Citrus news archive – Page 221
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleSA signs Chinese export deal
South Africa’s president Thabo Mbeki and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao will today sign protocols on phytosanitary requirements for the export to China of SA pears, table grapes, apples and tobacco leaf.
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ArticleSuper powers
From Goji berries to broccoli - the amount of fresh produce claiming superfood status seems to be growing all the time. Emma Twyning spoke to leading purveyors of the concept to find out what power it can wield and whether it is here to stay.
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Small print opens up new avenues of discovery
Reading the small print on packaging can often lead to intriguing discoveries. Sainsbury’s has proven to be a mine of
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ArticleItaly responsible for a quarter of EU production
Fresh produce from Italy now represents a quarter of European production, agricultural organisation Coldiretti has revealed.
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ArticleChefs battle in Great Potato Cook-Off
Six chefs took part in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Great Potato Challenge Cook-Off Final in Milton Keynes.
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ArticleUK delivers on Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers may be facing a crisis and experiencing devastatingly low prices on some markets, but the UK is performing well for them, says an industry leader.
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ArticleFreeze good for stonefruit
Extremely cold weather in western North America last week is benefiting deciduous fruit crops, while storms in the Atlantic have been disrupting shipments from Central America.
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EU official to discuss CMO reform at Fruit Logistica
A representative of the European Commission will be at this year’s Fruit Logistica to discuss the Common Market Organisation’s (CMO) proposed reform for fruit and vegetables.
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US firms raided by FBI
Two US citrus giants have been raided by the FBI, at the request of the antitrust division of the US Department of Justice, on suspicion of price collusion.
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ArticleMildon to brief UK on regime reform
The European Commission is expected to finalise proposals to decouple its fruit and vegetable regime.
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Another new year, another chance to shine
There is every indication this week that with the New Year celebrations swiftly over, the high street retailers are back in
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California freeze creates opportunity
A devastating freeze in California has obliterated at least half of the citrus crop remaining on trees and opened up opportunities for Spanish senders.
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California freezing
California's citrus industry was hit by a second night of record-low temperatures this weekend, increasing fears of widespread crop destruction.
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ArticleCitrus crisis deepens
Valencia’s citrus growers have taken to the streets to protest against prices below the cost of production.
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ArticleGrapefruit sales soar
Asda’s grapefruit sales are expected to reach record levels this month on the back of consumers' new year diets.
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ArticleJS banana move explained
A buying trip to Costa Rica and Belize last summer led Sainsbury’s banana and citrus buyer Matt North down a path which will see the store convert all its banana business to Fairtrade just 12 months later.
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ArticleFresh pledges for 2007
As the New Year kicks off, leading figures from the fresh produce industry reflect on the last 12 months and reveal their hopes and aspirations for the year ahead.
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Family ties bear fruit for Olins dynasty
Renowned industry figure Laurence Olins is stepping aside from the helm of his family’s business, The Poupart Group. He talks to Elspeth Waters about berries, polytunnels and how times have changed since he started out as a market trader
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Retailers give categories a fresh slant in 2007
January has historically been a time when citrus comes into its own, although so far I have yet to see any Seville Sours on