Citrus news archive – Page 149
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ArticleCA citrus survives weekend freeze
Navel orange and mandarin crops in California’s Central Valley have survived a weekend freeze virtually unscathed
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ArticleJaffa Suntina set to arrive in UK
Jaffa Suntina, the first Israeli easy-peel variety of the season, will arrive in the UK later this week.
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ArticleFreeze concerns for California citrus
California citrus growers praying their crops continue to weather the freezing conditions forecast to linger through to the weekend
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Citrus industry veteran dies
Sinclair International has announced that Jim Saunt, who was instrumental in establishing the fruit labelling company, passed away earlier this month following a heart attack.
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ArticleEgyptians remain hopeful despite rising price pressure
Egyptian soft-fruit producers are waiting with baited breath to see what prices the new strawberry season brings after an oversupply last season, while the Egyptian citrus season once again proves to be the mainstay of the North African country’s fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleSpanish clementines face festive shortage
Cristóbal Aguado of Ava-Asaja has highlighted an imbalance in the marketplace for the fruit
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ArticleCVVP launches Clemcott campaign
Variety club aims to create an impact for Spanish citrus brand with major marketing campaign
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ArticleNo Mexican lime shortage in US
There will be no shortfall in US supply this season, while demand in the country remains low, hit by the economic climate
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Spanish clementines face festive shortage
There could be a shortage of Spanish clementines on the market for the crucial Christmas trading period, a growers’ leader has warned.
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ArticleFlorida citrus applauds bill veto overrule
HB 981 will codify research and development foundation and increase the cap on research assessment to US$0.03
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ArticleExport boost for Peruvian citrus
Worldwide sales of a range of citrus items from the South American nation rose this season in volume and value terms
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Does size matter? It does in the modern retail war
Nature dictates that fruit and vegetables grow to different sizes, resulting in a wide range of descriptions when they appear
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ArticleIsraeli organic grapefruit sendings begin
Israeli exporter Agrexco has revealed that it has now started exporting its Carmel-branded BioTOP organic red grapefruit, after hot weather caused an initial delay in the ripening of the fruit.
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ArticleHurricane deals Belize harsh blow
Hurricane Richard has swept 80 per cent of Belize’s grapefruit crop from the trees.
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ArticleNational bent for new SA marketing role
Industry body Citrus Australia hopes to boost citrus profitability at a national level with the creation of a new South Australian marketing role
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ArticleOrganic export double at Agrexco
Shipments of the group's BioTOP red grapefruit have begun, with organic Sweetie and pepper exports to follow
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ArticleRSA citrus season falls just short of century
The South African citrus packing season has come to an end, with the country's export volume setting a new record
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Morpholine deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is reminding importers that there is to be no further extension of the period of tolerance for morpholine on fruit.
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ArticleIntercitrus aims to boost citrus sales
Spanish citrus group launches promotional drive, with focus on raising childrens’ fruit consumption
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ArticlePakistani kinnows hope for Iran opening
With the Iranian market still closed to Pakistani kinnows, exporters are wondering where the increased export target will go