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    EMR scientists in stonefruit combat

    2010-02-28T14:01:01Z

    Scientists at East Malling Research have launched a sustainable combat initiative against aphids, brown rot, plum fruit moth and light brown apple moth to enable more UK stonefruit to be grown and sold locally.

  • Gary Van Sickle
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    CTFA appoints new president

    2010-02-18T04:23:44Z

    The California Tree Fruit Agreement has appointed industry veteran Gary Van Sickle as its new president

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    UK success for Chilean cherries

    2010-02-17T13:01:01Z

    Chilean growers and exporters have been enjoying a strong promotional presence on the UK market for their cherries.

  • Short southern hemisphere supply keeps prices high
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    Short southern hemisphere supply keeps prices high

    2010-02-12T09:32:34Z

    It has been an interesting season for southern hemisphere stonefruit, with a heatwave in South Africa reducing overall volumes and the Chilean campaign delayed across the board, both of which have helped keep prices buoyant in the UK. Laura Gould reports

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    Australian cherries shipped to Korea

    2010-02-11T00:36:28Z

    The first ever consignments of Australian cherries left for Korea this week, as officials now target table grape access

  • (l-r) Robert Broadfoot, coo Fruchthandel Magazine; Noa Ohad, Shoham Product Development; Ella Harduf, ART Marketing and Gerald Lamusse, global brand manager of Fruit Logistica
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    Mehadrin lands FL Innovation Award

    2010-02-09T11:01:01Z

    Visitors to Fruit Logistica crowned a device designed to remove pomegranate seeds made by the company Mehadrin Tnuport Export of Israel as the winner of the event's prestigious Innovation Award.

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    Oppy to market Orchard View cherries

    2010-02-08T16:44:39Z

    When the Northwest cherry season begins in June, one of the US produce industry’s oldest and most experienced groups will gain a fresh outlook

  • UK prospers as South Africa enters tough game
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    UK prospers as South Africa enters tough game

    2010-02-05T09:23:22Z

    A tough market continued to struggle at the heart of the European season as the UK becomes a less attractive market due to currency issues. But an increase in volume and a promising pear market could yet see fortunes turn. Alex Lawson reports

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    Canada invests in varietal development

    2010-02-01T12:48:05Z

    New apple and sweet cherry varieties will help Canadian growers expand production and shore up competitive edge in markets worldwide

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    English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas

    2010-01-22T10:37:16Z

    This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have

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    Mixed forecast for RSA stonefruit

    2010-01-18T12:40:35Z

    South Africa's exports of plums and apricots are expected to drop this year, while nectarine and peach volumes could increase

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    Australian stonefruit looks to Russia

    2010-01-11T01:38:20Z

    Australian stonefruit growers are exploring marketing opportunities in Russia in a bid to increase exports, but some are urging caution

  • South African stonefruit strong
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    South African stonefruit strong

    2010-01-07T09:01:02Z

    Capespan has reported a strong performance during the South African stonefruit season, with new cultivars and increased UK business bolstering it in a tough year.

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    Grapefruit joins RSA campaign

    2010-01-06T08:01:01Z

    The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) is joining forces with the country’s deciduous fruit and grape sectors for this year’s Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign.

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    El Roda reports strong grape year

    2009-12-30T16:01:01Z

    Large-scale fresh produce exporter El Roda has reported a successful year, including strong performances on grapes and stonefruit.

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    NZ cherry yields down slightly

    2009-12-18T00:07:07Z

    Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good

  • Cherries
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    Californian cherry pioneer dies

    2009-12-09T09:44:30Z

    The Californian cherry industry is mourning the passing of Al Gotelli, who died 25 November at his Stockton home aged 80

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    Fruit Patch names marketing head

    2009-12-03T11:14:21Z

    Sheri Mierau is to leave her position as president of the California Tree Fruit Agreement on 1 January

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    Australian stonefruit looks to CNY

    2009-12-03T00:36:16Z

    Chinese New Year timing means an abundance of Australian stonefruit will be available to markets for the festivities

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    NZ cherry season gets going

    2009-11-27T05:15:29Z

    New Zealand has picked its first cherries in a new season that looks promising, if not as large as last year