Plums

Major retail chains in Poland have resumed purchasing domestic plums after a period dominated by imported fruit, leading to increased supply on wholesale markets and falling prices for growers. read more

Publix has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries in the US due to an E.coli outbreak, while Mexico’s role as a major regional supplier continues to grow. read more

A major US retailer has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries due to E. coli contamination, with the initial product supplied by a Chilean exporter. This development may affect perceptions of Chilean blueberry safety in global markets, including Europe. read more

Polish wholesale and farm-gate plum prices dropped sharply at the start of August 2026, following a surge of cheap imports from Serbia and other Balkan countries. read more

Wholesale markets in northern Italy report stable prices and good quality for red processing tomatoes from Puglia, with prices ranging from €0.75 to €0.85 per kilogram at the end of July. read more

Wholesale prices of Polish plums are falling much faster than in previous seasons. read more

Wholesale prices for Polish plums at Bronisze have declined to €0.5–0.9/kg (2.25–4 PLN/kg) as early varieties like Kalipso and Lepotica enter the market in larger volumes. read more

The 2026 Polish plum season has opened with lower starting prices than previous years, as wholesale and farm-gate rates for early varieties such as Kalipso and Lepotica drop amid increased supply and ongoing harvest. read more

Spanish table grape producers in Murcia report stable supply forecasts of 250,000–260,000 tonnes for 2026, with ongoing price tensions linked to strong competition from Egyptian grapes on European markets. read more

Wholesale prices for Italian cherry tomatoes remain stable at €2.0–2.2/kg, while Türkiye exported over 18,300 tonnes of dried tomatoes in the first half of 2026, mainly to European markets. read more

The Polish plum season has started, but supply growth remains slow. read more

The 2026 Polish plum season is marked by accelerated ripening and a significant fruit drop in the Čačanska Lepotica variety, while wholesale prices at Bronisze on 20 July stand at €1.4–1.7/kg. read more

Wholesale prices for sour cherries (wiśnie) in Poland have increased to €1.6–3.0/kg (7–13 PLN/kg) at the Bronisze market. The main processing variety Łutówka is set to enter full harvest in the coming days, later than in previous seasons. read more

The Polish plum season has started with lower supply and slightly lower prices than last year. read more

The French plum season is just beginning and Joël Boyer, co-chair of the Producers' Association Prune de France alongside Jérôme Capel, is feeling fairly confident. The first harvests of the earliest varieties, such as African Rose, mark the start of a season that, for the time being, read more

The global stone fruit market is entering a period of increased availability as harvests expand across the Northern Hemisphere. Larger volumes of peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums are entering the market in several key producing countries, despite weather-related challenges. read more

"The supply of California peaches, plums, and nectarines is abundant. According to Miguel Beltran, Sales Manager for California Stonefruit & Exotics at Giumarra Reedley, the fruits are exhibiting excellent color, flavor, and overall quality. The produce is sourced from California's San Joaquin Valley." read more

The season of 2025/26 for Chilean stone fruits will be remembered as a particularly difficult period for the industry. Exporters, traders, and industry analysts, although speaking anonymously, agree that the results were disappointing in almost all destination markets, with some describing it as one of the worst seasons. read more

Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer. read more

Metis® is starting the 2026 season with an estimated volume of 7,000 tons and has revealed that Metis Oxy Solar, originating from France and Spain, has been awarded the "Saveur de l'Année 2026" distinction. After a season in 2025 with reduced volumes, the plum brand has stated its intention to concentrate on increasing its. read more