Citrus news archive – Page 189
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ArticleCalifornia ups effort to fight citrus pest
An aggressive campaign has been mounted to prevent the introduction of Asian Citrus Psyllid into the state’s groves
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ArticleCrop shortfall fails to dent Uruguay exports
Despite the projected reduction in citrus production this year, export volumes are expected to remain on a par with 2007
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ArticleUruguay anticipates citrus stability
Exports are expected to remain on a par with 2007 despite the forecast reduction in production this year
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Identity parade permanent fixture in UK retail aisles
With consumers becoming more price-conscious every week - thanks in no small part to the media - it is beginning to look as if
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ArticleExporters undeterred by Cape rains
South Africa’s citrus packing and loading schedules are unaffected by rains in the Cape region
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ArticleMexican lime sector begins social initiative
Through the planting of limes, the state of Veracruz aims to improve living standards for local families
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ArticleSpanish exports endure mixed bag
Spanish producer-exporters’ federation Fepex has reported mixed results for fresh produce export values in the first four months of 2008 in what is proving a very challenging year for the sector.
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ArticleSouth Africa shipments normal despite rain
There is some disruption to citrus harvesting in the Cape region of South Africa, although there is unlikely to be a disruption of shipments
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ArticleFlorida citrus begins to bounce back
Grapefruit volumes largely unchanged as orange crop rebounds from last season and industry recovers from recent difficulties
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ArticleSouth Africa turns to Asia for strong returns
Increased competition and falling prices is forcing citrus exporters to look towards Asian markets
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US closes border to Mexican citrus imports
The Mexican authorities have increased surveillance for pest and disease in citrus farms in Tamaulipas to try and resolve the situation as quickly as possible
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ArticleCuba seeks citrus revival
The Caribbean nation aims to boost production to 1m tonnes over the course of the next five years
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ArticleChina gives green light to Peru citrus
The opening up of the Chinese market to five Peruvian citrus fruits follows similar agreements for table grapes and mangoes
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Spanish citrus exports see earnings rise
Turnover increase comes in the wake of a historic fall in production, according to leading grower group Ava-Asaja
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ArticleCitrus pest has Californians worried
The Asian citrus psyllid pest threatens Californian citrus industry from across the Mexican border
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Argentinean lemons spiral
Argentinean lemon exports are spiralling upward this season despite a reduced crop.
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ArticleOakley on the up
For the last two and a half years, the Oakley Group has been quietly working on its new division Oakley Grower Services (OGS). Elizabeth O’Keefe visits its Cambridgeshire-based site to find out what the farming and distribution business has been up to.
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ArticleFPC: Don't forget imports
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) broadly welcomed the National Farmers’ Union’s Why Horticulture Matters campaign this week, but delivered a wider message: “Enjoy your fruit and vegetables in season, but let’s make it global”.
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US stores feel impact of Chilean strike
A leading US importer has revealed that Chile’s recent port strike has lead to an ongoing shortage of citrus and apples in US supermarkets
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ArticleDichotomy plagues banana sector in worrying turn
The past quarter has seen a dichotomy emerge in the banana category, as doomsayers of the credit crunch turn their attention to the sector, while the large multi-nationals continue to give out some worrying signals. Kathy Hammond reports.