stone fruit

South Africa’s stone fruit exporters launches consumer promotion

PAARL, South Africa (February 3, 2025) – Hortgro, an organization that supports and represents the deciduous fruit producers of South...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Chile sets stone fruit export record in 2023-2024

The 2023-2024 season has turned out to be very challenging for Chilean fruits, with mixed results by market, according to...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Fruit World starts promising stone fruit season

April 5, 2024 Reedley, CA—Fruit World BB #:187196, a fresh and creative produce company renowned for its vibrant flavors and...

12 months ago 3 minute read

Chilean stone fruit forecast for 15% volume increase

January 25, 2024 — The Frutas de Chile BB #:154283 Stone Fruit Committee has released a new estimate for this...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Stone fruit giant Prima Wawona plans to liquidate

Prima Wawona BB #:165373 Cutler, CA, plans to liquidate and has given employees 60-day termination notices. According to a court...

1 year ago 2 minute read

FDA releases retailers involved in stone fruit Listeria outbreak

FDA released this outbreak update December 14, 2023: Recalled conventional (non-organic) peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in retail stores from...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Private equity and the fall of California’s largest stone fruit producer

The bankruptcy of Prima Wawona, BB #:165373 California’s largest stone fruit producer (which says it produces five times as many...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Fruit World earns EFI certification

Reedley, CA – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a fresh produce company centered on honesty and sustainability, is excited to welcome...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Prima Wawona files Chapter 11 to facilitate sale

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prima Wawona BB #:165373, the industry’s largest producer of stone fruit, today announced...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Pacific Trellis Fruit expands premium stone fruit lineup

Los Angeles, CA, September 17, 2023 – Pacific Trellis Fruit, BB #:164166 a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium...

2 years ago 4 minute read

California hits peak stone fruit season

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 16, 2023: The California stone fruit season is at its peak....

2 years ago 1 minute read

Stemilt advises retailers on promoting larger 2023 Washington cherry crop

WENATCHEE, Wash. – With Washington cherries on the way, Stemilt BB #:113654 is expecting much greater volume this year. The...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Stemilt’s apricot crop forecast for more volume, bigger size

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Promising blooms and strong cell division action means Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Washington apricot crop will bring big...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fruit World kicks off stone fruit season

Reedley, CA – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a fresh and creative produce company, has embraced a delayed start to stone...

2 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Winter storms rattle produce markets

If anyone thought conspiracy theories were a new trend, they must have forgotten about Groundhog Day. Last week, Punxsutawney Phil,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Pacific Trellis Fruit offers new specialty imported plums

LOS ANGELES, CA – Pacific Trellis Fruit, BB #:164166 a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium fresh fruit, unveils...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Pacific Trellis Fruit optimistic for import cherry season

LOS ANGELES, CA – As the second largest cherry importer, Pacific Trellis Fruit BB #:164166 is looking forward to the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Homegrown Organic starts Regenerative Organic Certified stone fruit program

Porterville, CA — Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is pleased to introduce a Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) stone fruit program...

3 years ago 3 minute read
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