Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Chinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
Spanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-November
Fresh fruit and vegetables totalled 10.6mn tonnes from January to November 2025, down 3 per cent year-on-year
Orbem secures €55.5mn to bring AI-powered scanning to fresh produce
Company has pioneered sub-second MRI scanning in the poultry industry, and now plans to help fruit and vegetable suppliers detect internal defects
Argentina edges closer to China access for stonefruit
Phytosanitary protocol expected to be signed shortly, paving the way for exports to begin next year
Greek stonefruit growers eye spring outlook
Following a challenging frost-affected season last year, cherry and peach producers in the northern Greek region of Naoussa are hoping for better conditions
Japan’s Aomori apple growers look to peaches as climate changes
Peach production almost doubles as growers diversify to manage rising temperatures
BelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools
Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales
Biosecurity NZ responds to Auckland fruit fly detection
Agency moves quickly in response to alert, after the discover of a single male Queensland fruit fly
Cape Town port performance improves despite persistent wind delays
South Africa’s key fruit export gateway has seen an uptick in performance during the peak grape and stonefruit season
France proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues
Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides
Scientists develop new non-invasive method to determine fruit ripeness
Team at Rovira I Virgili University say leaf analysis cuts waste and paves the way for more precise harvesting decisions
WA Farm Direct launches Australian-grown Ondine flat stonefruit in China
Australian marketer partners with importers, including Riverking International, to supply Ondine flat peaches and nectarines for the first time
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
Marketing to Gen Z: Social media is the new grapevine
Jennifer Sanchez of Sun World shares how the brand has reimagined table grapes for younger consumers and connected with them online
Ondine expands domestic and export reach
Boosted volumes and a refreshed marketing programme support expansion for Australian-grown flat peaches and nectarines
Produce Plus Summer out now
Aldi Australia’s Matt Atley discusses the retailer’s fruit and veg philosophy in an exclusive interview with Produce Plus, and seasonal favourites take centre stage with features on mangoes, cherries, stonefruit and grapes
OSY Group expands antimicrobial tech to South Africa
Five-year deal with Mpact Operations will see shelf-life extension packaging used for grapes, stonefruit and berries
New drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
TPV kicks off 2025/25 season with maiden call of new Cool Carriers vessels
At the height of the season, Cool Carriers will offer two weekly sailings from Valparaíso to the US East Coast
Cape Town winds force fruit exporters to divert containers
Fruit exporters scramble to use alternative ports as Cape Doctor hampers early grape and stonefruit shipments
Argentina has high hopes for new, long-life nectarine variety
Creator Inta said Pionero Inta is capable of withstanding long sea voyages without losing quality
BGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
Chile welcomes cold treatment pilot in India
Approval of trial shipments of fruit subjected to cold treatment during transit opens new opportunities for the Andean nation
Spain’s exports down in volume but up in value for the year to September
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased by 2.8 per cent in volume during January-September compared to the same period last year, though value increased by 6.3 per cent to €13.876bn according to Fepex data
Chilean stonefruit exports to rise in 2025/26
Shipments to increase by 11 per cent, with plums leading the charge
Spanish F&V exports to China plummet
Drop is largely due the decline in shipments of oranges, plums and mandarins
Miquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
FruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
New biosecurity leadership collaboration to protect cherry and summerfruit growers
Five-year project will see a dedicated biosecurity resource provide on-the-ground support in upholding biosecurity best management practices
Agro Belgrade 2026 connects Western Balkans agriculture to the world
Serbian fruit and vegetables exhibition Agro Belgrade is back in January 2026, providing a meeting point for the agricultural value chain across south-east Europe
Summerfruit Australia spotlights fruitful season ahead
Stonefruit crops across the country are shaping up well
Futura develops AI-powered date sorting technology for global markets
Omar Papi, managing director of the Italian fruit grading technology company, explains how AI has taken date quality selection to a whole new level
South African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season