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ArticleSun World appoints stonefruit licensee
Spain's El Ciruelo will pack and market new stonefruit varieties developed and grown by Sun World producers across Europe
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ArticlePlanasa launches Sweet stonefruit
New range of stonefruit launched by Spanish fruit breeder, with more planned
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Fepex condemns French minister
Spanish fresh produce organisation says new border import controls will harm Spanish exporters
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ArticleLe Maire promises aid
The French agriculture minister has attempted to placate growers by announcing plans for a series of measures
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ArticleFrench stonefruit consumption tumbles
The early start to the season and the cool weather have led to a drop in consumption of peaches and nectarines in France
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ArticlePicota cherry sales surge forward
Picota cherry sales in the UK have risen significantly for the third consecutive season this year, according to the organisation representing Spanish producers of the fruit.
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ArticleBlueberries in strong growth
Sales of locally sourced blueberries in the UK continue to show strong growth, according to one of the country's leading soft fruit and stonefruit suppliers.
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ArticlePicota sales rise for third year running
Spain’s Picota cherry sector reports third successive sales increase in UK, thanks to major promotional campaign
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Retail packs point the way towards ripeness and taste
I have it on good authority that even some enthusiastic cooks have scrapbooks full of recipes that, after being clipped and
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ArticleFrench continue direct action
In the south of France, producers have emptied more lorry-loads of Spanish produce heading into the country
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ArticleNorthwest cherries close in on estimate
Reports claim the crop has passed the 14m-box mark and is on course to match pre-season forecasts
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ArticleSupply issues loom ahead of boost in market demand
A slightly stagnant summer UK banana market at consumer level belies issues elsewhere. With supply problems, the return of Windward Islands bananas and a consultation on Fairtrade, the banana sector remains as engaging as ever. Alex Lawson reports
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A touch of glamour for the supermarket vegetable aisle
When on the look-out for new lines, I am indebted to those retailers that are now hanging out shelf barkers to proclaim the
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ArticleGrowers vote on cherry marketing
Washington state sweet cherry growers are to vote on the continuation of their federal marketing order
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ArticlePicota volumes drop by half
Heavy rains hit Picota harvest, but regulatory council happy with quality of fruit and level of export sales
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ArticleOutdoor sales continue in France
The French government agreed to further outdoor sales last weekend to help growers cope with the current crisis
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ArticleSouthern peaches re-enter Mexico
Southern US peaches arriving in Mexico for first time in 17 years
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ArticleFrench attack Spanish stonefruit trucks
Local farmers respond violently as shipments of Spanish peaches and nectarines enter France
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ArticleNW Cherries expects big volumes
Regional US cooperative predicts record August shipments of its stonefruit
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ArticleThe forgotten fruit
Its reputation precedes it, but the grapefruit industry will have to turn it around or risk its future. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa as grapefruit growers and suppliers join a wider £1.2 million promotional campaign to support fresh produce exports