Pineapple news archive – Page 69
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ArticleMirabelle volumes down in Lorraine
Despite the forecast drop in volumes of the Mirabelle plum in France, size and quality expectations are high
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ArticleCherries now Korea’s leading imported fruit
Cherries surpass bananas as South Korea’s most imported fruit in terms of value
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ArticleSouth African growers scrap UK campaign
The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) in South Africa has shelved plans to promote grapefruit in the UK this season.
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ArticleNorthwest cherries endure slow start
Unseasonal cool weather in late May and June means a slower opening to the campaign, with 3m boxes shipped to date
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ArticleCherries defy stonefruit fall
Inconsistent volumes and low pricing have hit value and volume sales, but the British cherry sector in particular is upbeat about the potential of the weeks ahead
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Summer is here... on the shelves at least
The summer may still be a long time in coming, but the shelves are bursting with English strawberries regardless, with
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ArticleTexas study reveals stonefruit strength
Texas AgriLife Research has found that stonefruit can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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ArticleM&S boasts unique stonefruit offering
Special stonefruit varieties sourced by Univeg Katopé are hitting the premium retailer's shelves this summer
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ArticleTexas study reveals stonefruit strength
A new study by Texas AgriLife Research has found that peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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ArticleM&S to sell red apricot range
Marks and Spencer is bringing red apricots to the UK as part of its Latest Discovery range.
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ArticleNorman Collett: Collett tweets and tags its future
Top-fruit marketer Norman Collett is embracing social media to promote new varieties, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleProduce fit for a Queen
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, FPJ shines a spotlight on some of the businesses that have helped make the trade what it is today. By way of introduction, David Shapley looks back at how the industry has changed since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne
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ArticleBumper year for Northwest cherries
Mother Nature has dealt a bumper crop to Northwest cherry growers this season, with volumes expected to exceed the 2009 record
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ArticleTaiwan could give Australia the cold shoulder
Taiwan has issued a ‘use it or lose it’ ultimatum to Australia’s stonefruit industry regarding cold treatment
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ArticleRain fails to dampen UK fruit hopes
Tree-fruit growers in the UK are refusing to let last month's frost and rain dampen their enthusiasm despite the weather blighting some producers’ crops.
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ArticleAustralia and Thailand talk trade
Discussions over trade restrictions were on the agenda during Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s recent visit to Australia
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ArticleTomlinson in Total move
Paul Tomlinson has joined Total Cherry as procurement manager from IVG White.
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ArticleRain in France hits Burlat cherry crop
French cherry production in Provence has been hit by heavy rain, causing major damage to the early Burlat variety
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ArticleTotal Cherry optimistic for season
Despite weather problems in Europe and a larger and earlier US crop, Total Cherry is confident ahead of the new cherry season
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ArticleEuropêch' reveals stonefruit forecast
European apricot production is forecast to recover dramatically on last season’s output and outstrip the five-year average while peach and nectarine production should be broadly in line with last season.