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ArticleMixed forecast for Chilean stonefruit
Chile’s stonefruit growers and exporters are predicting a good season despite on-going difficulties with their peach export deal
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ArticleChile prepares for cherry bonanza
The 2008/09 harvest may equal or exceed last season's record yield of 8.7m cases
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Chemical-free technique controls summerfruit pest
Pesticide has met its match in a new chemical-free technique to control the carpophilus beetle
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ArticleMack stonefruit director joins M&S
Stuart Forder set to become retailer's trading executive for fresh produce in last week of October
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ArticleArgentinean cherries on the rebound
The country’s cherry volumes are set to return to normal this season after unexpected frosts devastated last year’s crop
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Forder steps down from Mack stonefruit role
Mack Multiples has announced the departure of Stuart Forder, commercial director for stonefruit.
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ArticleFrost hits Argentinean stonefruit crop
Estimates from the country’s Río Negro region suggest production losses amount to 1,000 tonnes
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ArticleRSA organic plums in fine fettle
Organic plums from South Africa look set to enjoy a solid harvest this season.
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ArticleCore shoppers keep category going in face of economy
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Fortnight drew to a close on September 21, with the usual round of festivities stirring up interest in the category. But did the credit crunch threaten to spoil the party? Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit shines in UK
The California stonefruit crop is in “robust” form this year, with volumes slightly up on last season and the UK market performing well for shippers.
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ArticleCanada re-opens doors to Spanish stonefruit
Spanish suppliers will resume exports to Canada next season following the suspension of shipments since 2001
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ArticleThe way it should be
The fresh produce industry has seen a fair few marketing trends come its way in recent years, but a new one that takes the movement towards fresh, natural and seasonal food one step further could be about to take off in the UK. The concept of authenticity is already making its mark in the US and looks likely to cross the pond. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit going strong
Spanish stonefruit exports put in a strong performance in the first three months of the season, according to figures just released by national exporters’ federation Fepex.
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ArticleUK growth for Picota cherry sales
The Spanish Picota deal has enjoyed a fruitful season in the UK, with sales growth driven by high quality fruit and extensive promotional activity
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ArticleCherry outlook unclear for Argentina
Following the devastating frosts of last season, the cherry industry is hoping for no further weather-related issues
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Return to rigid pricing on cards
Pricing mechanisms have always been something of a mystery to anyone outside the industry, although the ideal of balancing
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ArticleNW cherry growers reflect on tough season
Reduced volumes and sluggish domestic demand made 2008 a difficult marketing year according to the Washington Fruit Commission
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Cherry growers aim for export growth
Australian cherry growers are looking to better tap into the export market by first gathering more information on existing options
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ArticleExtremaduran plums bear wind damage
The Extremaduran plum crop was significantly down from average volumes this season, due to adverse weather conditions in the spring.
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ArticleMixed bag dogs northern hemisphere season
Fortunes have been variable for European stonefruit producers this summer, with Mother Nature conspiring to make life as tough as possible at every available opportunity. However, UK importers have mainly been able to weather the storm. Laura Gould reports.