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ArticleHopes run high for handover to southern hemisphere
European stonefruit exporters endured a difficult summer in the UK market, due to immense pressure on prices. But with the handover to southern hemisphere supplies almost complete, category sources are in a more optimistic frame of mind. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleAussie stone exports to UK fall
Australian stonefruit has been “very good quality” so far this season, according to Wayne Prowse, export development manager at Horticulture Australia.
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ArticleCitrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving
The crossover from southern to northern hemisphere supply is expected to work out well, to boost what has been a relatively flat market for citrus over the last three months. But how will the run-up to Christmas play out? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Australian stonefruit looks to Taiwan
Australian stonefruit exporters are hopeful the Taiwanese market could reopen to them in time for this season
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ArticleExotics show promise after a difficult summer
Exotics are rarely at the top of shopping lists over the summer months, when consumers tend to pick from the vast array of home-grown and seasonal fruit and vegetables. At the same time, the perception that the category is a luxury treat has done sales no favours. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleUS stonefruit figures on the move
Stonefruit marketers Mo Cameron and Blair Richardson are making moves around the US fresh fruit industry
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ArticleAid scheme launched for Italian growers
Stonefruit producers in Emilia-Romagna to benefit from €500,000 financial assistance package following difficult campaign
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ArticleCommon ground
The economy has been the hot topic on both sides of the pond this year, and the produce industries of both the US and the UK have had to adapt accordingly to contend with a whole new set of challenges. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleWeather may upset Chilean cherries
The country’s spring period, which officially kicks off on 21 September, is forecast to be wet and rainy this year
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ArticleSouth Africa launches three-way campaign
The South African fruit industry has launched a major campaign to support sales of stonefruit, top fruit and grapes in the UK.
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Retailers must take on plum job
While not all supermarkets have been tarred with the same brush, reports circulating in the national media that the multiples
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Vegetable sector ramps up choice of offerings
A walk around any allotment at this time of year reflects the passion that the British have for runner beans, and my
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ArticleNFU: UK plum crops unsold
Plum growers are struggling to sell this year’s bumper crop of plums because supermarkets are favouring imported produce offering a higher profit margin, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleSpanish cherry export volumes recover
The country’s cherry sector has enjoyed a strong campaign, thanks to a substantial recovery in volumes
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ArticleSummer prices tumble across France
Figures produced by Familles Rurales reveal the extent to which prices have sunk in France this year, to the frustration of producers
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ArticleWaitrose taps into bumper plum crop
The UK-based retailer is offering several different English plum varieties in its stores this year
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ArticleCherry shipments remain high
The northwest cherry season is drawing to a close with shipments still well ahead of the figures recorded last year
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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