Citrus news archive – Page 225
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ArticleSpain stays positive
Spanish citrus producers are counting the cost of the worst winter weather damage in 20 years. But despite the inevitable drop in production figures and the resultant potential for loss of market share, major citrus industry players are managing to remain in positive mood as they look ahead to the pre and post-Christmas sales periods. Tony Leighton reports.
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ArticleUp and coming Uruguay
Think of South American apples and Chile, Brazil and Argentina spring to mind. But what about Uruguay? Kathy Hammond finds out.
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ArticleSpain faces worst citrus season for 20 years
A massive decline in volume means Spanish growers need strong prices for their remaining fruit.
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ArticleMorocco weather threat to citrus
Severe lack of rainfall in the Souss area of Morocco is threatening the viability of the 2005-06 citrus crop.
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ArticleSouth African grape hopes
South African exporters looks forward to next grape season with confidence.
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ArticleColleges report renewed interest
With the fresh produce industry under increasing pressure to tighten its belts and maximise efficiency, no company can afford to carry incompetent members of staff. At the same time, companies need to address the ways in which they can appeal to young people desperately needed to take them forward. In the fourth of our profiles on recruitment and training Elspeth Waters talks to some of the people trying to shape the fresh produce virtuosos of tomorrow.
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A curious trip up the retail aisles
Walking the shelves this week looking for new products, sources, packs and anything else that records the march of fresh
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ArticleIsraeli citrus season success
Israeli producers are celebrating an excellent citrus season, with volumes in the UK said to be up by 50 per cent.
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Florida loss needs to be recognised
Watching the scenes of devastation on America’s east coast this week puts some of our own weather concerns into the
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ArticleOrganics at vital stage
Thanks to an increasing number of sales channels and the odd celebrity chef endorsement, the organic sector appears to be thriving. But can we believe the hype? New, emerging issues are proving that the industry is not unshakable. Emma Twyning reports.
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Spanish citrus drop
Spanish Navelina production is being forecast to fall by up to 60 per cent, producers claimed.
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SA citrus exporters must be vigilant
South African citrus producers are insisting their fruit is free of pests and disease after reports of a leaked memo suggested bosses were urging producers to avoid exporting through Spain because of stringent inspections.
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Peru shakes up easy-peel market
Peruvian Minneola from Agrexco is back in the UK and due to continue until the end of next month.
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ArticleDisease adds to Florida citrus woes
Hurricane-hit citrus producers in Florida are facing further threats this season, this time from canker disease.
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ArticleLeo Fine dies, aged 78
The Western Cape and South African fruit industry has lost one of its most respected and colourful leaders with the death of Leo Mayne Fine.
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ArticleLemon volume problems
Spain is looking at an increased lemon crop in the new season as Argentina struggles with its own oversupply issues.
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US support for South African citrus
The US government has promised support to South African citrus producers when it comes to an export programme for their fruit.
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ArticleTroubled Cuban grapefruit
The Cuban grapefruit crop is almost a complete wipe out following Hurricane Dennis three weeks ago.
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ArticleThe next level of technology
In the last of our profiles on kiwifruit, the Journal takes a look at technological developments in New Zealand, and the investments the industry is making for its future