Citrus news archive – Page 173
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Florida Citrus Packers names new officers
Trade group announces the appointment of several key executive committee members for the 2009/10 season
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USDA outlines Florida citrus proposal
The organisation has published a new rule in the Federal Register that would allow Florida-grown produce to be freely shipped to other citrus-producing states
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EU Marketing Standards kick in
The new EU Marketing Standards allowing the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables comes into force today.
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European citrus industry assesses market
European suppliers and marketers have taken part in a teleconference, outlining the tough conditions surrounding this year's citrus deal
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Florida confronts greening threat
Florida’s citrus industry has committed millions of dollars to research citrus greening, a disease that is threatening the sector's future
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Capespan secures Rooigras farm
Capespan has secured the ongoing commitment of Rooigras farm in the shape of a five-year lease contract of the property to support its grapefruit strategy.
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Valencia faces 40 per cent exodus
Production of citrus in Spain’s Valencia region could be cut by almost half in two years.
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An Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Brazilian citrus production to fall
Export volumes will remain steady this year despite a fall in production, according to a new report by the USDA
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Florida citrus eyes marketing order change
The Florida fresh citrus industry is considering changes to the state’s federal citrus marketing order, which would allow for research and promotion campaigns.
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China to increase Aus citrus imports
Trade is expected to grow after the Australian Federal Government negotiated improved market access for citrus and mangoes
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Aus quality management needs improvement
A South African citrus expert has called for Australian producers to adopt the more stringent methods used in his home country
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Jaffa buoyed by royal support
The Jaffa-sponsored Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) hosted a visit from Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, last week.
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Drought hits Mexican citrus
Citrus production could fall by as much as 50 per cent this year in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
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Enrique Martinavarro passes away
Enrique Martinavarro Dealbert, who oversaw the development of Martinavarro into one of Spain’s top citrus exporters, has passed away
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Redbridge seedless lemon exclusivity
Redbridge Worldfresh has secured exclusive supply of seedless lemons outside the major multiples following a successful trial in the UK retail market last year.
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Aus navels compare poorly in HK
The first Australian navels to hit Hong Kong this season have not compared well to Californian fruit
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Eureka moment for Redbridge
Following a successful trial in 2008, the group will supply seedless South African lemons to the UK market this year
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Murcian citrus sector hit by poor returns
Low returns for growers in the Spanish region have led to a call for greater aid, amid fears that some production could be abandoned
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South Africa cuts Navel export forecast
The Citrus Growers Association has cut 1.2m cartons from its forecast, leaving the estimated crop at just over 20.4m cartons