Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Chilean truckers’ strike partially lifted
With cold stores filling up and fruit unable to get to ports, Asoex and Fedefruta are calling for all remaining unions to end their walkout
Mixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
RSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
Warm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
WayCool makes investment in AllFresh
Indian agri-tech company boosts sourcing of domestically grown apples and citrus with investment in distributor AllFresh Supply Management
South African stonefruit volumes to rise
Hortgro anticipates increase in plum, peach and nectarine crops as part of a “high-quality export season”
AgroFresh signs CeraFruta agreement
Agtech company inks distribution agreement with Ceradis for organic biofungicide effective on crops such as apples, pears, stonefruit and citrus
Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
Positive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
Asiafruit October out now
Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Congress edition previews in-person return of the biggest event on the calendar for Asia’s fresh produce business
Premier Fresh Australia partners with Cutri Fruit and Camera Group
Exclusive supply chain partnerships will include marketing and advisory support for both growers
Fruitbox 90 · Matt Palise, Red Rich Fruits
Matt discusses the challenges that the fresh produce industry faces in Australia given high costs in areas such as labour
Tech company Futura targets growth in Spain’s tropical fruit business
New partnership with Alsi is expected to open new opportunities not just in Spain but also in South America, says MD Omar Papi
Sharp fall in Spain’s July exports
Adverse weather hits production in Spain and leads to drop in export volume and value for July
In&Out ends second year on a high, with plenty more to come
Second year of Apo Conerpo’s European project ends on positive note, with more than 5,000 promotional days achieved in Italy, Austria and Denmark
Alanar enthused by demand for Turkish figs
Despite the multiple challenges at present, including climate change and soaring costs, the popularity of Turkish figs remains a constant, with markets in Europe and Asia showing good demand
Saudi Arabia sees potential for dragon fruit
Since the fruit requires less water to cultivate than many other crops, dragon fruit is regarded as an important fruit for the future
Commercialisation close for NZ-bred apricots
Grower co-operative to commercialise three new varieties released by Plant & Food Research
Change in fortunes for South African exporters
South Africa’s fresh fruit export industry is contemplating the future after a disappointing 2022 season
Chilean prunes set sustainability standard
New protocol to raise sustainability across industry and add value to exports
Peaches the pick of Korean summer
Data from E-Mart shows peaches were the favourite fruit of Korean consumers during the summer months
Egypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
IG Fresh Produce makes production investment
Investment to fund cultivation of exotic fruit such as kiwifruit in Arunachal Pradesh
Hort Innovation supply chain project combines expertise
New effort to safeguard produce quality amid supply-chain challenges will bring together a number of fresh produce industries and state governments
Spain enjoys bump in fresh produce export value
Fruit and vegetables enjoyed a boost when it came to value through the first five months of 2022
Apo Conerpo peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots are planet’s allies against climate change
One of Europe’s leading grower organisations uses new agronomic techniques to save significant amounts of water and fuel, while stonefruit trees help reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Orsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
Cieza peach PGI now has its own quality seal
Around 12,000 tonnes of peaches are expected to be marketed under the PGI Melocotón de Cieza label this year
EU peach and nectarine consumption to rise
EC Agricultural Market Outlook forecasts growth in production this year as well as higher imports from non-EU suppliers
TopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
Malling Elizabeth plum launched to market
NIAB and FP Matthews unveil early-season Victoria-like plum at Fruit Focus
UK expected to feel impact of Italy drought
With a third of agricultural production in Italy reportedly under threat, the UK could see produce shortages and further price rises
Record British apricot crop hits shelves
Tesco begins selling largest-ever apricot crop as production continues to increase
AgroFresh expands Californian produce freshness solutions
Group expands its SmartFresh portfolio to a wider range of crops including apples, pears, avocados, kiwifruit and stonefruit
Frieda’s promotes Angelcot season
Apricot variety’s short and sweet campaign “promises to delight consumers” in the US
New truckers strike threatens Spanish produce exports
Transport workers will vote this Sunday on whether to stage a new walkout due to rising fuel costs
