Citrus news archive – Page 223
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ArticleSainsbury'spriorities
Simon Dunn took over responsibility for Sainsbury's stonefruit category from Matthew King three months ago. Tommy Leighton talks to him about the company's stonefruit philosophy.
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ArticleFlorida facing potential freeze
Growers of citrus in Florida are being warned of an increased risk of frost this winter.
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ArticleFirst Jaffa Suntina arrives in the UK
Jaffa Suntina, the first of Israel's easy peel varieties, has arrived in the UK
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleIsraeli exports to EU rise by 22.6 per cent
During the first nine months of 2003, the volume of food exported from Israel to the European Union rose by 22.6 per cent...
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ArticleGeest explains EVS-Thames Fruit link for Asda
Geest outlines the nuts and bolts behind the proposed merger of EVS and Thames Fruit to supply the vast majority of Asda's fresh produce.
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ArticleThe Turkey season
Soaring temperatures and excellent quality have characterised the Turkish citrus job this year. But despite high prices for lemons and good colouration on satsumas, small sized grapefruit could yet pose big problems for exporters when it comes to the UK market. Emma Hatfield reports on why size sometimes does matter.
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ArticleAssuring a nation
With the retailers self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2003 for EurepGAP accreditation for their suppliers fast approaching, and unlikely to be achieved for all products, new quality assurance targets are being set. Certification body Checkmate International (Cmi) believes better guidance is required from EurepGAP, while Tesco has been busy with its own Nature's Choice scheme. John Broy reports.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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Morocco plays early card
Moroccan citrus sendings might be segmented across many different markets, but in the lucrative run-up to Christmas, exporters are focusing their efforts on the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Bright outlook for Cyprus
The Cypriot citrus market is looking to build on the success of last season. Ideal growing conditions are delivering quality produce in good volumes and a buoyant export market to the UK is lifting expectations higher. Handlers believe the forthcoming season can be one to remember. John Broy reports.
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ArticleTesco names South African citrus champion
Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.
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ArticleSouth Africa export directory available
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has launched two books, the second PPECB Export Directory and 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board, a complete history of the PPECB.
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Sunny delight
Prospects look bright for Florida citrus as the industry gears up for a bumper crop. But as forecasts soar it is value not quantity that will play a decisive role in the future of the industry. Emma Hatfield finds out why Florida citrus can no longer thrive on volume sendings alone.
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Golden days at Alconeras
Spanish berry specialist Alconeras has been rewarded for its efforts with a regional Golden Strawberry award. The company's UK managing director Bill Ashby tells Tommy Leighton that progress in Huelva will see Spanish strawberries take a greater proportion of the winter berry market.
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ArticleEasy does it
The Israeli citrus industry has felt the squeeze in recent years but confidence is now restored as widespread restructuring and an increase in plantings are set to bear new fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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The power of brands
Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCitrus picking resumes in Spain
The Spanish citrus season is back on track after rain delayed harvesting.
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ArticleSpanish exporters suffer cold snap
Exporters of Spanish vegetables and salads have been experiencing problems with a cold and damp spell .
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.