Citrus news archive – Page 212
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ArticleAgrexco dazzles
With ever-present political and geographical issues to contend with, Israel’s horticulturists could be forgiven for opting out of the sector altogether. Yet, as Agrexco’s figures testify, exports continue to rise and growers across the board continue to dazzle Europe with their high quality produce and continual innovations, writes Elspeth Waters.
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Israel avocado exports on the rise
Israel’s 2004 avocado exports reached 50,000 tonnes; a 66 per cent rise in volume compared with 2003, according to Giora Sella, secretary general of the Israel Fruit Growers Association.
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ArticleSouth Africa builds new citrus terminal
The South African citrus industry has been given a boost with the development of a multi-million rand terminal for specialized citrus fruit.
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Enter the dragon
I have a feeling that even citrus technologists would initially have been stumped by an arrival on Tesco’s shelves
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ArticleMTEX aims for Mor
Mehadrin Tnuport Export has increased the volume of fruit it has sold in Europe this season, but it has not all been easy pickings, as market forces dictate that the natural demand and supply dynamics do not always hold true. But a continuing commitment to the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with its Israeli growers and greater consistency in the performance of its widening basket of fruit has strengthened the hand of the company. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleFlorida citrus estimates fall again
Estimates for Florida’s state's orange crop have fallen by another nine million boxes in the latest forecast released by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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ArticleIsraeli lemons make their mark
Weather problems in Spain have enabled MTEX, the Israeli grower/exporter group to export lemons to the UK for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleThandi's landmark Fairtrade project
Work has begun on a major building project in South Africa’s eastern Cape as part of the Thandi initiative, which brings Fairtrade fruit to international markets.
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ArticleThe fight to compete
With Spain suffering from some drastically cold temperatures, and despite climatic problems of its own, Morocco has been enjoying higher demand and higher prices from Europe for an increasingly varied selection of produce. The leading exporting countries have invested in production to meet tougher specifications and build relationships with European retailers. However, with the newest EU member countries raising their standards all the time, will Morocco eventually be squeezed out of the market? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleSchooling an industry
In the second week of our School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme profile, Elspeth Waters talks to some of the leading suppliers and distributors to discover what impact the scheme is having on the fresh produce industry.
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Time to reflect
Retail shelves reflect how busy category managers and buyers have been plugging the gap caused by the freezing weather in
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Fruit fly eradicated by California
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the Oriental fruit fly in Orange County, California.
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ArticleCheck out Fairtrade
The advent of Fairtrade Fortnight provides a prime opportunity for insights into a rapidly developing sector. However, behind the scenes the Fairtrade Foundation, along with many retailers and suppliers, is actively promoting the concept on a daily basis in the hope that ethical trading will continue to impact the lives of UK consumers long after the two weeks are up. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleA scheme to change lives
In the first week of a month-long profile on the Schools Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Elspeth Waters looks at the governing bodies behind the scheme, its latest developments and the targets in place for the future.
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Florida growers appeal for cash in canker fight
Florida citrus producers are looking for $117 million in federal funds to fight citrus canker.
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ArticleArgentineans plan early lemon start
Argentinean lemon growers are likely to begin harvesting two weeks ahead of a normal season, on around March 15.
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ArticleUK retailers need to share more
A South African supplier is calling on UK retailers to bring more to the party when it comes to the concept of partnership.
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ArticleAre you exposed to weather risk?
Weather is the oldest risk factor that affected the first agricultural pioneers. Yet many managers have just learned to accept weather uncertainty as a given, and live with its impact on their businesses. However, with a growing weather financial market and a variety of weather services and instruments now available, can you keep blaming it on the weather any longer? Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticlePenetration rise masks static sales
While the citrus category is not exactly static, there is not much in TNS retail figures to get suppliers or their customers dancing in the aisles. Articles later on in this supplement also highlight limited movement in the performance of the wholesale, foodservice and processing markets. In comparison with a few of its fresh produce compatriots, however, the UK citrus market can probably feel relatively pleased that the trend is moving sideways rather than downwards. Tommy Leighton reports.