Citrus news archive – Page 201
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ArticleSpanish citrus gears up for strike
The Spanish citrus sector is preparing for a national two-day strike on Thursday and Friday, severely disrupting production, packing and shipping operations.
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Clemenules return
Clemenules are set to make a comeback on the shelves at Morrisons this Christmas following a successful debut in December 2005.
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Moroccan citrus exports on the up
Moroccan citrus exports are set for a 15 per cent boost to 622,170 tonnes this season, according to citrus growers’ association Aspam
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Italian clem production drops
Italian clementine production is set for a 17 per cent drop to 360,000 tonnes this season, according to agricultural organisation Coldiretti.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes down
A €48 million loss is expected for the 2006-07 Spanish lemon campaign, according to Ailimpo, the Spanish trade association for the lemon and grapefruit sector.
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Valencian citrus gets makeover
The Regulatory Council Valencian Citrus Fruits unveiled its updated image at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Investigations (IVIA) on October 14.
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ArticleNew concept for SA fruit
A South African fruit marketer has developed a new concept that sees companies buying and marketing a fruit tree’s entire yield - across all grades.
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ArticleCitrus packers hoop shares
Goede Hoop Citrus has secured an empowerment deal which sees staff acquire a 21 per cent stake in the company.
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Exotic view from the tropics
After sitting on a tropical beach amongst palm trees last week, I returned to read the latest statistical performance in FPJ
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ArticleWaitrose to extend Foundation with customers' cash
Waitrose customers, have helped raise £600,000 in the last 18 months to allow the retailer to extend the Waitrose Foundation scheme, which support South African fruit growers.
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ArticlePaved with gold?
Its export agenda may be ambitious but those seeking gains in China may also strike gold. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers, importers and exporters to discuss the state of play
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We’ve moved on a bit since the stone age - apparently
It seems as long ago as the Stone Age when independent greengrocers used to sell potatoes - with the exception of Jersey Royal
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ArticleA break from tradition
Moroccan fresh produce exporters are gunning for growth this season, particularly in some of their emerging product areas. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out what’s in store.
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Aussie oil protects export citrus
Australian researchers have developed an oil which protects export citrus from surface pest, light-brown apple moth.
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ArticleAll eyes on citrus exports
Several key Mediterranean Basin countries are likely to make the going tough for Spanish citrus growers this year as they increase their exports, even despite lower production in some cases.
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ArticleCitrus production rising
Production from the Mediterranean Basin is forecast to rise in 2006-07.
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ArticleTurkey’s golden opportunity
A lot of the citrus fruit found in Christmas stockings across the UK this year will have been produced in Turkey - and its producers are aiming to export more product than ever to the UK over the winter months. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Selling sustainability in an attractive fashion
Nico Roozen, director of Dutch development organisation Solidaridad, pioneered the concept of Fairtrade. To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Fairtrade banana export to the UK this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about his future expectations.
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Israel suffers value drop
Israel is reporting a 9.3 per cent decline in value of its agricultural production for the first six months of 2006, to US$4.27 billion (£2.5bn), compared with US$4.71bn (£2.23bn) in the corresponding period last year.
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ArticleFestively challenged
Many fresh produce lines come into their own over Christmas when they form part of the array of traditional festive fare. Emma Twyning spoke to some leading specialists in Christmas lines to find out what lies in store this year.