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ArticleSouth 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).
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New Zealand stonefruit weathering well
Unusual weather conditions in New Zealand over the last few months mean stonefruit growers are preparing for a mixed season.
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ArticleMixed bag for Capespan stonefruit
Lower day and night temperatures in October and November have adversely affected stonefruit ripening and peach and nectarine sizing in the Western Cape, according to Capespan technical advisor Michiel Bester.
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ArticleNo guarantees as southern supplies come on stream
The usual autumn shift from northern to southern hemisphere supplies has so far been relatively plain sailing. But difficult weather conditions in South Africa and fluctuating exchange rates could hamper progress over the next few months. Laura Gould reports.
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Medfel adds new dimension to Rim
A new trade event for the Mediterranean Rim will have its first outing in April 2009, when Medfel opens its doors in Perpignan.
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Public will be tough to win over
I experienced a distinct feeling of déjà vu while following the escapades of Sainsbury’s, which hit upon the idea of
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ArticleBumper ride for California stones
California stonefruit producers are striving to make the most of their export potential this year, as they deal with a bumper crop.
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ArticleTough season forecast for SA stonefruit
A late crop and the global economic crisis could combine to make it an uncomfortable 2009 season for South African stonefruit
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ArticleImage is everything in the fruit and vegetable aisles
Hardly a week goes by without major supermarket chains pushing the boundaries when it comes to enhancing the image of fruit
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Dive for Spanish fruit sendings
Spanish fruit exports dropped by 3.3 million tonnes, or 13 per cent, between January and August this year compared to the year-earlier period, according to new figures from grower-exporter association Fepex.
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Tasmanian cherries dodge frost
Tasmania’s cherry crop was hit by frost last week, but the industry says prepared growers staved off significant damage
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ArticleMixed forecast for Chilean stonefruit
Chile’s stonefruit growers and exporters are predicting a good season despite on-going difficulties with their peach export deal
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ArticleChile prepares for cherry bonanza
The 2008/09 harvest may equal or exceed last season's record yield of 8.7m cases
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Chemical-free technique controls summerfruit pest
Pesticide has met its match in a new chemical-free technique to control the carpophilus beetle
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ArticleMack stonefruit director joins M&S
Stuart Forder set to become retailer's trading executive for fresh produce in last week of October
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ArticleArgentinean cherries on the rebound
The country’s cherry volumes are set to return to normal this season after unexpected frosts devastated last year’s crop
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Forder steps down from Mack stonefruit role
Mack Multiples has announced the departure of Stuart Forder, commercial director for stonefruit.
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ArticleFrost hits Argentinean stonefruit crop
Estimates from the country’s Río Negro region suggest production losses amount to 1,000 tonnes
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ArticleRSA organic plums in fine fettle
Organic plums from South Africa look set to enjoy a solid harvest this season.
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ArticleCore shoppers keep category going in face of economy
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Fortnight drew to a close on September 21, with the usual round of festivities stirring up interest in the category. But did the credit crunch threaten to spoil the party? Laura Gould reports.