Citrus news archive – Page 211
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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
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US closes border to Mexican citrus imports
The Mexican authorities have increased surveillance for pest and disease in citrus farms in Tamaulipas to try and resolve the situation as quickly as possible
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ArticleCuba seeks citrus revival
The Caribbean nation aims to boost production to 1m tonnes over the course of the next five years
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ArticleChina gives green light to Peru citrus
The opening up of the Chinese market to five Peruvian citrus fruits follows similar agreements for table grapes and mangoes
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Spanish citrus exports see earnings rise
Turnover increase comes in the wake of a historic fall in production, according to leading grower group Ava-Asaja
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ArticleCitrus pest has Californians worried
The Asian citrus psyllid pest threatens Californian citrus industry from across the Mexican border
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Argentinean lemons spiral
Argentinean lemon exports are spiralling upward this season despite a reduced crop.
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ArticleOakley on the up
For the last two and a half years, the Oakley Group has been quietly working on its new division Oakley Grower Services (OGS). Elizabeth O’Keefe visits its Cambridgeshire-based site to find out what the farming and distribution business has been up to.
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ArticleFPC: Don't forget imports
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) broadly welcomed the National Farmers’ Union’s Why Horticulture Matters campaign this week, but delivered a wider message: “Enjoy your fruit and vegetables in season, but let’s make it global”.
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US stores feel impact of Chilean strike
A leading US importer has revealed that Chile’s recent port strike has lead to an ongoing shortage of citrus and apples in US supermarkets
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ArticleDichotomy plagues banana sector in worrying turn
The past quarter has seen a dichotomy emerge in the banana category, as doomsayers of the credit crunch turn their attention to the sector, while the large multi-nationals continue to give out some worrying signals. Kathy Hammond reports.
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Citrus man honoured
Jim Snively, vice president of grove operations at Southern Gardens in Trenton has been honoured by Florida Grower magazine as the Citrus Achievement Award winner for 2008.
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ArticleArgentine lemons maintain supply status
The lemon sector in Argentina’s Tucuman region is maintaining its leadership position as a southern-hemisphere supplier, despite rising costs and transport strikes.
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Sunkist appoints new marketing chief
Kevin Fiori of Dole Fresh Vegetables set to take over from president-elect Russell Hanlin as vice-president of sales and marketing
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ArticleIsrael carves summer niche
The Israeli industry has invested heavily in specialist fruit varieties, and has high hopes for summer lines as newer stonefruit and pomegranate strains begin to make their mark. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSouth African Navel season faces delays
US citrus importers are expecting a late start to this year’s South African Navel orange crop as markets are still flooded with California’s biggest ever harvest