Citrus news archive – Page 216
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ArticleSpanish exotics find a home
The Spanish cherimoya and persimmon crops date back as far as the 18th century, but it is only now that these Spanish exotic lines are beginning to make an impact on the UK market. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the main growing areas of cherimoya and persimmon in Spain.
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Californians repair irrigation
Growers in southern California have been working quickly this week to repair irrigation systems damaged by last week’s wildfires, which hit avocado and citrus crops.
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ArticleTesco toons into Disney
Tesco and Disney are to launch a co-branded range of healthy food products, including fresh produce.
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ArticleCalifornia fires damage produce
Raging fires that have swept southern California in the last four days are expected to have caused extensive damage to avocado and citrus crops in the State.
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ArticleIsrael bumps up the volume
From citrus to root vegetables, a multitude of Israeli winter fruit and vegetables are amongst the staples of many UK consumers from September until the end of April. The UK is traditionally a strong performer for Israeli growers and exporters, and, with a good production season underway, this year will be no exception. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleOrganic v conventional - the showdown
The European fresh produce trade is set to go head to head with the organic lobby over a crucial vote on a new Pesticides Directive at the European Parliament next week.
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ArticleFlorida recovery continues
Grapefruit growers in Florida’s Indian River are bullish about the quality and volume of their fruit as the first forecast for the season is released.
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ArticleValencia rain brings mixed blessings
Heavy rains in the Valencia region of Spain are proving a blessing for some crops but causing devastation for others.
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Article100 years of the Hope-Masons
The fresh produce industry has evolved almost beyond recognition since the FPJ started up more than a century ago and was acquired by the Hope-Masons 100 years ago. Tracing the industry timeline from the years in which markets were the lynchpin of the trade, to the rise of imports and the growth of the multiples, the Journal has never missed an issue. Anna Sbuttoni trawls through the FPJ archive.
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Retailers change tack as leaves fall from the trees
Autumn is definitely in the air at retail level, with the arrival of seasonal lines such as mulled wine, and the first
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ArticleSecond Spanish citrus drop
Spain’s second-largest citrus production region has revealed a forecast eight per cent decline in volume this season.
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ArticleResearch gives guava boost
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.
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ArticleWorld may not be enough for MVS
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.
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ArticleUS clearing the high hurdles
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.
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T&G eyes up citrus specialist
New Zealand producer and exporter Turners & Growers is to make a full takeover bid for citrus grower Kerifresh.
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ArticleCape full of fresh hope
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.
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ArticleSpanish citrus fights corner
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.
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Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut
Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few
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Farmers call for understanding
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.
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ArticlePoupart fruit fit for skippers
Poupart Citrus is to sponsor Skip2BFit, the fitness initiative that motivates schoolkids across the UK to exercise and eat well.