All the news and market analysis for worldwide stonefruit Industry, including stonefruit growers, stonefruit production, and the import and export of stonefruit.
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
Lead researcher Maryam Yazdani says new AI-powered technology could lead to further access to export countries
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
It was a tough season for South African stonefruit, but there are signs of things improving for the category
Digital orchard model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to a changing climate
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
Tomás Ferreira of Granfer, the country’s biggest stonefruit producer, looks at the outlook for the new campaign
Following a positive campaign for Greek pears, a lack of hailstorms and excessive rain bode well for the new season, but the threat of climatic disturbances will always remain, according to Paris Karastergios of Karastergiou Bros
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
Later, shorter winters are creating quality issues for Egyptian stonefruit producers, while an early season in Spain is further limiting the supply window
The country saw mixed results this season, but exporters anticipate great opportunities in the future
Company extends its production further south to secure new supply of products including Calabrian clementines and Ondine flat peaches
The north of Greece is known for its reliable rainfall, but this year’s abnormally warm, dry weather is a worry for peach and nectarine growers preparing for the new campaign
Earliest production zones are reporting a good quality crop this year
Production down in France and Italy, Greece bounces back and Spanish output and acreage increase against the five-year average
Industry body looks to ignite winter stonefruit demand in the US through consumer promotions
From this year, cooperatives in Extremadura and Andalusia will join those from Murcia, Valencia, Aragón and Catalonia
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
Now in its third season, the variety is winning over new consumers across Europe
The SIZA platform is helping the industry to stay at the forefront of ethical and environmentally sustainable trade
The war in Gaza has affected labour availability in Israel, but the fall in stonefruit exports has more to do with rising transportation costs and strong domestic demand
The quality of peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums produced in Turkey has risen in recent years, according to Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro, with only strong domestic demand restraining exports
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
EOI sale campaign aggregates properties from five families across Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region
Alongside next month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki where Poland is set to appear as the country of honour, visitors will be treated to conferences on apricots and kiwifruit, as well as a separate transport and logistics show
Warming climate means more stonefruit is being grown in the UK
Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit
POME project led by crop advisory Hutchinsons aims to allow inputs to be targeted in a way never seen before in UK orchards
Michelle Phillips has been handed the top job at Transnet, the struggling logistics operator responsible for a string of delays and disruption in the country’s ports
A tough season will finish early with logistics making marketing very difficult