Citrus news archive – Page 218
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit crop reduced
Grapefruit in Florida has been more affected by Hurricane Frances than Hurricane Charley with at least half the crop lost.
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Off the shelf
There is nothing like a little mystery, and this week it concerns apricots in Marks & Spencer. This fruit is becoming more
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ArticleCuban citrus hit hard by hurricane
While all eyes have been on Florida, Cuban citrus growers have been taking a pounding at the hands of the weather.
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ArticleFlorida citrus hit again
Hurricane Frances adds to the misery for citrus growers in Florida, with yet another potential hurricane on the way.
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ArticleSan Miguel celebrates 50th birthday
South American citrus giant San Miguel is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having transformed itself from family grower to multinational market leader in that half a century.
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ArticleChiquita strikes deal in Chile
Chiquita Chile has forged a partnership with another Chilean fruit exporter Verfrut and could expand its exports from the country by 50 per cent next season.
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BSF gets its members satisfaction
There must be quite a sense of satisfaction in the ranks of English soft-fruit growers this week, following the news that the
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ArticleFlorida's growers await another hurricane
Florida’s citrus growers are battening down the hatches for the second time in less than a month as another hurricane threatens the sunshine state.
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Increased levy for SA growers
South African citrus growers set to pay higher levy in bid too boost the industry for all.
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ArticleWind of change in Florida
Florida citrus growers could find themselves benefiting from the recent storm damage caused by hurricane Charley.
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ArticlePIP’s first steps in Zimbabwe
The ColeACP-run Pesticides Initiative Programme has made its first breakthrough in Zimbabwe, which is still ranked in the top 10 ACP exporters list.
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ArticleOrange shortage hits juicers
Tropicana is discontinuing its 100 per cent Sanguinello juice due to a poor crop of the Sicilian blood oranges.
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Kiwis set to fly into Sainsbury’s
If you happen to know a New Zealander living in this country, the theory is that he or she will soon be off to their local
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleFlorida growers count cost
Picture still remains hazy on Florida citrus with costs looking high
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ArticleCharley causes citrus damage
Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.
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Katopé forms partnership in Kwazulu Natal
Katopé Citrus, a South African subsidiary of Katopé International and a major exporter of citrus from South Africa to the northern hemisphere, has formed a citrus partnership in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
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ArticleIsraeli exports hit record high
Israeli fresh produce exporters marked an all-time record during the first five months of 2004.
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ArticleCapespan samples success
Capespan continued its successful county show season at the New Forest County Show in Brockenhurst, Hampshire on July 27-29 promotion Outspan citrus.
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ArticleEssex firm makes peeled citrus breakthrough
A new company is planning to revolutionise the way people eat fruit, creating 50 new jobs in the process.