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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit shines in UK
The California stonefruit crop is in “robust” form this year, with volumes slightly up on last season and the UK market performing well for shippers.
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ArticleCanada re-opens doors to Spanish stonefruit
Spanish suppliers will resume exports to Canada next season following the suspension of shipments since 2001
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ArticleThe way it should be
The fresh produce industry has seen a fair few marketing trends come its way in recent years, but a new one that takes the movement towards fresh, natural and seasonal food one step further could be about to take off in the UK. The concept of authenticity is already making its mark in the US and looks likely to cross the pond. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit going strong
Spanish stonefruit exports put in a strong performance in the first three months of the season, according to figures just released by national exporters’ federation Fepex.
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ArticleUK growth for Picota cherry sales
The Spanish Picota deal has enjoyed a fruitful season in the UK, with sales growth driven by high quality fruit and extensive promotional activity
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ArticleCherry outlook unclear for Argentina
Following the devastating frosts of last season, the cherry industry is hoping for no further weather-related issues
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Return to rigid pricing on cards
Pricing mechanisms have always been something of a mystery to anyone outside the industry, although the ideal of balancing
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ArticleNW cherry growers reflect on tough season
Reduced volumes and sluggish domestic demand made 2008 a difficult marketing year according to the Washington Fruit Commission
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Cherry growers aim for export growth
Australian cherry growers are looking to better tap into the export market by first gathering more information on existing options
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ArticleExtremaduran plums bear wind damage
The Extremaduran plum crop was significantly down from average volumes this season, due to adverse weather conditions in the spring.
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ArticleMixed bag dogs northern hemisphere season
Fortunes have been variable for European stonefruit producers this summer, with Mother Nature conspiring to make life as tough as possible at every available opportunity. However, UK importers have mainly been able to weather the storm. Laura Gould reports.
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Shoppers cash shortage helps retailers to cash in
Only the consumer tracking from TNS and the multiples themselves will give an indication as to whether shopping habits are
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys plum deal for Israel
Agrexco has made the most of a strong Israeli stonefruit campaign this year, with plums in particular proving a hit in the UK market.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit exports increase
Spain enjoys good start to stonefruit campaign despite overall fall in fruit exports
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ArticleTowers of strength
Mid Kent Growers and Norman Collett look forward to the new English season in the belief that both their own growers and the industry at large are in a position of strength.
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Retail is all about image when it comes to quality
While the multiples obsess about promoting value for money on their fresh produce shelves, there remains an ongoing battle to
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ArticleLate crop cuts Washington cherry promos
The later and lighter harvest has affected marketing budgets for the 2008 season
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ArticleLINKFresh® deployed at Produce World
The first phase deployment of Anglia Business Solutions LINKFresh® suite has gone live at the British & Brazilian subsidiary of the Produce World Group.
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ArticlePlum pox spreads in New York
Plum pox virus is threatening stonefruit production in New York state in the US
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ArticleSpaniards count stonefruit cost
Hail, rain and high winds in mid-July have taken their toll on a wide variety of crops in eastern, southern and north-eastern Spain.