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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
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ArticleHeavy rains strike Catalonia
Persistent, heavy rainfall has affected Spanish region over last three days, according to media reports
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ArticleMurcia hit by hailstone showers
Damage reported to stonefruit and citrus in Spanish region, but grower consortium says prospects still good for summer campaign
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ArticleSmaller crop for Northwest cherries
This year’s Northwest cherry crop is predicted to be over 20 per cent down on 2009’s bumper harvest
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.
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ArticleWeather causes stonefruit rethink
Bad April weather has led California stonefruit growers to revise their prediction for this year’s crop to 46.8m cartons
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ArticleCatalan stonefruit production 'to rise'
Forecast from Catalan regional government predicts improved nectarine and peach harvest for the Spanish region
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ArticleTop-fruit game proves tough as conditions play havoc
Mother Nature has dealt a poor hand to the top-fruit sector so far this year, as sources in the southern hemisphere have battled various production issues to bring fruit to market. Alex Lawson looks at how the situation has unfolded in the last quarter
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ArticleSpain's stonefruit sector ‘faces losses’
Heavy rains earlier this year could lead to losses in Spain's stonefruit crop, while lower volumes are also expected in Italy
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ArticleFrench cherries face delays
The French cherry season is set to start around two weeks later this season, due to the weather conditions