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ArticleStorms rattle stonefruit market
Storms in major producing areas as well as earlier inclement weather in the spring are playing havoc with stonefruit availability and causing a tightening of supply on the UK market.
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ArticleIcy weather benefits the Cape
A cold spell of icy weather in South Africa’s Cape region is proving beneficial to grape and deciduous fruit growers in the early stages of winter and helping citrus fruit.
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Produce enjoys pride of place
Any reports of breaches in food hygiene, such as those in-store failings unveiled recently by the national media, obviously
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Murcia counts the cost
Growers, insurers and the regional authorities have valued total losses following strong winds, rain and hail in the region in March.
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Summer kicks off in style in produce aisles
At this time of year, there always seems to be plenty going on in produce departments. Summer is in the air, with the first
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ArticleStonefruit forecast falls
Peach and nectarine production in Spain’s Valencia region is forecast to fall on last season’s volumes by some 25 per cent.
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Polish crops suffer frost
Low temperatures at the end of April followed by a sustained frost on the night of May 2-3 have severely damaged a whole range of fruit crops in Poland.
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Red plums antioxidant miracle
New research carried out at the Volcani Center in Israel has found that red-skinned plums contain higher levels of antioxidants than any other deciduous fruit grown in the country.
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ArticleBright outlook for California
After a couple of seasons of poor production, the Californian cherry industry is now looking forward to a great year that should restore the fruit to its former glory in the minds of trade and consumers alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out the prospects for produce set to make its way to the UK this season.
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ArticleThe equity card
Tommy Leighton talks to four people in fresh produce about their views on the compatibility of private equity and fresh produce.
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French reporting organic growth
French organic supplies have been in excellent shape since the start of the year, according to Peter Davis, of Lincolnshire-based importer-exporter Davis (Louth) Ltd.
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ArticleEuropêch' holds out hope for 2007 stonefruit
Europe’s 2007 stonefruit crop is forecast to be roughly in line with that of 2006 in terms of volume, according to figures released last week at industry event Europêch’, held in Perpignan.
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ArticleSpain unveils new apricots
Spain’s Valencia-based research organisation Ivia has registered two new varieties of apricot. Plant material for Alba Ros 3 and Alba Ros 1 should be available later this year.
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Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro
Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro, an exclusive supplier of avocados to Tesco, earlier this year. Here, he tells Tommy Leighton what he believes sets his company apart from the rest of the fresh produce industry.
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Dry times ahead for Australia's agricultural farmers
Australia's prime minster, John Howard announced last week that the nation's agricultural heartland of the Murray Darling basin in the east will face a ban on irrigation so that there will be enough water to drink.
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ArticleIsraeli stonefruit prospects buoyant
Israeli plum supplies are set to come on line around 10 days earlier than usual, despite the recent hailstorm which struck the eastern Galilee region.
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ArticleCTFA set for plum year
The California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) is expecting an excellent crop of the state’s peaches, plums and nectarines, following a very cold winter.
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Innovation takes centre stage at Europêch'
Innovation will be the theme at this year’s Europêch’ conference, set to take place on April 26 in Perpignan, France.
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ArticleSpanish growth slows
Persistent rainfall in southern Spain is causing difficulties for salad crops, while fruit trees threatened with drought conditions are benefiting.
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Freak weather hits Israeli stonefruit
Severe hail in Isarel’s eastern Galilee region has caused heavy damage to stonefruit orchards in the area surrounding Rosh Pina.