Chilean peaches and apricots gain access to China

Chilean peaches and apricots gain access to China
Ties between Chile and China are strengthening, as testified by the news that China has granted access to Chilean peaches and apricots after the signing of a protocol in Beijing […]
Mon 23/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Frosts wreak havoc on Lleida’s stone fruit

Frosts wreak havoc on Lleida’s stone fruit
The frosts of last week caused damage to the stone fruit orchards of Lleida (Cataluña) that are in advanced stages of flowering, such as apricots, plums and the earliest nectarines.
Tue 30/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico reports slightly larger avocado crop 

Mexico reports slightly larger avocado crop 
Mexican avocado production for 2020/21 (July/June) is forecast at 2.41 million tons, up slightly from last campaign, due to continued expansion and excellent growing conditions, according to FAS data. Hass […]
Wed 30/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Hard times for EU apricot sector

Hard times for EU apricot sector
The 2018 apricot campaign in the EU was affected by adverse weather conditions, which reduced the yield. Nevertheless, the crop reached 566,000 tons, which is 6% above the 2013-17 average […]
Fri 10/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

First shipments of Posy apple arrive in China

First shipments of Posy apple arrive in China
The first shipment of the Posy variety of apple sailed from New Zealand to China last week. Bostock New Zealand and Mr Apple have developed the Posy, an apple with […]
Thu 21/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Maya Cot is a growing success in the Murcia region

Maya Cot is a growing success in the Murcia region
This low chill apricot, which only requires around 250 chilling hours, offers great quality for a very early variety, including its beautiful presentation (pinkish orange), harvesting from 7 April (with […]
Sun 05/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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