Citrus news archive – Page 206
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ArticleExtreme weather curbs California crop
Extreme weather that hit California in mid-May has cut next year's citrus crop by as much as 30 per cent, producers estimate
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ArticleChilean lemons step in as US production falls short
Significant shortfalls in the US have opened the door, according to the USDA
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ArticleValencian rains push down citrus
An extremely rainy May in Valencia, which followed on from a particularly dry April in the region, has had a significant downward impact on crop expectations for local citrus producers.
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ArticleNot too much southern comfort for apple job
The switchover from northern to southern hemisphere has taken place in a market that is showing relatively little movement. But the next three months could prove more problematic, as shortages and attitudes towards the UK combine to hinder. Tommy Leighton reports.
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Seasonal concept must be clarified
Collective promotion in the fruit trade is not a new idea. One of the stumbling blocks, apart from the cash, is to create a
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AgroFair reveals 60 per cent boost in turnover
Pioneering and specialist Fairtrade fruit company AgroFair UK has announced an annual turnover of £7.3 million, with year-on-year growth figures of 60 per cent to December 2007.
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Agrexco allays water fears
Agrexco UK general manager Oded Yacovson has moved to allay fears that water shortages in Israel could affect exports of Israeli summer lines to the UK.
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ArticleCitrus oils could help preserve food
Essential oils from citrus including oranges and lemons could act as natural anti-fungal agents for food, suggests new research from Spain.
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ArticleRSA citrus shippers commit to Japan
Exporters are looking towards the Japanese market this season
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Malet delight at Univeg purchase
The acquisition by Univeg of German distributor Atlanta has been welcomed by Univeg’s UK subsidiary Malet Azoulay (UK).
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ArticleCool times for citrus
As the southern-hemisphere weather cools to autumn, the South African citrus harvest is gaining momentum and predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2007. Louise Brodie reports.
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ArticleAdded value keeps citrus job positive as volumes fall
The citrus market has remained strong in the last three months, with growth driven by value, not volume. Even though southern-hemisphere fruit is set to come on stream in increasing quantities and fill gaps, supply should still fall short of demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleLona steps up carbon offsets
A leader in carbon offsetting in the South African citrus sector is set to step up its calculations to counteract more of its processes.
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Belize citrus costs spiral
The spiralling cost of inputs is likely to lead to contraction in the Belize citrus industry, its leaders are warning.
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ArticleWaitrose buyer receives Young Person award
Waitrose buyer Tom Richardson has won the MorePeople sponsored Young Person of the Year accolade at this year’s Re:fresh awards, which took place at the London Marriott on Thursday.