation areas. read more