Citrus news archive
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Plea for help for flood-ravaged Citrusdal
Immediate funding is required to help the farmers of Citrusdal’s agricultural community out of flood distress
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Promise of opportunity for South African agriculture
The first budget speech from South Africa’s new minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen sets a positive tone
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Exporters count the cost of Cape storms
Devastating storms and heavy rain have caused major disruption to exports from Cape Town in the Western Province of South Africa
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Chile seeks improved access to Mexican market
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
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Bright Food secures Australian citrus imports with MFC
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
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Fresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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MFC implements multiyear growth strategy
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
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Korea grants market access to Texas grapefruit
Deal negotiations included a virtual site visit due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
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Spain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
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South African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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China eager to open doors to more Vietnamese fruit
Statement from Chinese Premier comes after fruit imports from Vietnam more than doubled in value in 2023
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South Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
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Citrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
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Sicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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Regional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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LGS offers South African Star Ruby grapefruit
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
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Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
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Camposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
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Mozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold