Citrus news archive – Page 128
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ArticleThe alchemy of scent
From crisp notes of bergamot and lime to sweeter aromas of melon, mango and peach, fruity fragrances have always had their allure. Lisa Kjellsson examines how new techniques are bringing the worlds of growing and perfumery closer together
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ArticleFruit producers avoid major losses as Isaac hits
The impact of Hurricane Isaac on producers and exporters in its path across the Caribbean and southern states of the US has been minimised by prompt action on the part of authorities and businesses.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes to fall
National representative Ailimpo predicts that lemon production will drop by up to 15 per cent this season
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ArticleMilagro opens new citrus packhouse
Uruguayan president José Mujica and his agriculture minister Tabaré Aguerre officially opened a new packhouse for citrus producer Milagro last week.
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ArticleArgentina-US lemon spat reignites
Argentina has hit back at the US over its claims of protectionist trade barriers, escalating the case for the re-entry of Argentinean lemons
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ClemenGold expands into Europe and Asia
A marketing campaign to promote ClemenGold, a trademarked, premium variety of easy-peeler soft citrus grown primarily in South Africa, is set to be extended from the UK to several markets in mainland Europe during what will be its third year.
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New partner for Unifresh
Kent-based fruit importer Unifresh has announced the addition of a new partner as it looks to expand its international business.
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ArticleIt’s goodbye to Market Towers
This week FPJ moves out of its home for the last four decades and into a new office not far away. David Shapley takes a look back at the history of Market Towers and some of the tenants that inhabited it
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ArticleUruguay declares agriculture emergency
The government is in the final stages of preparing an assistance package for those affected by the recent frost
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ArticleRed Bull boss gets his wings at Mack
David Lloyd is leaving his position as managing director at Mack Multiples, to be replaced by former Red Bull boss and ex-Sainsbury’s buyer Nigel Trood.
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ArticleFrosts cut swathes into Uruguay citrus
More than a third of the national citrus crop has been lost following inclement weather conditions this month
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ArticleSA citrus reaches out to US military
US military families have been sampling South African navels and clementines thanks to a promotion by Seald Sweet and WCCPF
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ArticleCitrus growers warn of disease threat
Spanish growers have warned that detection of disease on imports of citrus from third countries has risen, putting their own production under threat.
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ArticleWeather takes bite out of Asia Citrus value
Wet weather and lower wholesale prices have seen the value of shares in Asia Citrus Holdings fall to their lowest close in more than two years
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ArticleAus-US citrus deregulation looking likely
Opinion in both government and portions of the Australian citrus industry is turning against the country’s US single-desk import system
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ArticleParamount Citrus makes acquisition
Group moves to snap up Healds Valley Farms, a leading Texan citrus company
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ArticleIntercitrus appoints new president
Spanish citrus marketing body also receives backing of Valencia's regional executive following difficult 12 months
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ArticleIntercitrus elects new president
Spanish citrus promotion body Intercitrus has unanimously elected José Martínez as new president at its annual general meeting this week.
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ArticleRafael Llerena Sr dies
Rafael Llerena Sr, a prominent player in the reefer shipping sector over the past six decades and known to many in the international fresh produce trade, passed away last weekend, it has been confirmed.
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ArticleSunkist takes another stand
US family co-operative joins with retailers to encourage charity lemonade sales