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ArticleGood times for Tasmanian cherries
The state's harvest is now about 3,000 tonnes, according to growers, with exporters enjoying greater access to overseas markets
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ArticleEurope endures a summer of pain as growers suffer
The European stonefruit industry is staring down the barrel of yet another tough season, with growers across the continent declaring themselves at crisis point as returns from outlets across Europe fail to cover rising production costs. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleFrench see success from special sales
Sales organised to cope with the drop in spending amongst French consumers hailed as success by Interfel
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ArticlePicota promotes budget benefits
Sales of Spanish Picota cherries in the UK have been boosted by price cuts and advertising, but for how long can this be sustained?
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ArticleTop-fruit sector pensive ahead of bumper UK crop
With top-fruit consumption on its traditional summer wane, the industry will be buoyed by the prospect of a particularly promising UK crop to kick start autumn and lift what has been a frustratingly stable market for suppliers and retailers alike. Alex Lawson reports.
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Summerfruit rows heat up in France
The summer of 2009 will certainly be remembered as the one when the traditional summerfruit crisis really reached a climax.
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ArticleNW cherry shipments up on 2008
The latest report by Northwest Cherry Growers has revealed that volumes remain well ahead of last year
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ArticleFrench protesters target retailers
The south-west of France saw further protests yesterday, as anger at retailers’ practice of favouring cheaper Spanish produce continues
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ArticleUK plum season on right track
English plum growers are reaping the benefits of a cold winter period to report on a high quality crop
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ArticleEnglish plums set for bumper crop
English plum growers have started picking what is set to be an excellent, high-quality crop, in stark contrast to the 2008 haul.
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ArticleProtests hit French-Spanish border
French fresh produce growers blocked the motorway on the border with Spain yesterday to protest against dwindling returns
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ArticleSpain holds stonefruit crisis talks
Competition and market saturation have this month pushed down prices for Spanish peaches and nectarines to below the cost of production
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UK growers put on a good show, as brands pick up
Shelves continue to burst with summer fruit at present and full marks to English cherry growers for putting up some really
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ArticleGovernment steps in to aid sales
The French government has authorised a tactic known as “vente au déballage” to speed up sales of fresh produce
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ArticleHDC launches apple guide
The Horticultural Development Company (HDC) is launching a new Best Practice Guide into apple growing as it looks to aid the industry.
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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