Pineapple news archive – Page 85
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ArticleCalifornia cherries avoid rain damage
California cherry growers have escaped an unseasonal May storm with only minimal damage to fruit
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ArticleNorthwest cherry crop takes shape
Latest report from Northwest Cherry Growers predicts crop reduction of 20-30 per cent compared with 2009
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Valencia stonefruit suffers
The stonefruit sector in the Spanish growing region of Valencia is facing crisis with an estimated 30 per cent of its crop lost to frost, hail, disease and abandonment.
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ArticleUK soft-fruit players look forward to summer sun
British strawberries have hit the shelves and the home-grown berry offer is soon to get into full swing, amid a flurry of Union Jack flags. So what is in store for the soft-fruit category as the spotlight turns on the UK? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNew pest in San Joaquin Valley
The European grapevine moth has been found in the San Joaquin Valley, prompting fears for the California stonefruit industry
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California stones face tough season
Stonefruit from the US state of California faces a tough season, with volumes of peaches, plums and nectarines forecast to rise slightly on last year to 46.8 million cartons.
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ArticleStonefruit sector "must act quickly"
Italian industry calls for closer coordination with retailers after disastrous peach and nectarine campaign in 2009
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ArticleEuropean stonefruit volumes fall
European stonefruit figures released at last week’s Europêch’ conference in Perpignan show significant declines in apricot production in France and Spain, while peach and nectarine output is lower than last year across the continent and characterised mainly by a late start.
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ArticleAlara boosts cherry production
Thanks to an increase in volumes at its own orchards, the Turkish exporter expects a rise in cherry production
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ArticleSlow start for California cherries
Cool and windy spring weather has meant a slow start to the season for the California cherry industry
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ArticleFrench cherries survive wind
Strong winds in southern France failed to upset the burgeoning French cherry season, but further storms are forecast
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ArticleFrench eye better stonefruit prices
Although consumption of stonefruit was up among French shoppers last year, ultra-low prices succeeded in hitting sales
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ArticleSpanish crops in hail threat
High winds and hail at the weekend have been threatening Spanish grape, stonefruit and citrus crops.
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ArticlePeach and nectarine production to fall
Europech' forecasts suggest significant downturns in production in Spain, Italy, Greece and France for the coming season
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ArticleCalifornian cherry deal underway
The first cherries of the season have been shipped from California, as predictions come in on the Northwest season
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ArticleNH gearing up for decent run on stones
The annual handover from southern hemisphere to northern hemisphere stonefruit has been relatively stable this year, and a strong North African season is helping traders cover any gaps in supply. There is a general sense of optimism in the category, although a challenging two weeks are on the cards as some sources see volumes come to an end and others await the start of their seasons. Laura Gould reports
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Innovation hits tomato aisle as unusual sources appear
I wonder how long it will be before we follow the US trend and see bog-standard green salad tomatoes on sale? Well, at least a
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit targets Thailand
Stonefruit exporters from the Australian state of Victoria see Thailand as a market rife with export potential
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ArticleEuropech' releases EU apricot forecast
Overall production across Europe set to fall slightly, with major decrease in Spain expected alongside upturn in Greek output
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ArticleFirst Jerte cherries go on sale
Initial volumes of Burlat cherries from Spain’s Valle del Jerte due this week, but Picota variety will be unavailable until June