Pineapple news archive – Page 93
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.
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ArticleWeather causes stonefruit rethink
Bad April weather has led California stonefruit growers to revise their prediction for this year’s crop to 46.8m cartons
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ArticleCatalan stonefruit production 'to rise'
Forecast from Catalan regional government predicts improved nectarine and peach harvest for the Spanish region
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ArticleTop-fruit game proves tough as conditions play havoc
Mother Nature has dealt a poor hand to the top-fruit sector so far this year, as sources in the southern hemisphere have battled various production issues to bring fruit to market. Alex Lawson looks at how the situation has unfolded in the last quarter
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ArticleSpain's stonefruit sector ‘faces losses’
Heavy rains earlier this year could lead to losses in Spain's stonefruit crop, while lower volumes are also expected in Italy
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ArticleFrench cherries face delays
The French cherry season is set to start around two weeks later this season, due to the weather conditions
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ArticleExtremadura aims to boost exports
Spanish region stages trade visit to Mexico and US in effort to boost exports of stonefruit and other products
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ArticleTardy start for Spanish stonefruit
Growers in Spain have said their stonefruit season will start with between one and three weeks delay on last season, depending on region.
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ArticlePicota campaign start faces delay
Spain’s Picota cherry season is likely to begin up to a week later than last year, says Denomination of Origin organisation
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ArticleTotal Cherry plans UK trials
Total Cherry, the stonefruit arm of Total Produce UK, has been working on establishing a unique domestic cherry variety trial in Kent, by planning the trial of 20 varieties at Owens Court Farm.
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New ideas taking root as summer products appear
It is amazing just how fast any new ideas literally take root. Following my discovery of grow-your-own salads at Tesco in last
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit gets helping hand
Australia’s stonefruit industry will receive government assistance in trying to develop export markets in Asia
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ArticleNew English apricots in bloom
The first fruits of a new English apricot variety that has been 15 years in the making have debuted.
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ArticlePandol looks to grow UK market
California-based grape and stonefruit grower-exporter Pandol has hired a new director of global operations with a special UK focus.
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleSouth African top-fruit industry holds its own through searing heat
The early market for pears in the EU has been a good start for the South African top-fruit season. The delays in shipping from Chile as a result of the two earthquakes at the end of February and start of March have provided a short-term supply gap, increasing market demand for South African top fruit in the UK market. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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Tesco and Harrods wage cherry war
A battle has broken out between Harrods and Tesco over the sale of rare Spanish cherries.
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Solid season for New Zealand stonefruit
Despite some difficult growing conditions, New Zealand stonefruit exporters have had a reasonable 2009/10 season
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ArticleAnti-cancer plum bound for markets
Queensland government and Nutrafruit collaborate on commercialisation of the antioxidant-rich Queen Garnet plum
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ArticleFrosts bring Spanish growers misery
Spanish growers have fallen victim to yet more inclement weather and this time it is the turn of stonefruit producers to suffer.