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ArticleGrapefruit joins RSA campaign
The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) is joining forces with the country’s deciduous fruit and grape sectors for this year’s Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign.
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El Roda reports strong grape year
Large-scale fresh produce exporter El Roda has reported a successful year, including strong performances on grapes and stonefruit.
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ArticleNZ cherry yields down slightly
Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good
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ArticleCalifornian cherry pioneer dies
The Californian cherry industry is mourning the passing of Al Gotelli, who died 25 November at his Stockton home aged 80
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ArticleFruit Patch names marketing head
Sheri Mierau is to leave her position as president of the California Tree Fruit Agreement on 1 January
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit looks to CNY
Chinese New Year timing means an abundance of Australian stonefruit will be available to markets for the festivities
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ArticleNZ cherry season gets going
New Zealand has picked its first cherries in a new season that looks promising, if not as large as last year
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ArticleBad weather hits Chile’s cherries
A spell of inclement spring weather has taken its toll on Chile’s cherry crops, with yields expected to be well down on last season
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ArticleGlobal cherry production grows
The world crop will increase in volume during 2009 despite shortfalls in major growing zones Argentina and Chile
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ArticleCherries hold up to heat
Extreme heatwave conditions in Australia’s central west New South Wales are not damaging cherry quality, a leading supplier says
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ArticleAustralian cherries take China tour
Australian cherry exporters left for China today in an effort to speed along access negotiations
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ArticleChile predicts cherry export decline
Shipments during 2009/10 will be down by around 20 per cent following colder and more humid weather conditions
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ArticleSouth African plums booming
The South African stonefruit industry is currently undergoing a substantial boom in the development, release and production of plum varieties developed in South Africa.
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Israeli stonefruit season "disappointing"
The Israeli stonefruit export campaign has just drawn to a close, with the last variety exported Autumn Red 440 plums.
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ArticleRoyal launches new brands
Fresh Royal has used the setting of Fruit Attraction to launch new brands for its pluot and blueberry production
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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