All articles by Jeff Long
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IFG stays ahead of cherry curve
Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international cherry commercial manager, discusses the leading fruit breeder’s expanding varietal portfolio
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Late start for North American cherries
Growers in Pacific Northwest and British Columbia expect programmes to run well into September
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Quality holds for California grapes
Less than 100m cartons of California grapes are likely to be packed this season but signs point to a high quality crop with good sizing
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Slow start for Northwest cherries
Harvest light and late due to an exceptionally cold spring, with volumes expected to remain tight until July
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Frost hits California cherries
Growers assess damage ahead of 2022 harvest, which is set to get underway in late April
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AFM makes Super Bowl run
Sportscaster Erin Andrews joins promotion campaign ahead of Sunday's big game
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Northwest cherries catch a break
Reduced forecasts for 2020 Northwest cherry crop do not necessarily equate to bad news
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Early start for CA cherries
Industry anticipates moderate-sized crop of around 6m-7m cartons in 2020
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Yakima Fruit joins with CMI Orchards
New "strategic partnership" will add over 3m cartons of apples to CMI’s annual volume
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Florida grapefruit fetches premium
Consumers in Europe and Asia still prepared to pay-up for high quality fruit
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CA grapes bounce back
Quality shines through after a bumper Mexican crop delayed the start to sales programmes
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CA pomegranates get Korea boost
California pomegranate exports could receive a boost this season as South Korean import duties are set to fall
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Is China's avocado boom slowing?
Mexican avocado exporters are targeting Europe this season, as demand in China for their expanding production begins to wane
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Export concern for CA pomegranates
Leading supplier concedes shipments to Australia will be a “challenge” this season
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Major CA grape player VBZ downsizes
Leading California grape grower-shipper to lay off more than 500 staff, while selling a percentage of its farms, as tough seasons take toll
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California citrus shipments take a hit
Citrus growers feel the physical heat of summer weather alongside the metaphorical heat of the Trump presidency
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Mexican asparagus in demand
With favourable weather and trade channels clean Mexico’s asparagus traders are enjoying a smooth season ahead
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California cherry crop down
Forecast suggests volumes will be almost 60 per cent lower than last season
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China tariffs: US trade reaction
Key figures in the US fresh fruit export trade discuss the potential impact of China’s retaliatory tariffs
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STK grows its global reach
Israeli company's botanical-based products continue to make market inroads internationally