Citrus news archive – Page 203
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ArticleSouth Africa stands by citrus safety record
Although the industry has declined to officially comment, sources have spoken out to defend South African citrus against Spanish allegations
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Rains bring relief to Argentina
Rain in the Corrientes region in north-eastern Argentina has given citrus crops a welcome boost.
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ArticleSpanish citrus ‘under threat’ from imports
Spanish association calls for tougher import controls for citrus imports from South Africa, claiming they are carrying pests and diseases
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ArticleSeafreight confronts challenges
The seafreight sector has faced turbulent times in recent years, with overcapacity and the global recession throwing the industry off kilter. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleChristmas cheers
Traditional Christmas lines such as Brussels sprouts, cranberries, citrus and dates are set for a surge in demand in the coming weeks. This season, growers and suppliers are determined to make the most of the festive market in the face of mounting pressure on prices and the prospect of consumers cutting back on their spending. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Citrus growers told to brace for change
Experts have told Australian citrus growers that new varieties and biosecurity management are key to future prosperity
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ArticleHigh winds hit Valencian citrus
Citrus and persimmon crops in Valencia have reportedly been affected by high winds that have hit the Spanish region over recent days
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ArticlePerfection Fresh wins mandarin rights
The marketing group has secured the rights to commercialise the first Australian-bred seedless mandarins
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Aston relocates to Evesham
Aston Horticulture has relocated both its office and production facilities to Evesham, Worcestershire, as it looks to expand the business.
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ArticleLimes escape hurricane wrath
The floods and landslides associated with last weekend’s Hurricane Ida have not affected El Salvador’s lime export crop
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ArticleSeald Sweet receives Spanish clementines
Seald Sweet, the co-packer for Imagination Farms, has received its first batch of Spanish clementines from grower Jorge-Garcia Ballester
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ArticleSouth Africa looks back on solid season
The Western Cape Citrus Producers’ Forum expects to have exported almost 35,000 tonnes of citrus to the US by the end of 2009
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ArticleAustralia gears up for citrus conference
A range of industry stakeholders will convene in Mildura, Victoria, on 8-11 November to discuss the future of Australian citrus
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ArticleValencia-UK rail link steams ahead
Logistics specialist Eddie Stobart and rail operator DB Schenker have launched a high-speed rail link via Eurotunnel from Valencia in Spain to Dagenham, Essex.
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ArticleMixed bag for Israeli citrus
Competition from China is threatening Israeli pomelo exports in Europe, while old varieties are being uprooted for new
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ArticleIsrael’s winter warmers
Many Israeli producers are increasing their export volumes this season and are hoping that the weak sterling will not dampen prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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ArticleFreshfel releases citrus forecasts
An increase in citrus production is anticipated this year, both in the US and in the Mediterranean Basin
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit suffers fall
Florida grapefruit production has been forecast to fall by nine per cent to 19.8 million boxes in the coming season.
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Turkish set for strong citrus season
Turkish citrus growers and exporters are forecasting a strong start to the season, with volumes some 20 per cent higher than they were last year.