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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleLarge NW cherry volumes hold steady
This season's shipments continue to soar above the previous campaign, according to Northwest Cherry Growers
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleKent cherry guide launched
Produced in Kent launched its new Cherry Ripe guide aimed at promoting the stonefruit and bringing it to the forefront of consumers’ minds at Park Farm Community Cherry Orchard in Lynsted, near Swale.
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ArticleEU stonefruit hit by poor weather
'Season to forget' in Greece as Italians call on whole supply chain to pull together during remainder of campaign
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ArticleGaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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ArticleFruit Patch appoints new head
The major California stonefruit marketer has announced the appointment of Scott Wallace as president and CEO
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ArticleFrench apricot volumes soaring
The French summer fruit season could be a remarkable one after reports that apricot volumes are rocketing and presence on the UK market is increasing.
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ArticleBuilding on wholesale pride
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett may be well known in trade circles for its strong relationships with large supermarket customers, but the Kentish firm actually started life as a wholesale supplier and still runs a highly active and dedicated wholesale division, which has not rested on its laurels over the years.
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ArticlePositive start to German plum season
Miss Germany on hand to mark the official start of this year's harvest, with production expected to be "outstanding"
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ArticleUS cherries make Japan breakthrough
Japan agrees to a new non-fumigation protocol for cherries from the US Northwest, paving the way for improved shelf life and sea shipments
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ArticleChilean stonefruit exports fall
Chile’s stonefruit exports to the US and Europe have dropped this season, partly as a result of quality problems with the fruit
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ArticleNW cherry volumes ahead of 2008
As of the beginning of July, over twice as many boxes of fruit have been shipped compared with the same period last year
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Demand rockets for salad definitions during summer
There are not many times when an item of fresh produce becomes fashionable beyond the restaurant trade, and even five years
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleUS cherry season in transition
The California cherry industry is reporting a successful campaign as the season winds down, while the Northwest deal is ramping up with high hopes of a record year
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ArticleFrench summer fruits hit Centre Court
To mark the start of the annual promotional push for French summer fruits, a networking event will be held at Wimbledon’s Centre Court
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ArticleGerman trade denies cherry pesticide risk
DFHV insists Greenpeace report into residue levels on cherries and strawberries sold in Germany is inaccurate
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ArticleConad accused of misleading consumers
Supermarket chain alleged to have marketed Spanish peaches as Italian in Italy's largest stonefruit-growing region
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ArticleBing cherries back in Britain
The first shipment of California Bing cherries has reached UK shops this week, available for the first three weeks in June.