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Heatwave in Agen: Heat stress threatens the size of French plums and puts pressure on global supply
[FRANCE · MARKETS] Heatwave in Agen: Heat stress threatens the size of French plums and puts pressure on global supply...
The end of the bulk business: Chinese oversupply, climate disruption, and the new IPA 2026 rules
Analysis of the IPA 2026 Congress. Discover the contradiction in China's import data and how the extra 20,000 tons alter the...
Countdown to 2029: China's plan to produce 50,000 tons of dried plums and how South America must pivot
China projects to produce 50,000 tons of dried plums by 2029. We analyze the impact of this threat on Chile and Argentina and how to pivot...
IPA Congress 2026 in Modena: The Great Plum Meeting
The dried plum industry has an unmissable event next year. From May 17th to 20th, 2026, the vibrant...
FRANCE 2026: LESS GLOBAL VOLUME, AND WHAT ABOUT THE PRUNEAU D'AGEN?
Analysis of the 2026 French Agen plum campaign. Hail risk, regulatory asymmetry, and the focus on quality in the face of shortages...
MERCOSUR-EUROPEAN UNION AGREEMENT: LOWER TARIFFS AND GREATER COMPETITIVENESS FOR ARGENTINE PLUMS IN EUROPE
The European Union reduces tariffs on dried plums from Mendoza to 7.71% by 2026. Learn how the Mercosur-EU agreement benefits exports...
The Plum Market in China 2025: Real Opportunities in a Challenging Climate
Discover how extreme weather in Xinjiang and China's new agricultural plan are transforming the plum market. What opportunities...
Plum Thinning in California: Real Savings or Financial Risk?
With rising operating costs in California, is plum thinning still profitable? Learn how to calculate your partial budget for...
Portal Ciruelas is born: The only 100% space dedicated to our industry
Discover Portal Ciruelas, the new information and business hub for plum growers, processors, and suppliers in Argentina. Join today.
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Versatility and Flavor with Dried Plums
Dried plums are much more than a healthy snack; they're a surprisingly versatile ingredient that enhances both sweet and savory dishes.
Chile's Strategies for Sustainable Leadership in 2025
Chile, as a global leader in the export of dried plums, finds itself in an increasingly demanding competitive environment, but with clear...
How to Protect Your D'Agen Plum Trees from the Chirigua Insect Attack
Discover how to identify and control the plum psyllid in D'Agen plum orchards. Learn the most effective method to protect your buds and...
FRANCE 2026: LESS GLOBAL VOLUME, AND WHAT ABOUT THE PRUNEAU D'AGEN?
Analysis of the 2026 French Agen plum campaign. Hail risk, regulatory asymmetry, and the focus on quality in the face of shortages...
The Agricultural Miracle of Uzbekistan: How They Revolutionized Their Intensive Farms
Discover how Uzbekistan transformed its agriculture in just three years by planting 150,000 hectares of intensive orchards to lead the fruit market.
15,000 tons and a missed opportunity: Argentina faces the global deficit of dried plums
With 15,000 MT in a global market with a deficit of 12,000 MT and stocks at historic lows, Argentina is repeating a production pattern...
Export Logistics to China: Ports, Primary Markets and Internal Distribution Network for D'Agen Plum
The Chilean product enters through Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Nansha, reaches the primary markets of Shanghai and Jiaxing, and is distributed to...
The Southern Hemisphere supplies China: Chile leads with 47,580 tons, ahead of Australia and South Africa
Chile sends 47,580 tons of fresh D'Agen plums to China (2,300 by air + 45,280 by sea), compared to 850 tons from Australia and 20 tons...
Domestic China: The Internal Market Every Exporter of Fresh D'Agen Plums Should Know
China has 60,000 hectares planted and produces 464,000 tons of fresh D'Agen plums, mainly in Xinjiang, sold in July-August in boxes of 2...
Exports of Fresh D'Agen Plums from Chile: Data by Season and Destination T22-T26
Chile exported 49,387 tons of fresh D'Agen plums in Q26, with China receiving 961 TP3T of the shipments. Taiwan grew by 1,531 TP3T and the US...
5 Strategic Conclusions of the Global Dried Plum Market in 2025: India as the Next Big Market
Concentrated supply, China's boom, consolidated Chilean leadership, and India as the next big market: the 5 key takeaways from the 13th Expo...
The Chinese Phenomenon: +540% in Dried Plum Imports in 15 Years
China went from importing 5,700 to over 45,000 tons of dried plums in 15 years (+5,401 metric tons). The pandemic, investment in processing...
Chile, USA and Uzbekistan: Analysis of Competition in the Main Importing Markets of Dried Plums
Chile dominates China and Mexico; the US shares Europe with Chile; Uzbekistan is making inroads in Russia. Detailed analysis of the competition among the top three...
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