Citrus news archive – Page 181
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ArticleDoing the twist
Demand for lemons and limes tends to rise during the festive celebrations and both growers and exporters are preparing to make the most of the opportunities ahead. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleSwine flu ‘boosts’ citrus exports
Spanish citrus association Intercitrus says that consumer concern over swine flu has helped increase exports over recent months
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ArticleCitrus sector to benefit from free publicity
Valencian citrus organisation Cítricos Valencianos will hand out oranges at German premiere of film based around Spain's citrus industry
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Agrexco celebrates on organics
Agrexco is celebrating its 25th season handling organic produce.
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Pakistan's citrus exports to climb
Export target set at 200,000 tonnes as country looks to beat last year's volumes, which hit 150,000 tonnes
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ArticleSouth Africa set to push grapefruit
The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates
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ArticleSwine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales
Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market
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ArticleHeatwave hits Renmark citrus crops
Extreme weather through October and November has led to extensive fruit-drop for some growers
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ArticleSpain begins Clementine deal in Russia
Exporters in Valencia begin their Russian Clementine campaign next week and are considering increasing shipments to the country
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ArticleTesco delivers diminutive citrus
Tesco has launched what it claims is the world’s smallest citrus fruit, the aptly named Clementiny, into UK stores in time for Christmas.
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ArticleClementiny hits Tesco shelves
The UK retailer is to launch the world's smallest citrus fruit in stores across the country tomorrow
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Israeli export values climb
Israeli fruit exports have almost doubled in the last decade from NIS1.9 billion (£302 million) to NIS 3.6bn (£572m).
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ArticleEarly grape success
Growers and shippers from South Africa and Namibia are pleased with the good start to this year’s grape harvest. Favourable growing conditions and a market short of supply prior to Christmas have seen an increase in airfreighting of the earliest grapes and growers are receiving very good prices for this first fruit of the season. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Christmas comes early in the supermarket aisles
There is plenty of evidence on the retail shelves this week that winter has arrived and that Christmas is not far
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ArticleBrazil unveils Portuguese campaign
Brazilian limes will come under the Portuguese consumer and trade spotlight for one week in late January
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ArticleHeat hits Riverland citrus
A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good
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Citrus industry still profitable in Florida
Despite problems with disease and storms, the industry still contributes US$9bn to Florida's economy each year
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ArticleMurcian cooperative switches to citrus
Spanish agricultural cooperative Suresco has completed the conversion of its production from cotton to citrus
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ArticleIsraeli citrus crop up 10 per cent
USDA predicts exports of 183,000 tonnes in 2009/10, buoyed by increased production of Or easy-peelers and red grapefruit