Citrus news archive – Page 211

  • Article

    Retailers change tack as leaves fall from the trees

    2007-10-11T16:57:50Z

    Autumn is definitely in the air at retail level, with the arrival of seasonal lines such as mulled wine, and the first

  • Pérez
    Article

    Second Spanish citrus drop

    2007-10-08T09:01:01Z

    Spain’s second-largest citrus production region has revealed a forecast eight per cent decline in volume this season.

  • Elizabeth Baldwin (r) and Holly Sisson test guava
    Article

    Research gives guava boost

    2007-10-08T08:01:01Z

    New research into the nutritional content of guava has shown it is higher in antioxidants than previously thought and could join the ranks of superfoods such as blueberries, broccoli and pomegranates.

  • Martin, seated, with business partner van Schoor
    Article

    World may not be enough for MVS

    2007-10-07T09:01:01Z

    MVS Foodservices (UK) Ltd, the Sittingbourne-based fruit supplier to the foodservice industry, has expanded its reach into Greece and Russia as a first step in establishing a global foodservice-model.

  • US clearing the high hurdles
    Article

    US clearing the high hurdles

    2007-10-04T17:05:31Z

    The US fresh produce industry has faced a multitude of challenges over the last 12 months, from natural obstacles brought on by adverse weather conditions and the spread of pests and disease, to human error resulting in one of the hardest-hitting fresh produce food safety scares ever. But the Stateside sector is working hard to get back on track. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Article

    T&G eyes up citrus specialist

    2007-10-02T10:01:02Z

    New Zealand producer and exporter Turners & Growers is to make a full takeover bid for citrus grower Kerifresh.

  • Cape full of fresh hope
    Article

    Cape full of fresh hope

    2007-09-27T16:58:54Z

    The influx of 400 delegates into Cape Town last week for the annual allFresh! conference may not have fully prepared the city’s infrastructure for the looming 2010 World Cup, but - with the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup in full flow - it was certainly a throw in the right direction for a country that is, by all accounts, pushing forward to meet its goals. Laura Gould was among the throws.

  • Spanish citrus fights corner
    Article

    Spanish citrus fights corner

    2007-09-27T16:58:36Z

    A series of disastrous seasons in Spain in terms of grower returns has many producers fearful for the future of citrus production in their country. But with prospects of reduced volume and good quality, as well as various marketing and survival issues, the Spaniards are fighting their corner fiercely. Kathy Hammond reports on hopes for decent prices this season.

  • Article

    Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut

    2007-09-27T16:57:19Z

    Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few

  • Article

    Farmers call for understanding

    2007-09-24T11:01:01Z

    Five weeks ahead of a crucial vote in the European Parliament (EP) on two key EU pesticide dossiers, European farmers, with the support of national crop protection associations and ECPA, are launching the campaign - Understand the Impact.

  • Poupart fruit fit for skippers
    Article

    Poupart fruit fit for skippers

    2007-09-21T14:01:01Z

    Poupart Citrus is to sponsor Skip2BFit, the fitness initiative that motivates schoolkids across the UK to exercise and eat well.

  • Article

    Hart & Friedmann gives Total juice

    2007-09-21T09:01:01Z

    Total Produce is building a stronger citrus business at Tolworth Towers with the move of Hart & Friedmann (H&F) from Middlesex and new recruitment.

  • Article

    Kids urged to Skip2BFit

    2007-09-20T12:01:02Z

    A fitness initiative which encourages school children to exercise and teaches them importance of a healthy diet will receive a boost as BerryWorld and its blueberry grower Winterwood sponsor its free berries.

  • Article

    T&M to increase fruit range

    2007-09-18T10:01:02Z

    Thompson & Morgan has announced that it will be increasing its fruit range for the 2008 season to include small container and patio fruit varieties.

  • Finger limes reach out to UK
    Article

    Finger limes reach out to UK

    2007-09-18T08:01:02Z

    An unusual lime variety that dates back more than 200 years pulled in the crowds at Asia Fruit Logistica, in Bangkok, last week.

  • Israeli citrus returns to form
    Article

    Israeli citrus returns to form

    2007-09-15T08:01:01Z

    The return to form of Israel’s citrus industry is best expressed by the vote of confidence it received from growers this year: they have planted 1,200 hectares of new citrus groves, more than in any other single year over the past 30 years.

  • Article

    Doing the right thing

    2007-09-14T11:12:52Z

    South Africa leads the way when it comes to empowerment projects in the fruit industry, and the support of UK retailers and consumers has been invaluable in ensuring such initiatives have achieved the desired results. Louise Brodie looks at the country’s three most important ethical trading brands.

  • Fly in the EU ointment?
    Article

    Fly in the EU ointment?

    2007-09-14T11:12:19Z

    In the second article in FPJ’s series from the Crop Protection Association on how upcoming EU pesticide legislation will affect European farmers, quality assurance specialist Benito Orihuel explains how possible changes could force the EU to eventually become more reliant on imported fruit

  • Article

    Turning traditional sources on their heads

    2007-09-14T11:11:45Z

    i am not quite sure if it’s a case of “using a sprat to catch a mackerel”, but Tesco is launching one of the

  • Lemon supplies drop
    Article

    Lemon supplies drop

    2007-09-14T11:01:01Z

    Global demand for lemons and short crops in major production areas are pushing prices up sky high.