Citrus news archive – Page 181
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Citrus giants buy up land
Californian company Paramount Citrus is adding to its 30,000 acres of citrus with the purchase of 1,000 acres of land to expand its clementine production and growth of its Cuties California Clementines brand.
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ArticleIsrael's citrus exports, production to rise
A new USDA report has pegged citrus production to increase during 2008/09 despite a cold spell early in 2008
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ArticleAuthenticity headlines kaki drive
Legally registered in Spain this year, the Persimon brand aims to differentiate Protected Denomination of Origin kakis as authentic, unique and original
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ArticleSafety first
Due to the UK’s strict standards and procedures, the fresh produce industry is a relatively low-risk area when it comes to food safety. But, with further salad-related food scares hitting both across the pond and on home soil, the UK cannot afford to be complacent. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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MTEX UK makes most of new Jaffa indentity
Marius du Plessis took the reins as general manager of Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX)’s UK office just over a year ago. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out how he is enjoying the role and how the update of the Jaffa brand for citrus is progressing.
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Christmas cheer manifests itself in the produce isles
December has only just arrived, but there are already signs that the multiples have Christmas very much in mind, probably as
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Spanish deal with citrus crisis
The spanish citrus sector was this week facing unrest as grower groups stepped up pressure for a general strike.
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ArticleChinese citrus production rises
China’s end of year citrus production will have increased 10 per cent over 2007, according to the USDA
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ArticleStorm aids Florida grapefruit crop
The hurricane season brought added moisture to the fruit, but high winds hindered the containment of citrus canker
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Murcia’s crisis-hit citrus sector calls for aid
Asaja Murcia has called on the Spanish authorities to help ease the affects of soaring production costs on the region’s citrus sector
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Costa Rica set for bumper orange crop
New trees coming into production are expected to boost the crop during 2008/09
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ArticleArgentine lemons ‘may have to wait’ for US access
A change in administration and the current global financial crisis could conspire to prevent Argentine lemons entering the US market this year
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ArticleMixed forecast for Mexican citrus
Orange volumes will fall, although lime and grapefruit production is expected to increase on the previous year, the USDA reported
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ArticleKatopé Malet Azoulay unveils name change
Katopé Malet Azoulay is changing its name to become Univeg Katopé (UK) Ltd and launching a new UK subsidiary of the Univeg group: Univeg Direct (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleAudio | Florida's fittest are prospering
The Sunshine State's grapefruit business is changing: an audio essay by Chris White of Eurofruit Magazine
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ArticleItalian orange production to fall
Country will import larger volume of oranges this season, according to Ismea, as production across southern Italy decreases
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ArticlePeru conquers new international markets
The South American country’s fresh produce trade continues to boom as new markets around the world open up to its range of fruits including citrus
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ArticleSpain suspends Class 2 lemon sales
The country’s lemon sector has suspended sales of Class 2 products due to poor returns
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ArticleMight of Morocco
Over the last few years, Morocco has worked hard to secure its reputation in the hearts and minds of UK importers as a reliable source of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the winter months - and this season will be no exception, as Laura Gould finds out
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ArticleBlues brothers in arms
Blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay make up the backbone of the fruit’s winter supply to the UK. Now that volumes from all three countries are rocketing just as growers and exporters are facing mounting pressures, a three-way promotional campaign has been introduced to boost sales of the fruit in the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South America