Citrus news archive – Page 185
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Makro makes the grade on fresh produce
Makro UK buying manager Fraser Roberts talks to David Shapley about how the cash and carry chain, part of Germany’s Metro Group, has put fresh produce sourcing and distribution at the heart of its plans in the UK.
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ArticleJaffa reveals new identity
Today sees the relaunch of one of the fresh produce industry’s truly iconic brands, as a new Jaffa logo is unveiled to the global trade in Rotterdam.
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ArticleArgentina reaps European citrus woes
The South American nation has more than doubled its revenue from citrus sales this season on the back of poor crops in Turkey and Spain
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ArticleRSA organic plums in fine fettle
Organic plums from South Africa look set to enjoy a solid harvest this season.
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ArticleCitrus blamed for Spanish export slump
Last year’s poor citrus harvest in Spain has resulted in a major fall in total fruit export volumes, according to Fepex
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ArticleEasy does it for Spain
Spanish citrus has long reigned supreme in the UK market and, as more growers begin capitalising on year-round easy-peeler demand, the future looks bright. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous
I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements
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ArticleSpanish recover lemon position
Spanish lemon and grapefruit promotional body Ailimpo is forecasting a recovery of the Spanish lemon crop this season.
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ArticleValencia anticipates bountiful citrus crop
The south-eastern region of Spain is set to produce just under 4m tonnes of citrus during the 2008/09 season after two difficult years
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ArticleArgentina trade mission heads Stateside
The South American nation is lobbying the US to re-open its lemon market following a suspension since 2001
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit set against deregulation
A potentially damaging stand-off between kiwifruit export marketing's single desk Zespri and international export giant Enza was brought back into the spotlight by a High Court ruling in Enza's favour.
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Florida citrus plantings hit new low
The USDA says disease, land development and hurricanes are to blame for the fall in acreage
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Magrabi targets international growth
Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.
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New model for Australian citrus industry
Full details have been published online of the proposed new model for the Australian citrus industry, Citrus Australia Ltd
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Hong Kong draws crowds to second asia fruit logistica exhibition
Last week saw the produce industry throng in Hong Kong for the second-ever Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition, following last year’s inaugural event in Thailand. Laura Gould caught up with some of the exhibitors
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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RSA citrus fails to shine for festival
Poor quality South African oranges disappoint Chinese fruit importers over Moon Festival
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ArticleCuban citrus devastated by hurricanes
Reports coming out of Havana claim that Hurricane Ike destroyed more than 135,000 tonnes of citrus when it rocked Cuba last week.
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ArticleMexico confident over lemon season
Mexican lemon sector issues upbeat forecast for 2008 season prospects
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California navel crop to plummet
Californian navel orange production is expected to hit a record low this season