Citrus news archive – Page 228
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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
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Cuba counting the cost of Dennis
Hurricane Dennis swept through the Caribbean last week causing extensive damage to fruit crops in Cuba.
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New technology offers pesticide-free solution to pests
A new technology called the Controlled Atmosphere/Temperature Treatment System (CATTS) may be applied in packinghouses or plant quarantine facilities.
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ArticleTesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon
Tesco is claiming a first with the launch of a watermelon with bright yellow flesh instead of red.
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ArticleJamaican bananas suffer at hands of Dennis
While Florida citrus producers appear to have dodged the bullet when it comes to hurricane Dennis, Jamaican banana producers were not so lucky.
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ArticleFlorida hit by hurricane
Florida is again counting the cost of the weather after hurricane Dennis roared through the north-west of the state before moving on to Alabama.
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ArticleTeresa to leave role as IPL md
Emilio Teresa, managing director of International Produce Ltd (IPL), is to leave the company to pursue other business interests.
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SA citrus action clams US dispute
The shipping, distribution and marketing of South African citrus fruit in the United States have been resumed.
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ArticleThe China factor
Consumers are becoming increasingly familiar with Chinese fruit and vegetables and UK companies are keen for larger volumes to enter the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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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