Citrus news archive – Page 203
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ArticleRSA organic plums in fine fettle
Organic plums from South Africa look set to enjoy a solid harvest this season.
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ArticleCitrus blamed for Spanish export slump
Last year’s poor citrus harvest in Spain has resulted in a major fall in total fruit export volumes, according to Fepex
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ArticleEasy does it for Spain
Spanish citrus has long reigned supreme in the UK market and, as more growers begin capitalising on year-round easy-peeler demand, the future looks bright. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous
I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements
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ArticleSpanish recover lemon position
Spanish lemon and grapefruit promotional body Ailimpo is forecasting a recovery of the Spanish lemon crop this season.
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ArticleValencia anticipates bountiful citrus crop
The south-eastern region of Spain is set to produce just under 4m tonnes of citrus during the 2008/09 season after two difficult years
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ArticleArgentina trade mission heads Stateside
The South American nation is lobbying the US to re-open its lemon market following a suspension since 2001
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit set against deregulation
A potentially damaging stand-off between kiwifruit export marketing's single desk Zespri and international export giant Enza was brought back into the spotlight by a High Court ruling in Enza's favour.
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Florida citrus plantings hit new low
The USDA says disease, land development and hurricanes are to blame for the fall in acreage
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Magrabi targets international growth
Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.
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New model for Australian citrus industry
Full details have been published online of the proposed new model for the Australian citrus industry, Citrus Australia Ltd
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Hong Kong draws crowds to second asia fruit logistica exhibition
Last week saw the produce industry throng in Hong Kong for the second-ever Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition, following last year’s inaugural event in Thailand. Laura Gould caught up with some of the exhibitors
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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RSA citrus fails to shine for festival
Poor quality South African oranges disappoint Chinese fruit importers over Moon Festival
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ArticleCuban citrus devastated by hurricanes
Reports coming out of Havana claim that Hurricane Ike destroyed more than 135,000 tonnes of citrus when it rocked Cuba last week.
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ArticleMexico confident over lemon season
Mexican lemon sector issues upbeat forecast for 2008 season prospects
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California navel crop to plummet
Californian navel orange production is expected to hit a record low this season
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ArticleCanavese announces new investments
With the Moroccan government eager to lease state-owned farmland to foreign firms, Canavese has spied an opportunity to boost citrus production
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ArticleFalse codling moth found in California
A false codling moth has been found in California, prompting fears of an infestation and quarantine
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Russia will remain net importer of produce
The deterioration of political relations between Russia and the west cannot be allowed to affect the security of the fresh produce chain, said a leading Russian importer this week.