Cold Spring Delayed Growth — Prolonged low temperatures slowed emergence and pushed maturity back by about 10 days, reducing exposure to optimal light and heat conditions.
July Flooding — Between July 21–23, parts of southeastern Inner Mongolia received over 200 mm of rain in just a few days—almost half the region’s annual average—causing waterlogging in low-lying fields and damaging crops.
With harvesting underway, both volume and kernel quality are under pressure, and raw material prices are beginning to edge higher.
Spring Frost During Bloom — Reduced fruit set due to poor pollination conditions.
Disease Outbreak — In Lianyungang, around 20,000 mu (≈1,300 ha) of Golden Crown peaches were affected by shot-hole disease.
Hail Damage — Localized hailstorms caused direct fruit injury.
While #83 variety remain steady year-on-year, Golden Crown, #5, and #19 are in short supply, with raw material prices almost double last season. Strong domestic demand is further limiting availability for processors and retailers.
If you’re sourcing sweet corn or yellow peaches for manufacturing, private label, or retail use, these disruptions may affect timelines and pricing. Planning ahead and securing reliable partners is more important than ever.
At Countree Food, we work closely with our field teams and factories to provide timely crop updates and volume visibility.
Beyond corn and peaches, we also offer:
A wide selection of canned, pouch-packed, and frozen fruits & vegetables
Ready-to-eat fruit purées and jellies
Seasonal fruit & vegetable solutions for both retail and foodservice
We’re here to help you stay ahead—season after season.
Contact us to discuss sourcing options for this season.
*This article is based on trade reports and industry field updates. All insights are compiled and adapted by Countree Food for reference purposes only.
