Citrus news archive – Page 220
-
ArticleSpanish on the fly against pests
Spanish producers’ association Unió-Coag is calling on the regional authorities in Valencia to put in place a control programme against fruit fly as soon as possible.
-
ArticleWinter brings SA growers mixed blessings
A succession of massive cold frontal systems with high wind speeds and rough seas have brought more rain, snow and icy conditions to South Africa, in particular the Western Cape
-
ArticleSweden’s fruit secret
In Sweden, profitable fruit crops are being grown in areas that would not have been thought possible. Members of the Essex and Suffolk Fruit Growers Society recently undertook a study tour to find out more, as Joanna Wood reports.
-
ArticleGrapefruit sector bites back at cancer link claims
The citrus sector has hit back at reports of a study purporting to show a link between the consumption of grapefruit and breast cancer after fears the story would strike a blow to sales were confirmed.
-
ArticleSpain foresees lighter citrus crop
Early indications are that the 2007-08 Spanish citrus crop will be lighter than that of the season just ending.
-
Article
Kids lap up foodie festival
Jaffa citrus and Foods from Spain were promoting fresh fruit and vegetables at the first ever Children's Food Festival at Abingdon airfield on July 14-15.
-
Article
Fairtrade launches grapefruit line
Fairtrade fruit pioneer AgroFair has announced that what is believed to be the world’s first Fairtrade grapefruit will be available in selected Co-op stores by the end of July.
-
Article
Recovering the magic of taste
There are some intriguing facets to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry when it comes to describing taste. After all, while
-
Article
Morocco is Fruit Logistica partner
Morocco is to act as partner-country for Fruit Logistica 2008, it was announced last week.
-
ArticleMVS focus firmly on foodservice
A new Kent-based fruit supplier claims to be the only company in the UK specialised in importing grape and lemons purely for the foodservice sector.
-
Article
Grapefruit linked to cancer threat
Eating grapefruit can increase the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, according to a new study.
-
ArticleEnergy crisis hits citrus
The energy crisis in Argentina is affecting the citrus sector and will have an impact on lemon exports, sector leaders warn.
-
Article
Friends can prove greatest enemies
It seems as if a high proportion of growers worldwide are once again counting their costs. In this case, it is not so much a
-
Article
Destructive moth found in California - again
The destructive Light Brown Apple Moth has been found again in California, although it has not yet been traced in Central Valley.
-
Article
Fruit and veg scheme ineffective, says report
A study published today suggests that the government’s £42 million free school fruit and veg scheme has failed to impact positively on children’s nutrition.
-
ArticleSpanish lemons on a downer
The Spanish winter Fino lemon season has closed with a 40 per cent decline in exports.
-
-
ArticleSharonfruit takes off
The past eight years have seen the establishment of a considerable Sharonfruit (astringent persimmon) industry in South Africa, with the 2006 harvest yielding 4,000 tonnes from 350 bearing hectares. With total plantings at around 700 hectares and projections for the current harvest at 7,000-8,000t, growers have fast become a force to be reckoned with on the international marketplace. Louise Brodie reports.
-
ArticleBuilding on solid foundations
The C&C Group, one of the leading operators in London’s wholesale market sector, reached the grand old age of 21 earlier this month. Tommy Leighton reports.
-
ArticleCape rain disrupts sendings
Heavy rainfall and flooding of Oliphants River in South Africa is disrupting citrus shipments and causing a tight supply situation on the UK market.