Citrus news archive – Page 162
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Large fruit expected in Riverland
Although South Australia’s citrus crop is looking well down on last year’s, larger fruit may take away some pain for growers
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Trade Waves signals five-year plan
Egyptian grape specialist Trade Waves is optimistic about the year ahead and has set out a five-year plan to redevelop land in the North African country to counter water issues and increase production.
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Cyprus rejoices in rain
The Cypriot fresh produce industry is in an optimistic mood after two years of decent rainfall.
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Imaginative marketing kicks off trip down memory lane
There is nothing like a bit of a mystery to get the imagination and the memory going.Grapefruit sales have been dominated by
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Florida grapefruit yields fall short
The spell of freezing temperatures the US endured last month is predicted to cut grapefruit yields by 13 per cent
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Chilean citrus benefits from Purfresh
Trials show that citrus growers using Purshade plant protectant suffer considerably less damage from sunburn
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Sunkist makes food bank contribution
Group teams with Jewel-Osco to donate funds to food bank in Northern Illinois
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Chile to ramp up US business
Sending of fresh citrus from the South American country to the US are tipped to increase almost fourfold this year
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Argentina launches lemon quality seal
The new standard is designed to set apart Argentinean lemons on the market as a high quality and safe product
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UK prospers as South Africa enters tough game
A tough market continued to struggle at the heart of the European season as the UK becomes a less attractive market due to currency issues. But an increase in volume and a promising pear market could yet see fortunes turn. Alex Lawson reports
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Pakistan kinnows ride the bumps
After overcoming several early-season hurdles, Pakistan exporters have cleared the field and are charging for the finish line
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MFC pulls out of Riversun
Major Australian citrus packer Mildura Fruit Company has revealed its plans for the US market in 2010 following its decision to quit Riversun
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Don Limón launches branded grapefruit
Citrus specialist will market grapefruit under its Don Limón brand across European markets this year
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Greek farmers block roads
Greece’s embattled farmers disrupted traffic earlier this month in order to demand better prices for their produce, causing transport chaos
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Mexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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Spain's citrus sector counts cost of frosts
Fresh produce association Ava-Asaja says damage from recent frosts could total more than €133m
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Ailimpo to showcase new certification
A new certification system for Spanish lemon packhouses will be highlighted at Fruit Logistica 2010 by citrus association Ailimpo
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South Africa targets US citrus growth
The South African citrus industry is looking to extend its reach across the West Coast and Midwest regions of the US
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Florida growers approve research order
Citrus producers have voted to continue funding research into disease prevention and eradication through a 3 cent per-box tax
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Peru records lower citrus sales
Despite a growth in volume, the country’s soft citrus, lime and orange exports fell in value terms last year