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The first shipment of the Posy variety of apple sailed from New Zealand to China last week. Bostock New Zealand and Mr Apple have developed the Posy, an apple with […]
Thu 21/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Chilean stone fruits will be the subject of a new promotional campaign in Chinese stores throughout March. The event, now in its second year, is organised by the Chilean Stone […]
Tue 12/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Catalonia is to cut its peach and nectarine production by 10% to prop up market prices, which have suffered since the closure of the Russian market in 2014. The region’s […]
Mon 25/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The trade wars between the US and major importers of its goods are affecting fruit exports. Mexico and China have raised tariffs on US apples to 20% and 50% respectively. […]
Mon 11/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Stonefruits produced in Chile have been recalled by retailers across the US due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Fresh peaches, nectarines and plums sold at a six major retailers […]
Mon 11/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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On January 8, 2019, the first shipment of 160 tons of Argentine cherries was shipped to the Asian giant. In 2017, China imported US$771 million of cherries, representing 31% of […]
Tue 29/01/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Hail damage in the south of Chile has led to a reduction in estimated volumes of exported cherries. The storm which struck at the start of the harvest season will […]
Mon 17/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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A reduction in the EU’s production area of peach and nectarine has led to a dip in EU production. Demand for peaches and nectarines is expected to fall slightly in […]
Wed 12/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The latest estimate for South Africa’s exports in the 2018-19 campaign are for an 11% fall for apricots, a 3% drop for peaches, and a 3% increase for both nectarines […]
Tue 04/12/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Bulgaria recorded a 20% increase in its stone fruit production in 2017-18. Good growing conditions and increased production area led to sweet cherry output climbing 18%, tart cherry volumes rising […]
Thu 22/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Argentina’s cherry producers will begin exporting to China this campaign, with market access due to be formally agreed over the next few weeks. With the current season just getting underway, […]
Tue 20/11/2018 by Richard Wikinson
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Thanks to gene-editing technology, the groundcherry could soon become a mass-produced fruit. The small tart fruit, similar in appearance to a tomato, was not previously considered suitable for industrial production, […]
Mon 15/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
