The unfavorable weather conditions, including a cool spring, early frosts, and rainy season, have negatively impacted plum cultivation in Hungary, leading to a lower harvest than average expected. This will result in scarce and expensive jam in several markets. Plum cultivation in Hungary generally tolerates the cold well, but a prolonged lack of rainfall can have a negative effect on the shallow-rooted plant. However, despite the challenges, plums are still an important raw material for industrial processing and are used to make jams, preserves, and brandies.