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Cherry purchases soared in the past year, jumping 13 percentage points from Fresh Trends 2009 and five percentage points from 2008. This growth is a direct contrast to last year’s findings, in which cherries showed the largest year-to-year drop.
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August 18, 2010

Chilean peach, nectarine and plum production is trending lower, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in mid-August.

August 17, 2010

(UPDATED COVERAGE, Aug. 24) Mexico expanded a tariff list for U.S. imports to include apples, sweet corn, grapefruit and oranges on Aug. 18, but at the same time significantly dropped tariffs on grapes and potatoes to Mexico.

August 5, 2010

Organic grower Rogers Mesa Fruit Co. Inc., Hotchkiss, Colo., will market fruit from about 500 acres overseen by 10 growers, said Richard Kinser, manager.

July 1, 2010

Washington governor Chris Gregoire has requested federal disaster designation for produce and other crops damaged by cold and wet weather this year.

June 29, 2010

A fire that gutted portions of Naumes Inc.’s Olivehurst, Calif., packinghouse is not expected to cause delays in shipping for the upcoming pear season.

Market Scope - Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Aug. 17

August 15, 2010 - August 28, 2010

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (244-195-153, includes exports 81-51-42, Oregon shipments 36-29-23) — Movement expected to decrease. Light offerings in few hands. Most shipments are previous commitments. Offerings insufficient to establish a market. Light offerings were expected through Aug. 26. LAST REPORT.
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