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Summerfruit rows heat up in France
The summer of 2009 will certainly be remembered as the one when the traditional summerfruit crisis really reached a climax.
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ArticleNW cherry shipments up on 2008
The latest report by Northwest Cherry Growers has revealed that volumes remain well ahead of last year
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ArticleFrench protesters target retailers
The south-west of France saw further protests yesterday, as anger at retailers’ practice of favouring cheaper Spanish produce continues
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ArticleUK plum season on right track
English plum growers are reaping the benefits of a cold winter period to report on a high quality crop
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ArticleEnglish plums set for bumper crop
English plum growers have started picking what is set to be an excellent, high-quality crop, in stark contrast to the 2008 haul.
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ArticleProtests hit French-Spanish border
French fresh produce growers blocked the motorway on the border with Spain yesterday to protest against dwindling returns
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ArticleSpain holds stonefruit crisis talks
Competition and market saturation have this month pushed down prices for Spanish peaches and nectarines to below the cost of production
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UK growers put on a good show, as brands pick up
Shelves continue to burst with summer fruit at present and full marks to English cherry growers for putting up some really
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ArticleGovernment steps in to aid sales
The French government has authorised a tactic known as “vente au déballage” to speed up sales of fresh produce
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ArticleHDC launches apple guide
The Horticultural Development Company (HDC) is launching a new Best Practice Guide into apple growing as it looks to aid the industry.
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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleLarge NW cherry volumes hold steady
This season's shipments continue to soar above the previous campaign, according to Northwest Cherry Growers
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleKent cherry guide launched
Produced in Kent launched its new Cherry Ripe guide aimed at promoting the stonefruit and bringing it to the forefront of consumers’ minds at Park Farm Community Cherry Orchard in Lynsted, near Swale.
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ArticleEU stonefruit hit by poor weather
'Season to forget' in Greece as Italians call on whole supply chain to pull together during remainder of campaign
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ArticleGaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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ArticleFruit Patch appoints new head
The major California stonefruit marketer has announced the appointment of Scott Wallace as president and CEO
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ArticleFrench apricot volumes soaring
The French summer fruit season could be a remarkable one after reports that apricot volumes are rocketing and presence on the UK market is increasing.
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ArticleBuilding on wholesale pride
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett may be well known in trade circles for its strong relationships with large supermarket customers, but the Kentish firm actually started life as a wholesale supplier and still runs a highly active and dedicated wholesale division, which has not rested on its laurels over the years.
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ArticlePositive start to German plum season
Miss Germany on hand to mark the official start of this year's harvest, with production expected to be "outstanding"