Citrus news archive – Page 161
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ArticleCitrus Australia appoints new chair
Citrus Australia has elected Tania Chapman as its chair this week at the group’s first AGM
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Spanish seek greater persimon representation
Spain urgently needs a trade body to represent its burgeoning persimon sector, according to a key grower leader.
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ArticleRiverina orange production down
Early forecasts say November heat has knocked back orange volume by 15-20 per cent in Australia’s Riverina region
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ArticleArgentinean citrus exports set to climb
Argentinean citrus exports are forecast to rise in 2010, despite declines in production.
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ArticleSpanish lemons in plentiful supply
Spanish lemon sector leaders have warned they still have plenty of fruit available as southern hemisphere suppliers assess their crops and Turkey continues to compete strongly in Europe.
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ArticleArgentina doubts re-access to US
The release of a number of new tough import demands mean Argentina’s re-entry onto the US lemon market is looking less likely
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ArticleSpanish growers call for aid after floods
Fresh produce organisations have called on the country’s authorities to aid growers following floods in Andalusia
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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ArticleLeaders announced for pest body
California agriculture secretary AG Kawamura has filled the leadership roles of the new pest and disease prevention committee
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ArticleAustralian citrus growers tour US
Australian citrus representatives have seen firsthand the devastation caused by citrus greening disease on a study tour of the US
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ArticleUSDA predicts strong valencia crop
Navel oranges may make the headlines in California, but this year’s valencia orange crop is shaping up to be a good one
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ArticleFinger limes hit UK market
Australian finger limes have hit the UK market, heading for top restaurants and events around the country.
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Indian River toughs out cold
The grapefruit season in the principal Florida growing area of Indian River is progressing well, despite last month’s freeze.
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ArticleSpanish lemons set for extended campaign
Lemon producers’ association says good harvest means Spanish sector can extend export campaign beyond original forecast
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ArticleUS widens South African citrus access
The USDA-APHIS has recognised new pest-free citrus-growing areas, giving the green light for greater grapefruit imports
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ArticleSunkist enjoys licensing boom
The California and Arizona citrus cooperative has used its extensive experience to turn a potentially difficult 2009 into a good year
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ArticleMixed picture for Spanish exports
While Spanish fresh exports to Russia slumped during 2009, sales to Switzerland increased significantly
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Israel enjoys strong citrus demand
Supplies of Shamouti and Or have just got underway as the Israeli citrus season reaches its peak.
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ArticleAnecoop showcases new citrus varieties
Leading Spanish fresh produce group Anecoop has introduced new citrus varieties to its associated companies
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Rain dampens export hopes
Recent rains in Pakistan have damaged the country’s kinnow crop, meaning export goals will not be met