Stonefruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Sun World’s Global Partner Network keeps on growing
More new marketers and importers join licensee community in the past year
Produce Plus Summer out now
Scott Montague discusses the next chapter for Montague Farms and Australia’s berry category is in the spotlight ahead of BerryQuest 2025. Plus, features on summer favourites mangoes and stonefruit
Season’s first South African stonefruit arrives in India
This year’s campaign will include retail promotions and various consumer engagement activities
BayWa plans to sell T&G, suggests Reuters report
Agency cites company presentation that apparently predicted sale after 2025
NZ Summerfresh announces commercial names for apricot series
Names for new apricot varieties inspired by New Zealand’s summer season
Nick Deppe scoops Fruiterers award
Clock House Farm production director wins the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers Management Award 2024
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
Chile forecasts record stonefruit exports
First estimate for the season points to a 4 per cent increase in shipments for 2024/25
Greater shipping opportunities for South Africa
Ambitious conventional reefer shipping programme brings a new dimension for the country’s fruit exporters
Stonefruit and grapes gather momentum in South Africa
It has been a slow start for stonefruit, but prospects remain good for the early season
New Zealand horticultural delegation to visit India
Visit part of push for greater trade access for kiwifruit and onion industries
Fruit and vegetable export growth for Spain
January-September exports climb 9 per cent in volume and 5 per cent in value, according to data processed by Fepex
Peru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market
Port strengthens Spanish sustainability ties
Port International enhances sustainable agriculture through an exclusive partnership with Agromartín in Spain
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Strong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
Success of apricot packs brings category “back to life”
Pride of Prima launches second season in stores, doubling volumes year-on-year
South Africa prepares for positive stonefruit season
Growers are predicting a better export season after 2023/24 was disrupted by weather and logistical issues
South Africa gears up for productive export season
Joint statement from leading fruit bodies welcomes strategic investment at Transnet’s Cape Town Terminals ahead of grape, stonefruit, and apple and pear campaigns
Montague Farms set for strong stonefruit season with packhouse upgrade and new variety
Leading stonefruit grower-marketer to manage growing production with new Unitec line
New shipping service connects Egypt with Europe
DFDS and Pan Marine will start a new weekly connection between Damietta and the Italian port of Trieste from late November
Unifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile
Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations
Janine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
Good times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
Positive trend for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex data shows export growth for most of the country’s stonefruit categories through the January-July period
Lebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
Greenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
New plum variety developed in Argentina
Silvana Inta’s attractive appearance and “exceptional” taste make it ideal for the fresh market, developer says
Mexico produces more peaches but remains reliant on cherry imports
Country’s peach business continues to recover after production low point in 2019, according to USDA report
Association calls on Chilean President Boric for help with labour and market access
Frutas de Chile president Iván Marambio leads visit to La Moneda Palace for talks on labour, plant health, and trade access
Sorma launches new grading solutions
PulpVision kiwifruit sorter, which analyses the colour of pulp, and Bioscan brix meter are introduced at Fruit Attraction
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
Logistical issues persist for South African stonefruit exporters
Improvements at ports are expected but this may come too late in the stonefruit season
Olympic Food Group changes name to Fruitful Ventures
Group aims to convey ‘adventurous’ character and distinguish own identity from that of its subsidiaries, which include Olympic Fruit
‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
Olympic Fruit parts company with Desmond Jas
Visions for company’s future direction “no longer aligned,” says outgoing head, as Lennart van den Heuvel steps in