All articles by Jeff Long – Page 8
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ArticleWashington set for smaller apple crop
A late start for what looks to be a lighter Washington apple crop in 2011/12 should keep FOB prices riding high
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ArticleChina hungry for US grapes
The US grape season timing is not lining up well with key festivals in China this season, but overall the market is growing solidly
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ArticleUS stonefruit running late
A cold first half of the year has upset the timing and volume predictions for stonefruit growers in the western US
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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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Mexican grapes survive frost
Production is estimated to be down slightly with volume expected to be shorter than usual until June
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ArticleSuccessful debut for America Trades Produce
New conference focused on the issues, trends and opportunities in the fresh fruit and vegetable trade between Mexico and the US
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ArticleWeather delay for Mexican avos
Rain, frost and hail set the scene for an unusual Mexican avocado export season to the US and Canada
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ArticleEcuador hopeful for mango success
Suppliers are holding out for decent returns on the US market as an earlier-than-normal start could work in their favour
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ArticleSpain on course for export recovery
Clementine production and exports are set to bounce back but a delay to harvesting could cause some supply challenges
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ArticleUS potatoes chip away at Asian market
The US Potato Board (USPB) is working with chefs from major Southeast Asian restaurant chains to boost fresh exports throughout Eastern and South East Asia
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ArticleCalifornia grape season a late bloomer
California’s grape season may be running behind schedule, but the crop is likely to finish with a bang as it hits a new record
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ArticleNorthwest cherry volumes go south
Final volume forecasts are being revised further downwards as the Northwest cherry season rolls on in the US
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ArticleCalifornia stonefruit little and late
A late start and small size profile has given California’s stonefruit industry some challenges this season
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ArticleCool weather reduces cherry yields
A cool spring and early summer period has led to a lowering of predicted cherry yields from the US Pacific Northwest
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ArticleTopsy turvy start for Mexican limes
Production issues in Mexico due to inclement weather have caused availability to fluctuate in the US and Canada
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ArticleRainfall slows Mexican mango deal
Delayed start to the season slows early export pace, although increasing production could lead to 40m-carton campaign
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ArticleCalifornian cherry shipments ramp up
With a late start to the season and impressive volumes already packed, this year could be a record breaker for Californian cherries
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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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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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ArticleCalifornian cherry deal underway
The first cherries of the season have been shipped from California, as predictions come in on the Northwest season