SEDA news and events
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW NECTARINES, PEACHES, PARAGUAYOS
The stone fruit season in a few countries in the Northern Hemisphere looks promising, while it is also up to 10 days earlier. This is due to warmer weather during spring, which favours faster growing of the nectarines, peaches and flat peaches or paraguayos. Spain, as Europe's major stone fruit growing country and exporter, is 10 days earlier with very good prospects for the 2024 season, that will be better than last year. Read the full Fresh Plaza article HERE
Georgia Peach Council expects bumper crop of sweet Georgia peaches
The Georgia Peach Council announced it expects a record-breaking crop of particularly sweet Georgia peaches.
Industry optimism is based on a full winter of productive dormancy and a long, cool spring of perfect weather. Combining these growing conditions with well-rested fruit-bearing trees, has the Georgia Peach Council anticipating a sweet recipe for the best summer of succulent Georgia peaches in multiple decades.
These conditions are also key in providing premium sizing and vibrant color to the fruit.
Peach growers optimize advantages of local loyalty
Midwestern peach growers face plenty of sales competition from other regions, but large markets and demand for local produce still give them a competitive edge.
“A fresh peach is the best peach,” said Illinois farm marketer Chris Eckert. “The closer you get to the tree, the better it tastes. That’s why it’s still a product that drives consumer demand.”
Marketing and sales were among the topics discussed during the Michigan Spring Peach Meeting in March, held at Michigan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor
As the imported cherry season draws to a close, the focus of the Chinese market is shifting towards imported peaches and plums, primarily sourced from Australia and Chile. Specializing in imported stone fruits, Guangzhou Green Belt Food Co., Ltd/Altaifresh Limited offers a diverse range of products in this category. Mike Wang, a representative from the company, provided insights into the current market dynamics of imported peaches and plums from these two countries. Click here to read the full Fresh Plaza article
A biosecurity levy would add further financial strain for Australia’s horticulture producers feeling the pressure of retail prices and rising input costs, according to industry experts. The Biosecurity Protection Levy, which will come into effect from July this year, will collect 6 per cent or $50 million a year from domestic agricultural, fisheries and forestry producers to help cover biosecurity costs. - Read full The Weekly Times article here
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