Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Nzsummer apricots master licence signed
Five new apricot varieties bred by Plant & Food Research are ready for commercialisation
Royal debuts first sanguine blood nectarines on the market
The nectarines, which have an attractive red flesh and skin, will be available from this week
Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
Afrucat confirms dire stonefruit forecast
More than 70 per cent shortfall in peaches and nectarines, while plums, cherries and apricot volumes also set to see significant contraction
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Afrucat calls for financial help for packhouses after devastating frosts
Packhouses are facing fixed costs of €20m-€30m even if they don’t operate during the fruit campaign
Alanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
Hail and frost decimate Spanish apricot crop
Producers say the most recent storms in Murcia likely to have caused losses running into millions of euros
Red apricots bring warm glow for Apofruit Italia
In partnership with producer Agricola Guidi and distributor Gruppo Mediterraneo, this year the cooperative wants to double the volume of premium apricots it sells worldwide.
South African stonefruit industry aims to transform lives
A series of projects launched by the country’s stonefruit business looks to improve the lives of workers
French peaches and apricots survive cold
The severe frost experienced in large parts of Europe appears to have largely spared French peach and apricot growers hit hard in 2021
Late frost threatens French crops
Fruit crops throughout France were struck by a severe frost this weekend, with temperatures in some regions falling below -7 degrees
Warakirri Farmland Fund acquires Montague orchards
Agricultural investment fund enters stonefruit category in lease partnership with Montague
MedFEL gives floor to experts
MedFEL returns to Perpignan at the end of April for a two-day exhibition and a conference focused on the big sustainability issues
Aporo II hits the market
Robotic fruit packer can accommodate twice the throughput of its predecessor
Webinar analyses impact of Ukraine conflict
Southern Hemisphere exporters face “difficult decisions” on where to divert fruit destined for Russia and Ukraine
IG licenses new stonefruit and pome fruits
Leading Indian importer enters into an agreement with Ben Dor Fruits to cultivate 1m plants
In&Out: growers commit to conserve 'blue gold'
Advertorial: Innovative irrigation and other new techniques help produce high-quality fruit and veg while saving water
Vessel shortage hits Chilean fruit exports
Lack of ships and shortage of stevedores at Valparaíso is impacting shipments at height of season
Systems Approach yields good results for Chilean plums
US consumers are benefiting from the new import rules thanks to a cooperative effort of the entire supply chain
Russian imports must reroute after old lines are cut
With shipping services and financial mechanisms out of action, suppliers must rethink their options, says market agent
Russia-Ukraine: market disruption on the way
Head of development at Global Produce says he expects significant knock-on effect in international fruit and veg market
Ukraine conflict 'a concern' for Italian trade
Vice-president of industry association Fruitimprese says crisis could see produce rerouted back to Europe
Oppy reignites RSA plum deal
The US market is reintroducing plums from South Africa after nearly a decade
Video spotlights South African stonefruit
New film emphasises quality of produce as well as its sustainable and ethical credentials
SanLucar cuts out plastic “wherever possible”
Company joins new recycling campaign in Austria as demand increases for more sustainable materials
South Australia ups fruit fly defence
New restrictions on interstate stonefruit implemented after recent fruit fly larvae detections
Jennifer Petersen joins Sun World
Agricultural research specialist to oversee breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies
'Excellent' South African plum crop
The plum season is underway with a 4 per cent rise in exports predicted
Sector questions timing of AGEC law
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables risks a rise in waste, critics argue
Chilean nectarine season underway
Late start won’t hamper overall volume, according to Vanguard International
Rewe builds sustainable produce supply
Eugenio Guidoccio and Markus Bobenhausen reflect on new challenges for retailer's fruit and veg procurement business
Tunisian fruit exports rise
The North African country experienced a significant increase in exports of fruit last year, with neighbouring Libya the primary destination
North American growth for Sun World
Trinity Fruit, Capespan North America and Jac. Vandenberg added to panel of North American licensees
Ondine set for Australian launch
WA Farm Direct and N&A Group debut new stonefruit offering
More Chilean frozen fruit heading to China
Berries and other fruits set for a significant rise in shipments following signing of new trade deal
