Citrus news archive – Page 226
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Fairtrade expands into citrus and apples
The first Fairtrade citrus and apples will be sold in the UK in the next fortnight, brought in by Capespan from South Africa's Thandi project
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Spanish citrus growth
Spanish citrus trade organisation Intercitrus is forecasting increased exports and earnings in the 2003-04 season.
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2,4-D import tolerance set for citrus
The Fresh Produce Consortium has released a statement after the Pesticides Safety Directorate set an import tolerance of 1mg/kg for 2,4-D on citrus.
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Grapefruit feels the squeeze
The grapefruit market in the UK this summer is going to experience a tightening in supply.
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Citrus sector's hard times
Outspan chairman Kallie Schoeman has warned South African growers that hard times are ahead for the citrus industry.
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2,4-D crisis faced by citrus industry
As a result of the EU review of pesticides and the reduction of the maximum residue levels (MRL) for 2,4-D to its LOD on July
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Citrus deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium and the Pesticides Safety Directorate are pulling out all the stops to ensure that citrus continues to come into the UK despite uncertainty surrounding the the maximum residue level (MRL) for post-harvest chemical 2,4-D.
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Citrus consumption up
Spanish trade body Intercitrus claims its five years of promotions in the EU have boosted consumption of Spanish oranges and easy-peelers.
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Israel up for a hot summer
Increased specialisation and a finely honed product portfolio have contributed to the success of Israeli produce in recent years. And with avocados, mangoes and grapes proving more popular by the year, it seems that nothing can sate the UK demand for these eagerly anticipated summer lines. Emma Hardy reports.
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Spanish react to toll threats
Spanish producer and trade organisations are calling on regional, national and EU authorities to prevent the introduction in France and Germany of new road tolls for lorries.
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Chile clinches Israeli deal
The Chilean Nursery Association has purchased rights to grow several Israeli registered and patented citrus varieties in Chile.
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South African citrus leads the way
Quality, efficiency and brand recognition are the most enduring characteristics of a long-established South African citrus industry. And despite struggling with the initial tensions of deregulation combined with difficult market conditions, when it comes to development and export South African citrus continues to lead the way. Emma Hardy reports.
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Grapefruit rearing to go
The South African grapefruit season is ready to kick off with fruit due in a receptive UK market this weekend.
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Israeli update
Israeli summer lines are set to come on stream two weeks later than usual this year because of unseasonably cool and wet winter conditions.
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Macfrut proves Med links
Italy is well placed in fresh produce terms to become an important link between Europe and third countries in the Mediterranean. This was one of the leading themes to emerge from last week's Macfrut exhibition and congress in Cesena, Italy.
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Lemons granted licence
Lemons from the Italian Amalfi region have been granted licence to use a protected geographical indication badge.
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Florida growers offer to settle
The six producers at the centre of the lawsuit against the Florida Department of Citrus have offered to settle the dispute, according to local press reports.
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Promotional conundrum
Levy-supported programmes are being called into question following the demise of the Washington Apple Commission and with legal battles facing growers in Florida and California.
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Florida faces early close
The citrus season in Florida is winding up earlier than usual this year.