Citrus news archive – Page 168

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    Turkish set for strong citrus season

    2009-10-26T15:01:01Z

    Turkish citrus growers and exporters are forecasting a strong start to the season, with volumes some 20 per cent higher than they were last year.

  • Tomato segmentation: Azura's forte
    Article

    Azura reveals tomato increase

    2009-10-24T11:01:01Z

    Franco-Moroccan tomato supplier Azura has released its forecast for the upcoming season from Morocco.

  • Article

    Northern hemisphere sees citrus rise

    2009-10-23T17:01:01Z

    Citrus production in northern hemisphere countries is set to see a small rise, despite a 20 per cent decrease in Spanish production.

  • Citrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving
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    Citrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving

    2009-10-23T10:10:36Z

    The crossover from southern to northern hemisphere supply is expected to work out well, to boost what has been a relatively flat market for citrus over the last three months. But how will the run-up to Christmas play out? Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Article

    Iran drops kinnow tariff rise

    2009-10-23T09:53:27Z

    Iran has dropped its recent tariff hike on imported Pakistani kinnows after negotiation between the two countries

  • Low pricing threatens Spanish citrus
    Article

    Low pricing threatens Spanish citrus

    2009-10-22T09:01:01Z

    Spanish citrus growers are already warning that price pressure from supermarkets in the UK and across Europe is threatening to derail their season just as Morocco announces a 10 per cent increase in citrus output.

  • Article

    Fruiterers pay tribute at the College of Arms

    2009-10-16T09:28:10Z

    Eighteen members of the Fruiterers’ Company including the Master visited the College of Arms at Queen Victoria Street on

  • Article

    Iran boosts Pakistani kinnow tariffs

    2009-10-16T02:22:08Z

    Raised Iranian tariffs on Pakistani kinnows have caused concern about the export markets future

  • California citrus
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    US citrus players upbeat on season

    2009-10-15T09:22:59Z

    Leading US citrus players are reporting a positive outlook for the new California navel and Florida grapefruit seasons

  • Aus Citrus
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    India develops taste for Australian navels

    2009-10-15T03:27:31Z

    Australian citrus exports to India are enjoying a bumper year, according to leading trade figures

  • Article

    Marco gears up for National Fruit Show

    2009-10-14T16:01:01Z

    Fruit packhouse profitability experts Marco will turn the spotlight on their comprehensive range of Sammo Group top fruit graders, packers and palletisers at this year’s National Fruit Show.

  • Rainfall takes its toll in Spain
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    Rainfall takes its toll in Spain

    2009-10-12T08:01:01Z

    Heavy rainfall that brought flooding to parts of Spain last week is proving a mixed blessing to different crops.

  • Chilean navels
    Article

    Chile posts record citrus season

    2009-10-09T11:04:26Z

    The first US-bound shipments of navel oranges have exceeded expectations, with increased volume also registered in other citrus categories

  • Orange glow
    Article

    Orange glow

    2009-10-09T09:01:04Z

    Pumpkin and squash producers are in a confident mood as demand for both products has risen in recent years. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more about this season’s campaign

  • Article

    Retailers introduce a rainbow of produce lines

    2009-10-09T09:00:45Z

    Netting in various colours has been the traditional way to present citrus for more years than I care to remember, but there

  • Florida citrus
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    Florida citrus value under US$1bn

    2009-10-07T11:19:07Z

    The value of the state's citrus crop fell below US$1bn for the first time in four years during 2008/09, according to the USDA

  • RSA valencias
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    Last RSA citrus vessel arrives in US

    2009-10-05T12:42:32Z

    The final conventional shipment of South African citrus this season has arrived in Philadelphia, although smaller volumes are set to follow in the coming weeks

  • Linford Christie
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    Jaffa streaks ahead

    2009-10-04T11:01:02Z

    Global citrus brand Jaffa has put its weight behind the Street Athletics scheme this summer.

  • Dr Ian Brown
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    Residue claims rebutted

    2009-10-04T09:01:01Z

    The Pesticide Residues Committee has published its report on monitoring of residues on produce supplied for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme in the spring term of 2009 to criticism from the tabloid media over the presence of residues in fruit supplied to children.

  • Florida citrus
    Article

    Rains ‘damage’ Valencian crops

    2009-10-02T10:37:41Z

    Citrus and persimmon crops in the Spanish region of Valencia have reportedly been damaged as a result of recent heavy rains