Citrus news archive – Page 203
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ArticleAnecoop: ‘disastrous’ season not all bad
Spanish fresh produce company says despite having citrus campaign “to forget”, it benefited from major increase in prices
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ArticleGrowth for Chinese citrus
Chinese citrus production is expected to rise 5 per cent this season, a USDA report says, led by oranges and tangerines
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleScientists identify lone greening bacteria
Research at the University of Florida has revealed that citrus greening is almost certainly caused by one species of bacteria
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ArticleDel Monte bares all
Del Monte is baring all as it looks to tackle the prepared fruit category head-on with the launch of its new Naked Fruit range.
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ArticleDoing the twist
Demand for lemons and limes tends to rise during the festive celebrations and both growers and exporters are preparing to make the most of the opportunities ahead. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleSwine flu ‘boosts’ citrus exports
Spanish citrus association Intercitrus says that consumer concern over swine flu has helped increase exports over recent months
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ArticleCitrus sector to benefit from free publicity
Valencian citrus organisation Cítricos Valencianos will hand out oranges at German premiere of film based around Spain's citrus industry
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Agrexco celebrates on organics
Agrexco is celebrating its 25th season handling organic produce.
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Pakistan's citrus exports to climb
Export target set at 200,000 tonnes as country looks to beat last year's volumes, which hit 150,000 tonnes
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ArticleSouth Africa set to push grapefruit
The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates
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ArticleSwine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales
Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market
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ArticleHeatwave hits Renmark citrus crops
Extreme weather through October and November has led to extensive fruit-drop for some growers
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ArticleSpain begins Clementine deal in Russia
Exporters in Valencia begin their Russian Clementine campaign next week and are considering increasing shipments to the country
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ArticleTesco delivers diminutive citrus
Tesco has launched what it claims is the world’s smallest citrus fruit, the aptly named Clementiny, into UK stores in time for Christmas.
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ArticleClementiny hits Tesco shelves
The UK retailer is to launch the world's smallest citrus fruit in stores across the country tomorrow
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Israeli export values climb
Israeli fruit exports have almost doubled in the last decade from NIS1.9 billion (£302 million) to NIS 3.6bn (£572m).
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ArticleEarly grape success
Growers and shippers from South Africa and Namibia are pleased with the good start to this year’s grape harvest. Favourable growing conditions and a market short of supply prior to Christmas have seen an increase in airfreighting of the earliest grapes and growers are receiving very good prices for this first fruit of the season. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Christmas comes early in the supermarket aisles
There is plenty of evidence on the retail shelves this week that winter has arrived and that Christmas is not far