Pear news archive – Page 53
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Spanish strawberry success
Spain exported a larger volume of fresh strawberries during the first five months of this year, figures published by the country's ministry of agriculture have revealed.
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ArticleSweet Sensation partners set to meet
Producers of licensed pear variety set to gather for first time to discuss future promotional and commercial strategies
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ArticleBruised but not beaten
With English Discovery apples already heading into markets and stores, many UK growers and suppliers are still waiting to see whether they will have enough fruit to see out the season. Samantha Lyster reports
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ArticleStan Smith: More nutritional consciousness needed to fill the nation’s fruit bowls and beat obesity
With the eyes of the world upon us for the London 2012 Olympics, Team GB is working hard to do us proud. This is a great
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ArticlePipfruit NZ announces new chair
Long-serving Pipfruit New Zealand chair Ian Palmer has stepped down following 10 years in the role
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ArticleEurope's apple and pear crops down
Apple and pear production in the European Union will be "significantly lower" than last year with the forecast apple crop set to fall below the 10 million tonne mark for only the third time in a decade.
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ArticleEurope's apple and pear crops down
Apple volumes to fall below 10m tonnes for only third time in past decade, while pear forecast is smallest for 15 years
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ArticleThe kids are alright
According to a leading charity, English parents are not doing enough to deliver the required amount of fruit and vegetables to their children. Samantha Lyster looks at what the industry is doing to help
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ArticleBlack is back
The blackcurrant sector is looking at new markets for the fruit synonymous with Ribena. Lisa Kjellsson visits Herefordshire to find out more
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ArticleEuropean apple crop 'below 10m tonnes'
Early indications point to significant fall in production across number of European countries following spring frosts
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ArticleDutch apple and pear crop down by third
Productschap Tuinbouw publishes forecast suggesting major downturn in Dutch topfruit production due to recent frost
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ArticleBelgian apple and pear volume drops
Belgium's apple and pear crops are set to be considerably lower this season compared with the volume produced in 2011, according to the latest forecast compiled by the country's government and industry organisations.
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ArticleBelgian apple and pear crop shrinks
Key northern European topfruit producer forecasts sharp downturn in apple output as well as major drop in pear supply
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ArticleFruitmasters auctions first new apples
Company sells first batch of apples for €23 per kilo, with the proceeds being donated to a Dutch children's cancer charity
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ArticlePortugal turns to pear export markets
Despite forecasting a fall in production, lower domestic demand means the country is aiming to ship more pears overseas
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ArticleDutch growing more pears than apples
Country's pear production area overtakes that for apples for the first time in the northern European country's history
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ArticleLerida growers suffer hail damage
Apple and pear growers in the Lerida area of north-eastern Spain are counting the cost of a devastating hailstorm that struck on 5 July.
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ArticleSevere damage to Spanish apple crop
Damage to peaches, sweetcorn and almonds also reported following adverse conditions in province of Lleida
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ArticleMixing it up
Cross-breeding techniques have added colour and interest to the fresh produce aisles. Thomas Hobbs finds out what goes on behind the scenes of varietal development
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ArticleAG Thames upbeat despite £4.9m loss
AG Thames has predicted a return to profit in 2012 after reporting a £4.9 million pre-tax loss for the year to 30 September 2011.