Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic
First recipients of Queensland’s Community Bee Innovation Fund announced
The A$500,000 fund supports beekeeping and pollen-reliant industries safeguard against varroa mite
Afrucat, Eurecat Lleida join forces to fast-track innovation
Collaboration will promote technologies such as robotics, AI, biotechnology and much more
US tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy
South African fruit exporters are preparing for significant market disruption as impending US tariffs force a strategic pivot toward alternative destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Video: Alegra’s summer snack campaign shines light on new strategy
Italy’s largest fresh produce company is focusing its summer marketing efforts on distinctive licensed varieties to differentiate itself in key categories
Taiwan peach production nears 17,000 tonnes as cherry and nectarine imports grow
New USDA report forecasts Taiwan peach production for 2025, with total stonefruit consumption expected to hit 31,500 tonnes as nectarine and cherry imports increase
Fresh Del Monte appoints new VP for deciduous and citrus
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as vice president of sales and product management for deciduous and citrus (International), bringing over 25 years of experience to strengthen the company’s global category performance
T&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest
The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest
Bayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group
Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally
Tesco sees record fruit sales as UK heatwave continues
The UK’s largest food retailer expects to sell nearly 4mn punnets of strawberries and millions of other fruit items as temperatures soar again
Trump tariffs will hit South African fruit exports hard
South African fresh produce exporters are bracing for a major blow as the US imposes 30 per cent tariffs from 1 August, potentially derailing established trade programs and threatening rural employment
Apo Conerpo bounces back with 13 per cent revenue growth
Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023
Copefrut celebrates 70 years of sustainable growth
Company presents third sustainability report under GRI standard
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
South African stonefruit exports increase
Hortgro says the 2024/25 season is favourable, with volumes rising and consumer demand steady
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
Europe set for slight fall in stonefruit production in 2025
Lower availability expected to lead to more balanced market conditions
Kölla expects “outstanding” apricots from Italy this season
Company’s Nicola Melillo reports from south of country, where new volumes of harvested fruit have already been shipped
Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Turkey reels from unprecedented chill
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
Royal debuts innovative stonefruit packaging
New packaging concept matches pack designs to the colour of the fruit’s flesh
Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
Cibus Fund II acquires PSB Producción Vegetal
PSB said deal will accelerate innovation in the stonefruit category
Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
Dutch duo form Prime Fruit Partners
Barendrecht-based company will import mainly citrus, grapes, stonefruit and pome fruit from South Africa and South America
Bright outlook for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex Stonefruit Committee predicts good quality, some delays, and limited impact from the hail at the start of the campaign
Afrucat evaluates losses caused by recent hailstorms in Lleida
Association estimates that the overall harvest damage from hail will be around 8 per cent
Argentina’s stonefruit exports plummet
Poor quality and loss of competitiveness blamed for 44 per cent drop in shipments in 2024/25
Fruitful Ventures underlines quality standards with Bloom brand relaunch
Premium brand is used for select range of products supplied by Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride
Staay confirms ten-day delay on Spanish stonefruit
Dutch importer Staay Food Group says its Spanish stonefruit campaign will begin around ten days later than normal this year due to low temperatures and heavy rainfall in March.
AgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
French plum production set to rise
National trade body predicts 17 per cent increase in production with leading southwest region expected to meet ‘normal’ volume potential
European apricot volumes to return to normal after bumper 2024 crop
Hail in Italy and Greece set to bring down volume in 2025, but French production expected to return to 2019-23 average after slump last year
Toñifruit teams up with Bio Lobrot to boost organic stonefruit offering
Alliance adds another 1,000 tonnes of stonefruit to its organic fruit portfolio.
Analysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier