Citrus news archive – Page 203
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ArticleCA and Coles in citrus drive
Citrus Australia is teaming with Coles to promote this season's citrus offering in the country
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ArticleFlorida reviews citrus
Florida growers and exporters will be able to reveal their expectations for grapefruit next season in a month’s time, following a relatively dry spring and significant rainfall in production areas.
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Argentine lemons caught in freeze
Freezing temperatures on the night of July 23-24 in western Argentina are likely to bring an abrupt end to the lemon export season from the main growing region of Tucumán.
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ArticleAustralia's citrus board appoints new chair
The board of Citrus Australia has announced that Kelly Jones has replaced Kevin Cock as chair
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ArticleSpanish citrus 'on brink of disaster'
The spanish citrus sector is “on the brink of disaster” and needs immediate action to ensure its survival, according to Juan Bautista Juan Gimeno of the regulatory council for Valencian Citrus PGI.
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ArticleGrapefruit found to aid weight loss
A flavanoid found in grapefruit could aid weight loss and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, new research has found.
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ArticleNew pest discovery in Mexico
The threat of citrus greening disease has increased with the discovery of a carrier on the Yucutan peninsular
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Australian grapefruit thrives
Western Australia’s red-flesh grapefruit industry is growing rapidly, with exports this season nearly doubling as new markets are secured for the fruit.
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ArticleFlat season for southern hemisphere citrus
South Africa has dominated the citrus market in the last three months, but trade has remained fairly flat. Promotions have kept sales steady - however, easy peelers continue to drive the only real growth in the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Production dip fuels Spanish fires
Massive abandonment of mainly citrus plantations in the Valencia region is providing fuel for forest fires, the regional producers’ association warns.
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ArticleSouth Africa toasts US campaign success
The promotion of South African summer citrus at last week’s US Youth Soccer Tournament was a big hit with players and organisers
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ArticleJaffa resists recession
Although the recession has brought many difficulties, Israeli Jaffa citrus exports have managed to grow in some key markets
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ArticleSouth African citrus forecasts fall further
As concerns over the strong rand worry exporters, forecasts for Valencia and grapefruit volumes have been further reduced
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ArticleSeald Sweet to supply Fairtrade citrus
As of this summer Seald Sweet International will become one of the first groups to source Fairtrade-certified citrus for the US market
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ArticleCold front freezes Argentinean lemons
The arrival of cold winter weather has cast a shadow over the remainder of the South American country’s citrus deal
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Complications for Argentine citrus
Industry estimates point towards a fall in exports almost across the board due to poor market prices and lower production
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MMG Citrus extends Aussie Navels
MMG Citrus is extending the season for its easy-peel Australian Navel as fruit arrives in the UK a month earlier than last year.
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ArticleOlive branch for citrus
Spanish citrus inter-professional body Intercitrus has elected a new president amid swingeing budget cuts and continuing internal rifts.
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ArticleIntercitrus calls for sector unity
The new president of Spain's embattled citrus organisation has urged growers to unite to help solve the sector’s problems
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ArticleDG Fruit welcomes Zim oranges
DG Fruit is expecting its first direct shipment of new-season oranges from Zimbabwe next week on board the Dal Kalahari.