Ohio is dipping its toe into planar peaches.

Inspired by a recent International Fruit Tree Association tour of Michigan, two Ohio peach growers decided to try trellised, two-dimensional peach plantings, in hopes of boosting yields per acre and reducing the number of picks. Click HERE to read more - Good Fruit Grower 

With the onset of summer, New Zealand's local markets are now featuring the season's first summer fruits. Summerfruit NZ's newly appointed Chief Executive, Dean Smith, announced the commencement of the harvest season for cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, and plums. The early harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Marlborough regions, with Central Otago expected to follow suit shortly. Click HERE for Full Article - Fresh Plaza 

Wine grape and stone fruit growers across South Australia's Riverland region are already counting the costs of a weekend of prolonged rainfall.

Bureau of Meteorology stations at Renmark and Loxton recorded 50 and 30 millimetres respectively, while some locals reported 42mm at Lyrup Heights, 57mm at Paringa, and 79mm at Lindsay Point. Click HERE for Full Article - ABC News 

Australian apricot brand Pride of Prima is continuing its growth as it begins its second season, with hopes of continuing to 'resurrect' the category.

After a smaller trial season last year, Prima Fresh is expanding the apricot brand to Coles Supermarkets and Costco in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to make it available in the three states. Click HERE for Full Article - Fresh Plaza 

Stone fruit production in Australia is forecast to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 after above-average rainfall impacted some regions during the harvest period for MY 2023/24, which impacted overall production and quality. Cherry production is forecast to rise by eight percent, while peaches and nectarines are forecast to increase by six percent. Favorable conditions, including very good cold chill hours and around average rainfall, are forecast for the coming months and are anticipated to support higher production. Click HERE for Full Article - Fresh Plaza 

The outlook for the 2024/2025 stone fruit export season is promising, with growers expressing optimism about increased crop volumes compared to the previous year. This positive forecast follows a difficult 2023/2024 season marked by extreme weather events—such as storms, fog, and strong winds in the Port of Cape Town—and ongoing logistical challenges at the port. Read full BizCommunity Article HERE