Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Turkish stonefruit ready to bounce back
Despite rising logistics costs and regional uncertainty, Turkey’s MDA Agro is investing in new infrastructure, as it looks forward to a strong stonefruit season
Spain set for positive stonefruit season
Production up 6 per cent on last year following benign winter and spring
European peach and nectarine forecast up 8 per cent
Europe’s peach and nectarine production looks set to recover this season, thanks to favourable growing conditions
FruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
RSA deciduous fruit industry counts cost of storm damage
Losses to pome and stonefruit sector estimated to be as high as R6.3bn
In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
Damage assessment underway following Cape storms
The full scale of storm damage is emerging, with the Langkloof region facing destroyed infrastructure, stranded crops, and weeks without electricity
Steenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports
Tough winter ahead for South African stonefruit
Growers are emerging from one of their most challenging export seasons in many years
South African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
Flooding and high winds have caused widespread damage across key fruit-growing regions, with crucial access roads to ports washed away
FruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
Early Italian stonefruit volumes hit by adverse weather
Growers in southern Italy face ‘challenging’ outlook at start of new campaign, with availability of early varieties down
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
Frost slashes Polish fruit production
Early estimates suggest up to half of the new season apple crop may been lost
European apricot production forecast up 6 per cent
European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop
French plum production stays steady
Forecast broadly similar to last year’s with production in France’s main growing region set to be 10 per cent below average
US stonefruit leader welcomes ‘7 Months of Summer’
The largest stonefruit grower in the US is doubling down on its multi-region production strategy
Del Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
Fresh Produce India, automation and Melbourne Markets CEO Rob Clayton
Following a successful Fresh Produce India, Bree, John and Liam discuss new opportunities for Australian and New Zealand brands in the market
South African fruit exports adapt to Middle East conflict
War in the Middle East has disrupted exports, but South African suppliers are finding ways to send citrus and apples to the region
T&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away
Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues
Chilean suppliers form BabyPlum Club for premium plums
Eight of the country’s leading fruit companies join forces to grow and sell varieties bred by Spain’s Ibergen Frutales
Freskon returns for tenth edition of show
This week, Freskon welcomes 230 exhibitors to the Greek city of Thessaloniki for the tenth edition of the fruit and vegetables exhibition
Cool Carriers Chile posts strong season despite US downturn
Operator says it achieved record market share and moved 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit in 2025/26
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
Naturitalia innovates to drive fresh produce demand
Italian supplier to launch branded stonefruit range, ready-to-use potato line, and more occasion-based packs to drive consumption
Plus Berries reports good quality and export volume as stonefruit season begins
Spanish company says harvest is running around a week later than last year, due to the wet winter
Soaring costs to push up stonefruit prices in 2026, says Afrucat
Association warns that rising input costs come at a difficult time for producers
Hortgro launches South African plum promotion in US
April sweepstake offers participants a chance to win a gift card while showcasing the country’s plum quality and growing characteristics
So far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
South Africa grapples with Middle East impact
Shipping surcharges soar as exporters struggle to redirect fruit with specifications tailored specifically for Middle Eastern consumers
French stonefruit suppliers face steep challenges
Apricot growers in France are struggling to make a profit, according to Serge Mouneyrac of Mouneyrac Frères, while cherry production requires substantial investments to protect the crop
South African stonefruit gains foothold in Chinese market
The country has achieved its first successful sales in China, with sugar plums and interspecific varieties welcomed by the market
South Africa announces rail and logistics reform plans
The South African government has announced sweeping transport reforms – but will they make a difference?
CFFA honours Sun World’s David Marguleas with Lifetime Achievement Award
Marguleas recognised for his ongoing service to the California fresh fruit industry at CFFA’s 90th annual meeting
Iran conflict continues to disrupt South African fruit shipments
Around 90 per cent of country’s fruit exports to Middle East by sea have been blocked by the crisis, forcing suppliers to divert cargo