Citrus news archive – Page 221
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Eager market for off-season citrus
Citrus production in parts of South Africa is falling victim to weather and the biennial bearing effect this season while South American sources face a late start.
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Spanish citrus disease threat
Spanish citrus producers in Valencia are seeing their crops fall victim to a virulent fungus.
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ArticleFrosts strike Spain
Frosts on four consecutive nights this week are playing havoc with fruit trees and field crops in the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia.
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ArticleReefers make waves
Reefer shipping is once again making waves in the produce industry as technological advancements and increasing trade create a greater sense of buoyancy. Welcome news then for a sector that has long been warned against complacency. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleShamouti to shout about
The jury is out on Israeli Shamouti. Is it a historical variety with limited consumer appeal, or a valuable addition to the orange buyers’ portfolio? Escalating production costs have made this citrus fruit an increasingly unattractive option for growers, but there is still space on the retail shelves for this unique, distinctive fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleLemons in size squeeze
Earlier drought conditions in Tucumán may make themselves felt on Argentinean lemon sizes and volume.
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ArticleIsraeli Citrus Board names new general manager
The Citrus Division of the newly formed Horticultural Production and Marketing Board, in Israel, has named its first general manager.
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ArticleChilean citrus link up
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association has signed a co-operation agreement with the national citrus growers association (ACC).
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ArticleOr easy-peel meets eager market
The UK office of Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTex) has welcomed the first arrivals of Jaffa branded Or easy-peelers.
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ArticleArgentine pears and lemons take to the road
The world’s leading exporter of fresh pears was completely satisfied with his first visit to Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleNZ senders face shipping dilemma
Leading New Zealand apple exporters are warning that the biggest issue facing them as harvesting gets underway is the lack of shipping space.
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ArticleA fresh-cut above
The fresh-cut fruit sector is ripe for further growth as healthy eating messages, enhanced technology and better flavour drive consumption forward. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTesco trying to stay on top
Citrus represents 18 per cent of fruit sales at Tesco, which is continuing to strengthen its leadership of the category in the UK retail market. Senior buying manager Wendie Scott says the group’s approach is a simple one - sourcing the right citrus from around the world using all available expert knowledge. John Broy reports.
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ArticleWaitrose benefits from dedication
Poupart, as the category supplier of citrus to Waitrose, is in a “privileged position”, says director Paul Olins. As a supplier of citrus to 146 supermarkets and not the large number of stores that many importers have to source for, the partnership between retailer and supplier has been able to focus on niche varieties and fewer select sources. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleNo Budgen on quality citrus
Although many consider citrus to be a mature category, Budgens believes that with the right strategy there is plenty of room for further growth. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSainsbury’s taps into new citrus sources
A steady consumer interest in citrus fruit, possibly enhanced by the recent 5-a-Day message and an awareness of the health benefits, has meant that the market is still increasing slightly, believes Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleSpanish exporters need to develop entrepreneurial spirit
As competition in the citrus sector intensifies, Promar International’s divisional director, John Giles asks whether Spain needs to look outside Europe for future growth.
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ArticleTurkish tune in to UK market requirements
It has been a mixed bag for Turkish citrus this year. Although grapefruit fell short of UK requirements, satsumas and oranges were well received while overall exports fell prey to a strengthening rate of exchange. Emma Hatfield reports.