The last few times I bought plums or nectarines the stone appeared to have rotted out.
However, when eating one today upon noticing this same effect I noted what appeared to be a rectangular cut out where they stem had been attached to the fruit, this then made me think has this been mechanically removed to be sold off elsewhere to increase corporate profits.
I'm located in queensland Australia.
Has anyone else noticed this and does anyone know the reasoning behind it.