Citrus news archive – Page 222
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ArticleAgrexco’s international offer
Agrexco has a strong citrus offer that includes oranges, easy-peelers, grapefruit, limes, lemons and kumquat. Now, the Israel-based company believes that Peru will become a major player in the citrus market in the coming years. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRand holds back SA citrus returns
The South African citrus season produced an increase in exports, and ideal growing conditions allowed for high quality fruit. However, the strong Rand meant growers were disappointed with their returns. Justin Chadwick, chief executive officer of the Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) gives his thoughts to John Broy.
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ArticleDunnett adapts with changing citrus times
Capespan’s Martin Dunnett has experienced many changes in his time in the citrus industry. Although change has come at a quicker rate in the last three to four years, he predicts that exciting times still lie ahead. John Broy reports.
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ArticleCypriot citrus-fest
Cyprus enjoys one of the healthiest climates in the world with a pollution-free atmosphere and plentiful sunshine. As a result, the country - set for EU accession later this year - has gained a deserved reputation as the Garden of the Mediterranean.
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ArticleIndian Sun Citrus makes rapid progress
It has been a bumper season for Florida citrus with many product lines exceeding record levels but while excess produce abounds diversification is still the key to unlocking potential profit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleChandler’s juicy comments
Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) deputy director of marketing and global public relations Michelle Chandler gave her views of the challenges facing the citrus industry in the December issue of the Florida Citrus Commission Update. Relating to the current business environment of the orange juice market, she highlights a range of issues.
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ArticleMorocco upgrades to compete
Logistical improvements and better presentation have strengthened Morocco’s citrus offer in recent years, as has this season’s focus on the UK pre-Christmas market. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Belize processes in place
The Belize citrus crop forecast for 2003-04 revealed an expected production of approximately 6.4 million boxes of fruit, mostly for the processing sector. This is an increase of about 20 per cent on last year’s crop.
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ArticleServing up a citrus Treatt
New citrus products are going down a treat in the flavour and fragrance industries, providing another outlet for producers. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMTEX gets to market early
Jaffa’s post-Christmas easy peeler business goes from strength to strength in the UK, through Mehadrin Tnuport Export. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleNew grapefruit expected to increase consumption
New Israeli sweet grapefruit forecast to “significantly increase consumption” of the fruit.
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ArticleWinds brush Valencia citrus
High winds in Valencia earlier this week and periodically throughout January have been knocking oranges from trees as the Spanish citrus season enters its second half.
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Eurodix gives boost to South African project
UK citrus fruit importers Eurodix has given a financial boost to an iniatiative to build a crèche for more than 100 children in South Africa.
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ArticleShamouti makes UK debut
UK supermarkets are welcoming the first arrivals of Israel’s Jaffa Shamouti oranges this week.
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ArticleThe year in stories - July to September
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each month of the third quarter of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleThe year in stories - October to December
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each of the last three months of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleSupermarkets confident at Christmas
Major multiples are sure they have got it right on key lines for Christmas this year.
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ArticleEgypt puts down markers
Egyptian citrus and berries are making a big impact on the UK winter market. Strict quality assurance programmes and a greater diversity of offer have combined with a wealth of natural resources to give an increasingly uniform approach as Egypt's true export potential continues to unfold. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAussies on song
Last season, the UK imported 488 tonnes of Australian stonefruit, which represented 75 per cent of the total exported to the European Union. This volume has risen rapidly from less than 100t in 1999. A difficult beginning to the 2003-4 season has been characterised by frost and hail. Most hopes are therefore pinned on the later season crop and Tommy Leighton talks to exporters about their prospects ñ both this year and in the future ñ in the UK market.