Citrus news archive – Page 160
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ArticlePossible solution to satsuma mite problem
Researchers in the US have found potential solutions for satsuma growers battling the destructive citrus red mite
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ArticleUS open to Korean tangerines
After a suspension of eight years, the US market is once again open to South Korean tangerine and apple exports
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Spanish exports value drops
Spanish fresh produce exports declined in value during 2009 and only rose slightly in volume, according to figures released by producer-exporters’ association Fepex.
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ArticleNew Re:fresh category for processors
A new category has been added to this year’s Re:fresh Awards, as organisers widen the scope of the industry’s leading annual awards event to include as many of the fresh produce industry’s outstanding performers as possible.
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ArticlePeru forecasts further citrus growth
Rising demand, productivity and planted area are contributing to the ongoing growth in the country’s citrus production
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ArticleSpanish citrus targets eastern Europe
Citrus marketer Cítricos Valencianos is running series of in-store tastings in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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ArticleTV doctor praises Spanish berries
The Seasonal Berries campaign backed Spanish strawberries at a press event in London last week, where TV presenter Dr Christian Jessen told consumer journalists about the health benefits of eating berries before the group sampled berry recipes at tapas restaurant Iberica.
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ArticleTurkey builds reputation to become key UK supplier
Turkey is a heavyweight producer of fruit and vegetables, with a wide range of lines earmarked for the UK, from fruit staples citrus and cherries to vegetables and salads. However, the country has had to overcome a number of challenges to reposition itself and put right its international reputation to boost trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleArgentina to renew calls for US entry
The country’s authorities are to present “sufficient” phytosanitary guarantees in order to keep negotiations on track
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ArticleRSA citrus growers plan next US season
Western Cape suppliers have met with their Orange River counterparts as the latter prepare to export grapefruit to the US
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ArticleLessons for Australian citrus growers
A recent Citrus Australia study tour to the US has been invaluable in alerting growers to the threat posed by greening disease
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ArticleFlorida pushes up orange forecast
USDA increases March crop estimation by 2m boxes, showing resiliency in the face on the widespread frosts that struck in January
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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Seedless kinnow prospects for Pakistan
The country is expected to begin exporting the fruit next year, multiplying citrus shipments and attracting interest from Europe
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ArticleSpanish strawbs look to launch promotion
Spanish strawberry growers look set to benefit from a promotional campaign across Europe.
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ArticleBozick continues as Sunkist chairman
Citrus cooperative confirms Nicholas Bozick will serve fifth term following unanimous decision to re-elect current chairman
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ArticlePeru posts lime trade boost
Sales of Peruvian lime exports and their derivatives grew by 10 per cent last year
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ArticleSunkist launches new barcode label
Group unveils new GS1 DataBar barcode label on its premium quality branded fresh citrus fruit
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ArticleSouth Africa pushes fruit basket
South Africa has its very own fruit basket in the shape of the Western Cape, where apples and pears, plums, peaches and nectarines and table grapes make up the main lines grown for the UK market. At the same time, the region’s striking natural beauty is still relatively undiscovered by UK tourists. This connection has, for the second time this year, been the basis of the Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign. So now that supplies are in full swing, how are growers and exporters making sure they remain at the top of their game? Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa