Pierwsze francuskie śliwki przybywają w tym tygodniu, przed planowanym terminem.
The French plum season is just beginning and Joël Boyer, co-chair of the Producers' Association Prune de France alongside Jérôme Capel, is feeling fairly confident. The first harvests of the

Exporter prepared to switch to citrus fruits
Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo,

Metis predicts a 7,000-ton plum harvest for 2026 and wins a taste award.
Metis® is starting the 2026 season with an estimated volume of 7,000 tons and has revealed that Metis Oxy Solar, originating from France and Spain, has been awarded the "Saveur de l'Année 2026"

California's stone fruit harvest is experiencing above-average Brix levels.
Just like many other products in California this year, stone fruit is also experiencing an early start to the season. "On average, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are about 10 days to two weeks

David Saakyan: Nabywcy owoców pestkowych z UE zmieniają swoje priorytety zakupowe.
"EU retailers require more than just fruit; they also need supply predictability, product traceability, and reduced losses," says David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company, an Armenian

The blueberry industry in Serbia remains on track.
Serbia's blueberry sector is known for quietly getting on with things. While recent seasons have been challenging for fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums due to frost events, blueberries,

Superplum launches InstaTrace to provide comprehensive supply chain transparency.
The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has launched InstaTrace – a new consumer-facing digital intelligence system providing transparent access to the lifecycle of its fruit products.More. Go

"Duża popyt na dalijskie czarne śliwki, podczas gdy ceny wiśni pozostają pod presją" "Strong demand for Dalian black plums, while cherry prices remain under pressure"
Obecnie trwa sezon zbiorów owoców pestkowych w Dalian, Chinach, a główne odmiany obejmują wiśnie dalijskie, nektarynki i śliwki. Pan Li z Dalian Nongfutong Fruit and Vegetable

Indian fruit supplier has introduced a QR traceability system.
Superplum has launched InstaTrace™, a digital system that provides traceability data for fruit products. Each pack carries a QR code that allows consumers to access information about origin,

Ceny chilijskich śliwek Sweet Mary i nowozelandzkich jabłek rosną, podczas gdy zapasy duriana wzrastają.
This week, in the fruit wholesale market, prices for Chilean Sweet Mary plums and New Zealand Gala apples increased, while blueberry prices generally declined. Imported durians saw a significant

Hortgro has launched a promotion for South African plums in the United States.
South African deciduous industry body Hortgro has announced its third annual 'Endless Plum Possibilities' consumer-facing sweepstakes for shoppers in the US.More. Go to the article

Russia became the largest importer of Dutch plums in January.
W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu

Russia has blocked the import of Chilean stone fruit and rejected Serbian apples due to labeling issues.
The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St.

The stone fruit season is beginning slowly due to lower demand for overseas top fruit.
"In the initial phase of the season, there was a slow growth in demand for imported stone fruit, even though South African products entered the European market early. It was only later in the

Moldova has rejected 10.5 tons of dried fruit due to mold contamination.
More than 10 tons of imported dried fruit were rejected at the border of the Republic of Moldova following inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The batch, consisting of a mixture

Prices for Chilean plums are on the rise, while prices for New Zealand apples are falling.
This week, at the fruit market, some fruits that are still in the early stage of the season experienced slight price decreases due to higher arrivals, while a few fruits saw modest price increases

The prices of Georgian plums have increased significantly, while imports have decreased.
W lutym 2026 roku ceny śliwek w Gruzji wzrosły o 92% według oficjalnych statystyk. Jednocześnie import śliwek i suszonych śliwek znacząco zmalał na początku roku.

Hot news from China has helped offset the dampening effect of cold weather on European stone fruit sales.
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit

South African stone fruit races into the Year of the Horse
The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety

"Mołdawskie owoce kamienne przyciągają szwajcarskich nabywców po sezonie"
Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends,

Chilean plums have entered the market, while the prices of Australian green grapes continue to be high.
Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For

Moldovan fruit exports to the EU are continuing smoothly, according to authorities.
Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment.More. Go to the article

In 2025, Georgia experienced a decrease in the export of plums while seeing an increase in imports.
In January-September 2025, Georgia exported plums and prunes valued at USD 5.1 million, showing a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Export volumes dropped by 58.9% to 2,796 tonnes,

Moldovan quotas for grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the EU are still available.
Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was

South Africa's plums and nectarines have the best opportunity to succeed in the competitive Chinese market.
South African plums, sugar plums (or prunes), and nectarines have the highest potential in China, according to Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's manager for trade and markets. He made this statement