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Fumigation-free Tasmanian cherries hit Japan
Tasmanian cherry grower Reid Fruits has begun exporting fumigation-free cherries to Japan
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Gaseous storage offers fresh alternative
As the pressure is turned up on pesticide use in the fields, a new residue-free product which harnesses the Earth’s most powerful natural disinfectant and oxidant, ozone has been launched onto the market, to prevent post-harvest spoilage.
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Peru project to benefit 10,000 growers
A new public-private deal between the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture and a local foundation will support the expansion of fruit production
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South African plum sector pioneers
A pioneering campaign backed by the South African stonefruit industry and the South African government to promote the country as the preferred source of plums and as a top tourist destination has been launched in London.
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Plum campaign could open doors for SA
A joint government-industry promotional campaign for South African plums and tourism is set to kick off in January
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CA growers reel from poor returns
California’s stonefruit industry endured another season of poor returns in 2008 – its third in a row
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Murcian stonefruit sector grows exports
Murcia has increased its stonefruit exports by 31 per cent, confirming its position as a major producer and exporter
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Security ruling could hit US cherry exports
The Washington cherry industry is discussing ways to manage new security laws for produce exported in passenger planes
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The freshinfo year - October
Supermarkets start supplier backlash... Forder leaves Mack stonefruit role... High street big guns change airfreight stance... Green light for Co-op acquisition... What else made your October?
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Australian growers count stonefruit losses
Stonefruit growers throughout Australia’s Granite Belt (Stanthorpe) region south west of Brisbane have reported major production losses this year, due to larger numbers of flying foxes than usual.
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Spain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
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Tasmanian cherry harvest delayed
Cooler weather has left growers uncertain about meeting Christmas demand for the fruit
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Variety performance from retail at this time of year
Variety has always been the spice of life, and no more so than in the fresh produce industry, where more and more lines are
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Fruit Patch brings in Rick Eastes
The US-based group has handed the industry veteran a new role as vice-president of sales and marketing
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Cherry crop hit by rainfall in Australia
Reports have claimed that the overall yield in the south of the country could have been cut dramatically by the recent inclement weather
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Chile expands winter cherry drive
Consumer-focused promotions are taking place for the first time in Germany alongside similar activities in the UK
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Good crop boosts South Africa's plum drive
South Africa's January plum campaign in the UK will be backed by a high-quality crop, according to Stefan Conradie
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Japan accepts new cherry protocol
A new system for ensuring the control of codling moth in Tasmania has been accepted by Japanese authorities
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Chile free trade agreement angers Australians
Australian horticulturists have branded a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Chile “absolutely ridiculous” and insisted they will refuse to export produce to the South American country.
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South Africa "cautiously optimistic" on stones
The South African stonefruit industry is “cautiously optimistic” about its prospects this season, according to Stefan Conradie, product manager for pome and stonefruit at South Africa’s Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust (DFPT).