Citrus news archive – Page 231
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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
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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.