Citrus news archive – Page 196
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ArticleCitrus board welcomes new members
Four new board members have been added to the South Australian Citrus Industry Development Board
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ArticleCyprus welcomes rain
A rainy season has given Cypriot producers cause to rejoice after five consecutive years of drought in the country.
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Peru to unlock Mexican citrus market
Peruvian citrus fruits are expected to gain access to Mexico for the first time in early 2010 after five years of continued efforts to meet import requirements
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ArticleFinger limes grasp European market
Australian finger lime production is set to nearly triple this year when Finger Limeing Good will plant 35,000 more trees in New South Wales.
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ArticleCitrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Valencia left reeling after storms
Citrus, avocado and vegetable crops have all reportedly been heavily damaged by storms that swept across the Spanish region
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Florida citrus forecast drops again
The USDA has predicted lower than expected volumes of oranges, with early-mid season Navels and Valencias
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The Greenery extends Bayer project
The Greenery is set to roll out its project with Bayer CropScience to reduce the need for pesticides to 20 countries, following a review of its initiative on Italian grapes this seas
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Turkey set to boost citrus exports
Turkey is intent on significantly increasing citrus exports this year, the Turkish minister of state revealed
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Organic Maltese orange hits France
After a year of tastings, French-Tunisian partnership Alterbio-Biolife has introduced the first organic Maltese oranges to the French market
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ArticleAustralian citrus dodges heat damage
Australian citrus growers have escaped any significant damage from the heatwaves in the last fortnight
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ArticleFlorida citrus poised for award
Nominations have been opened for an award to recognise influential and innovative citrus growers throughout the industry in Florida.
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ArticleThe plum job
South Africa has its very own fruit basket in the shape of the Western Cape, an area of striking natural beauty still relatively undiscovered by UK tourists. This connection forms the basis of a first-time promotional campaign for plums launched last month, with the strapline Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit. So what have South African growers and exporters got up their sleeves? Anna Sbuttoni visited the region to find out.
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Reiterating links vital for France
Recently, Bernard Piton, president of the fresh produce wholesalers’ union in France, had the opportunity to air his
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Health messages work like magic
Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day” - probably the first and best commendation regarding the health-giving
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ArticleProduce to win for Fairtrade
Specialist research company Organic Monitor is forecasting that Fairtrade fresh produce is likely to make the biggest gains of any Fairtrade category this year.
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Argentinean blueberry setback
Blueberry production in Argentina is not proving to be the “blue gold” growers had hoped for.
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Punjab kinnow profits rise
Kinnow growers in the Indian state of Punjab are celebrating an income jump of 50 per cent this season
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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ArticleDelassus takes Fairtrade step
Moroccan producer/exporter Delassus has introduced Fairtrade to its citrus farms and is now certified under the international ethical marque.