This season, Argentina exported 4,803 tons of peaches, plums, and nectarines between October and April. This amount is 44% lower than in the same period of the previous season and 11% lower than the average of the last three seasons (2021/22-2023/24), according to reports from the National Agri-Food. read more

For the second year in a row, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full production potential. Another announcement was made. read more

In Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, a sudden cold spell in April has had a severe impact on the stone fruit crop, causing almost complete destruction of apricot, cherry, and cherry plum harvests. Reports suggest that some farms have experienced total losses. Olena Piskun, director of the agriculture department of the Mykolaiv Regional read more

April frosts have affected orchards in Hungary, with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA) mentioning the possibility of partially mitigating the damage through the agricultural compensation program. Unusually severe night frosts between April 6 and 9 resulted in harm to blossoming orchards, as temperatures plummeted. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, a hailstorm was recorded in Vegas Altas del Guadiana, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, which caused damage to various crops in the towns of Don Benito and Villanueva de la Serena, among other municipalities. In these areas, some nectarine and plum orchards have been affected. read more

Sicilian table tomatoes are produced to cater to the professional market, blending the traditional farming practices of family-owned farms with modern innovation and certified quality. Founded on strong values and a distinct local identity, Azienda Agricola Fondacaro, located in Vittoria (RG), Sicily, distinguishes itself in the market. read more

Naukowcy z University of Wollongong, University of Queensland i Victoria University prowadzą badania nad śliwką Queen Garnet, hodowaną w Queensland, ze względu na jej potencjał w opóźnianiu lub zapobieganiu demencji. Badania koncentrują się na sokach z tej śliwki oraz ich zdolności do ochrony funkcji mózgu. read more

The stone fruit harvest in the Spanish provinces of Huelva and Seville will begin 10 days later this year due to the impact of cold weather in January and continuous rains in March. Apart from plums, good yields and quality are anticipated. "We've had a winter with sufficient hours." read more

This week, prices of certain fruit varieties have increased due to lower arrivals, specifically apples and plums. Additionally, as the Qingming Festival is approaching, demand for fruits like grapes and blueberries has risen, leading to quicker sales. The supply of New Zealand apples has also decreased. read more

Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to enhance food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest packaging innovation includes individual mangoes sealed in tamper-proof pouches, each with scannable QR codes. Supported by India's most advanced supply chain, we read more

In the fresh produce industry, people are constantly seeking new taste sensations. The introduction of new varieties of table grapes has altered public perceptions of taste and eating experiences, while new types of plums and nectarines are revolutionizing the sector. read more

Some pests in blueberry cultivation have become particularly troublesome and difficult to control in recent years. One of them is the plum curculio. It has become a real scourge on some plantations. Not everyone realizes that right now, at the beginning read more

As Chilean stone fruit shipments come to an end, growers and shippers reflect on some challenges faced this season. The Chilean stone fruit season typically starts at the end of November with the first air shipments of nectarines, apricots, and peaches, although plums also saw. read more

The recent rainfall is affecting different fruit and vegetable crops in many regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the harvest of stone fruits is still a month to a month and a half away in some areas, the excessive rainfall could have a negative impact. read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new perennial, Agastache 'Prince's Plume'. This exceptional new variety is versatile and suitable for both gardens and landscapes. Agastache 'Prince's Plume' produces an abundance of lavender-violet blooms from June until the first frost, providing long-lasting flowers. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, gość dzieli się jedną wersją narracji na to, jak mogłaby wyglądać "rozdział drugi" uprawy kwiatów. Po 8 latach intensywnej miejskiej uprawy kwiatów i projektowania florystycznego w Filadelfii, Cassie Plummer z Jig-Bee Flower Farm wyrwała korzenie i przeniosła się do... read more

Apricots in bloom, peach trees beginning to flower, plum trees, apple trees, and pear trees in full vegetative growth. It is already full spring for the orchards in Veneto, with temperatures in recent days reaching 18-19 degrees. But it is not good news, because the terrible frosts of 2023, which read more

Po otrzymaniu informacji o ponownym otwarciu granic, włoskie firmy organizują eksport śliwek do Brazylii. Wśród nich jest spółdzielnia Sapore di Romagna, prowadzona przez braci Canonici. "Kiedyś eksportowaliśmy śliwki do Brazylii ponad 10 lat temu", mówi Luca Canonici, "ale potem granice zostały". read more