Citrus news archive – Page 209
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ArticleTop fruit takes world stage
New Zealand, Chile and South Africa dominate the UK top-fruit market in the heady summer months but, this year, major suppliers have not had such bountiful harvests. As southern-hemisphere supplies wind down and northern-hemisphere producers wait in earnest, Doris Lee Butterworth asks what is on the agenda in the coming months.
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ArticleIntercitrus faces threat of closure
Disagreement among members over the 2008/09 budget has brought the Spanish citrus organisation to its knees
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Intercitrus in danger
Spanish citrus supply chain and promotional body Intercitrus is in danger of disappearing, as producer representatives reject a proposed budget and call for an overhaul of the organisation.
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ArticleMexico calls for umbrella lime brand
The industry hopes a national stamp for limes will help to boost standards and market access
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ArticleLemon melon first at Tesco
A melon that tastes like a lemon has hit shelves at Tesco this week.
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ArticleHurricane hurts Texan citrus
A full assessment has yet to be carried out but initial surveys suggest grapefruit trees have been hardest hit
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ArticleAustralian citrus sector seeks new direction
Inaugural board set to usher in new era for restructured Australian citrus industry from October 2008
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ArticleLemon shortage boosts Argentine citrus
Argentina’s citrus export season has been bolstered by lemon shortfalls in various other producing nations around the world
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ArticleHonduras maps out grapefruit trade
The Central American nation is anticipating a strong grapefruit marketing season in Europe this year
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ArticleFruit and veg back on the Welsh agenda
Wales has a rich and varied fresh produce industry, which may not always get the publicity it deserves. The FPJ team finds out what the country has to offer and how it is rekindling interest in its fruit, vegetable and flower industry.
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ArticleCalifornia ups effort to fight citrus pest
An aggressive campaign has been mounted to prevent the introduction of Asian Citrus Psyllid into the state’s groves
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ArticleCrop shortfall fails to dent Uruguay exports
Despite the projected reduction in citrus production this year, export volumes are expected to remain on a par with 2007
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ArticleUruguay anticipates citrus stability
Exports are expected to remain on a par with 2007 despite the forecast reduction in production this year
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Identity parade permanent fixture in UK retail aisles
With consumers becoming more price-conscious every week - thanks in no small part to the media - it is beginning to look as if
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ArticleExporters undeterred by Cape rains
South Africa’s citrus packing and loading schedules are unaffected by rains in the Cape region
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ArticleMexican lime sector begins social initiative
Through the planting of limes, the state of Veracruz aims to improve living standards for local families
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ArticleSpanish exports endure mixed bag
Spanish producer-exporters’ federation Fepex has reported mixed results for fresh produce export values in the first four months of 2008 in what is proving a very challenging year for the sector.
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ArticleSouth Africa shipments normal despite rain
There is some disruption to citrus harvesting in the Cape region of South Africa, although there is unlikely to be a disruption of shipments
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ArticleFlorida citrus begins to bounce back
Grapefruit volumes largely unchanged as orange crop rebounds from last season and industry recovers from recent difficulties
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ArticleSouth Africa turns to Asia for strong returns
Increased competition and falling prices is forcing citrus exporters to look towards Asian markets