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ArticleCatalan stonefruit crop set to increase
Autonomous Spanish region predicts 11 per cent rise in peach and nectarine harvest for coming campaign
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ArticleTough times for California stonefruit
Following a decade of mostly unprofitable markets, the US state's stonefruit industry faces a very uncertain future
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AG Thames signs Oz Peach deal
UK-based importer AG Thames has confirmed it has signed an exclusive deal with Oz Peach to manage the Australian breeder’s stonefruit series in Europe and North Africa.
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ArticleStonefruit players keep fruit moving ahead of peak
It is a notoriously tricky period for the stonefruit category, but the supply chain is working hard to keep volumes moving ahead of supply and demand getting back on track from May. So what’s in store for the coming months? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleAgrexco begins stonefruit exports
Shipments of Israeli stonefruit to Europe have commenced, according to Agrexco
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleUkraine boosts cherry volumes
Last year, the country saw cherry production grow by 38 per cent, prompting increased optimism for the future
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ArticleStonefruit growers want promo push
Stonefruit producers in Murcia are calling for a five-year promotional campaign for their fruit as forecasts for peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums and apricots are announced.
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ArticleDinosaur brand sets foot into China
California stonefruit giant Kingsburg is launching its Dinosaur-branded pluot in Hong Kong and China this year
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ArticleAG Thames secures Oz Peach deal
Importer looks to boost demand for early peaches and nectarines, arguing March and April market is "long way from saturation"
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ArticleTotal Produce reports 'good performance'
Total Produce chairman Carl McCann hailed a “good performance” in 2010 with fruit and vegetables leading the way as the firm “continues to actively pursue attractive acquisition opportunities”.
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ArticleStemilt upgrades Olds Station cherry line
Exporter continues to invest in cherry packing facilities as it prepares to handle new-season crop estimated at over 18m cartons
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit highlights tough game
The news that the California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) may cease to exist is disappointing.The 77-year-old association
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ArticlePicota growers hope to expand exports
Spanish Picota cherry producers target growth in Scandinavia and Baltic region, with promotions planned for Spain, UK and Italy
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Californians rally as agreement set to end
Californian stonefruit growers are issuing an “open for business” message despite the likely end of the California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA).
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere shake-up
The shape of southern hemisphere top-fruit supply is changing now that UK retailers are increasingly moving towards sourcing directly from growers, fuel costs are on the up and for the first time, suppliers are under pressure to pre-notify their sendings. Anna Sbuttoni asks how trade is playing out in a challenging environment
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ArticleCalifornian marketing orders to end
Failure to renew peach and nectarine marketing programmes by growers could spell end of the California Tree Fruit Agreement
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ArticleMurcia confident for early cherries
Southern Spanish region believes it can achieve good production of early cherries despite scarce water resources
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ArticleUniveg in UK cherry agreement
The future commercial success of the UK cherry production industry in the UK has been given a boost after a three-way agreement that will see the continuation of a breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR).
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ArticleRed Gold comes to UK stores
World's most expensive cherries to become widely available in UK after Spanish producer signs deal with Tesco