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ArticleFrench continue direct action
In the south of France, producers have emptied more lorry-loads of Spanish produce heading into the country
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ArticleNorthwest cherries close in on estimate
Reports claim the crop has passed the 14m-box mark and is on course to match pre-season forecasts
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ArticleSupply issues loom ahead of boost in market demand
A slightly stagnant summer UK banana market at consumer level belies issues elsewhere. With supply problems, the return of Windward Islands bananas and a consultation on Fairtrade, the banana sector remains as engaging as ever. Alex Lawson reports
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A touch of glamour for the supermarket vegetable aisle
When on the look-out for new lines, I am indebted to those retailers that are now hanging out shelf barkers to proclaim the
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ArticleGrowers vote on cherry marketing
Washington state sweet cherry growers are to vote on the continuation of their federal marketing order
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ArticlePicota volumes drop by half
Heavy rains hit Picota harvest, but regulatory council happy with quality of fruit and level of export sales
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ArticleOutdoor sales continue in France
The French government agreed to further outdoor sales last weekend to help growers cope with the current crisis
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ArticleSouthern peaches re-enter Mexico
Southern US peaches arriving in Mexico for first time in 17 years
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ArticleFrench attack Spanish stonefruit trucks
Local farmers respond violently as shipments of Spanish peaches and nectarines enter France
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ArticleNW Cherries expects big volumes
Regional US cooperative predicts record August shipments of its stonefruit
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ArticleThe forgotten fruit
Its reputation precedes it, but the grapefruit industry will have to turn it around or risk its future. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa as grapefruit growers and suppliers join a wider £1.2 million promotional campaign to support fresh produce exports
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Retailers stamp their mark with exclusive produce
The retail battle to introduce new and exclusive lines continues to gather momentum almost week by week. Waitrose has an
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ArticleStonefuit in crisis as prices crash
Italian and Spanish peach and nectarine growers have said their sector is in crisis as prices plunge to just half of last year’s levels.
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ArticleBerry Gardens sees domestic cherry growth
Nick Marston tells Fruit Focus visitors that the UK could become the principal supplier of cherries to the domestic market
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ArticleBruni calls on EU to offer more support
Cogeca president Paolo Bruni asks EU Council of Ministers to approve further funding for growers affected by E.coli crisis
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ArticleUK heads for cherry self-sufficiency
UK fruit growers will be the principal suppliers of cherries to the domestic marketplace in the next 10 years, according to Berry Gardens MD Nick Marston, speaking at Fruit Focus.
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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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Article‘High quality’ crop may bring relief
Spanish stonefruit producers believe this season’s harvest may help renew confidence in country’s products
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ArticleStonefruit set to bounce back as supplies strike a balance
The stonefruit category could be set for a comeback now the European season is moving faster and retailers are backing home-grown supplies. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector recovering from a tough patch
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Varieties billed as brands to find new ways to market
A question many people ask is how long does it take before a brand brings real sales advantage?Currently, a number of what