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FROM COMMODITY TO AUDITED FRUIT: How Chile's 135 goals are redefining the global plum business.
[CHILE · SUSTAINABILITY] FROM COMMODITY TO AUDITED FRUIT: How Chile's 135 goals are redefining the global plum business. IN 30...
Three blows for the Agen plum: extreme heat, lack of water and skyrocketing gas prices.
[FRANCE · MARKETS] Three blows for the Agen plum: extreme heat, water shortages, and soaring gas prices. IN 30 SECONDS...
The debacle in Agen accelerates a structural shift: losses of up to 100% in plums force France to bet on almonds and review its agricultural model.
FRANCE · MARKETS The crisis in Agen: Due to heavy losses in the plum sector, a shift towards mixed farming systems is being promoted. IN 30 SECONDS...
The antidote to China's 50,000-ton plan: diversification and 68% of clean production
[CHILE · STRATEGY] The antidote to China's 50,000-ton plan: diversification and 68% of clean production IN 30 SECONDSFacing the goal...
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 global plum market is adjusting and pressure for larger sizes is growing.
[CHINA · MARKETS] The global plum market is adjusting as pressure for larger sizes grows. IN 30 SECONDS Global production...
Huajie Variety No. 1: China's new plum variety that brings forward the harvest to July
Huajie No. 1 Variety: China's New Plum That Brings the Harvest Forward to July IN 30 SECONDS China officially announced Huajie No. 1, its first...
Phellinus pomaceus: The wood fungus that undermines the profitability of plums.
Phellinus pomaceus: The wood-decay fungus that's crippling plum profitability. IN 30 SECONDS. According to a recent UC Davis report...
California 2026: The thinning crossroads opens a window for South America
[CALIFORNIA · AGRONOMY] California 2026: The thinning crossroads opens a window for South America IN 30 SECONDS With one of the highest loads...
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A Dynamic Market for Chilean Dried Plums
The first months of 2025 have shown a strategic shift: China's share of export volume decreased to 22.71%, and...
Phellinus pomaceus: The wood fungus that undermines the profitability of plums.
Phellinus pomaceus: The wood-decay fungus that's crippling plum profitability. IN 30 SECONDS. According to a recent UC Davis report...
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...
California's shield: a stable harvest of 68,000 tons and a balanced supply to sustain firm prices.
UNITED STATES. California's protection: a stable harvest of 68,000 tons and a balanced supply to support firm prices. IN 30 SECONDS The Board...
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...
Optimizing Potassium Programs in Plum Trees: The Key Lies in the Timing and Harvest Load (Northern Hemisphere)
Potassium (K) plays a fundamental role in plum production: it directly impacts fruit size, sugar accumulation...
From Student to Master: How China is Transforming Global Agribusiness
Discover how China went from being an importer to a leading agricultural exporter of plums, blueberries, and walnuts. An analysis by Sebastián Valdés Lutz on...
Italy's Role in the Global Plum Market: An Interview with Gherardo Rangoni
Gherardo Rangoni Machiavelli, president of MonteRé and Italian representative to the IPA, analyzes the Italian prune market, the challenges of...
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...
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