Citrus news archive – Page 226
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ArticleLand claim timebomb
South Africa is one of the leading fruit exporters in the southern hemisphere, and the industry continues to strive to maintain it position. However there is a political issue rumbling behind the scenes which could potentially derail the sector. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleIt’s plastic fantastic
In this week’s focus on packaging, the Journal discovers the latest designs and materials being used to produce punnets suitable for every fresh produce requirement.
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EU members poles apart on finance
In the same week as the Tories lay into the UK's national government for using Lottery cash to part-fund the £77 million SFVS,
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ArticleValencia brings massive boost to citrus
Regional authorities in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia are pouring huge funds into the citrus sector.
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ArticleSpain looks for alternatives
A difficult season for strawberry production in Spain this year has been well documented. But a sectorial plan in place and investment outside Andalusia are proving not only that strawberries are not the only soft fruit, but also that Huelva is not the only growing area. Kathy Hammond reports.
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ArticleWaitrose gives SA boost
South African citrus farm workers are set to benefit with the launch of what Waitrose claims is a groundbreaking new scheme.
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Working overtime
The burst of hot weather has certainly got the soft-fruit sector working overtime, and several stores that I visited this
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SA citrus exporters get Fairtrade green light
ALG Farms and its empowerment partnership, Cedar Citrus, in the Citrusdal Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape region, have packed their first Fairtrade branded fruit for the UK market.
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Fresh hurricane fears for Florida
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting further heavy hurricane activity in 2005 on the heels of last year’s historically destructive season.
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ArticleGrapefruit may heal stomach ulcers
Grapefruit seed extract contains powerful antioxidants that may help heal stomach ulcers, according to a Polish study
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ArticleSA gets back on the straight and narrow
The citrus trade is tough and, with a strong rand, the South African industry finds itself on the backfoot. But there’s help at hand, in the form of co-operation and the sector is starting to cut out the fat to make itself a lean, mean, competitive exporter. Ed Bedington went to investigate.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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Citrus grower takes a stand
An Australian citrus grower is harvesting fruit which he intends to sell illegally on the domestic market.
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Demand up for citrus plants in Israel
Increasing demand for citrus in Europe and good levels of profitability for growers mean that there is a run on citrus seedlings to grow new plants in Israel.
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San Miguel secures IFC loan
Leading Argentinean citrus exporter San Miguel is signing a deal for a $20 million loan over a 10-year term.
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ArticleItaly makes a comeback
Horticulture has traditionally been an important aspect of Italy’s economy. Yet, in recent years the sector has been struggling in the face of strong competition from other Mediterranean countries, and farmgate prices are dangerously low. As Cesena gets ready to host the twenty-second annual Macfrut conference, all eyes are focused on the Far East, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleSpanish decry Egyptian imports
Citrus growers in Spain are protesting the arrival of peach-fly infected oranges from Egypt.
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ArticleEgypt jostles for leading position
Expansion is a priority for leading Egyptian producers and many are firing on all cylinders to stay at the top. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleOranges help fight cancer
An orange a day could keep the doctor away, researchers have found.
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ArticleJaffa in £1 million relaunch
Jaffa bosses are set to spend more than £1 million to relaunch the iconic brand into the UK market.