Citrus news archive – Page 203
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ArticleGaseous storage offers fresh alternative
As the pressure is turned up on pesticide use in the fields, a new residue-free product which harnesses the Earth’s most powerful natural disinfectant and oxidant, ozone has been launched onto the market, to prevent post-harvest spoilage.
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ArticleFlorida citrus sendings nudge ahead
Florida grapefruit shipments to the UK have nudged ahead on last year this season, but overall sendings are expected to be lower than last year, US sources have confirmed.
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ArticleNext stop Europe for Or and Mor
Agrexco said that exports of the fruit to key European markets would begin shortly
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Shelf-life improves with new packaging
Dutch designers RPC Bebo Nederland has manufactured a new range of citrus-peel-free products with extended shelf life in a new innovative move for Del Monte Foods.
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Innovation aplenty despite economic downturn
Freezing temperatures last week must have given the winter veg trade a boost in sales, although there were some gaps appearing
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Spanish concern over pesticide plans
Associations sound warning over the impact of EU pesticide plans and call for more time to develop alternatives
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ArticleFlorida citrus forecast down
The USDA has pegged Florida's citrus crop at 162m boxes in its January forecast, down from a December estimation
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ArticleAilimpo urges action on lemon returns
Spanish lemon association calls for government intervention to ensure growers receive fair returns that cover the cost of production
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ArticlePeruvian citrus exports hit record
Citrus shipments from the South American country rose to a record US$40m in value last year
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ArticleExotic juice pips classic orange
The traditional British breakfast glass of orange juice is being spurned by early-risers in favour of more exotic flavours.
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ArticleCítricos Valencianos rolls out campaign
Spanish citrus PGI organisation Cítricos Valencianos has begun a promotional campaign in supermarkets throughout Europe
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ArticleTaiwan boosts anti-tangerine subsidy
Taiwan has raised a subsidy encouraging tangerine farmers to move to other crops
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Organic sales in Europe propelled
High consumer demand for organic foods is propelling fresh fruit and vegetable sales across Europe, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com.
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ArticleSpain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
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ArticleCitrus Australia lays out strategies
The newly formed organisation will focus on biosecurity, marketing and industry reform in 2009
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ArticleSpanish citrus strike cancelled
Valencia’s citrus sector has halted planned strike action after receiving assurances from regional authorities
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ArticleGrapefruit leaves sweet taste
December is a busy month for the UK grapefruit market as it receives supplies from a wide range of sources including Israel, Cyprus, Turkey and Florida. With a number of producers concerned about the weak sterling, Doris Lee Butterworth asks leading marketers what is on the agenda.
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Booths on the money with local agenda
Booths’ fresh produce buyer Chris Treble explains to David Shapley why the supermarket has prospered and why he is confident the northern chain, which started life as a high-street grocer in the 1800s, can enjoy further growth.
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ArticleSpanish strike action on hold
Spanish citrus growers agreed on December 17 to put plans for strike action to achieve higher prices on hold.
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ArticleCalifornia growers on freeze watch
Citrus growers in the San Joaquin Valley are bracing themselves for a night of low temperatures