Citrus news archive – Page 238
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleFlorida growers count cost
Picture still remains hazy on Florida citrus with costs looking high
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ArticleCharley causes citrus damage
Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.
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Katopé forms partnership in Kwazulu Natal
Katopé Citrus, a South African subsidiary of Katopé International and a major exporter of citrus from South Africa to the northern hemisphere, has formed a citrus partnership in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
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ArticleIsraeli exports hit record high
Israeli fresh produce exporters marked an all-time record during the first five months of 2004.
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ArticleCapespan samples success
Capespan continued its successful county show season at the New Forest County Show in Brockenhurst, Hampshire on July 27-29 promotion Outspan citrus.
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ArticleEssex firm makes peeled citrus breakthrough
A new company is planning to revolutionise the way people eat fruit, creating 50 new jobs in the process.
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South Africans organise stakeholder conference
South African industry bodies are working together on a stakeholder conference to develop a plan for the fruit industry.
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ArticleVaried citrus outlook from Spain
Differing experinces in Castellón and Alicante with the weather during the growing season are revealing their likely impact on citrus crops.
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ArticleNew broom sweeps in with cuts at FDOC
Swingeing cuts are being put in place at the Florida Department of Citrus.
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ArticleLunny’s soft spot
Not only is the UK soft-fruit industry in good shape, but it also still has a vast untapped potential for increased sales, believes Emmett Lunny, senior technologist at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleBack to school for Redbridge
Redbridge has won further National School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme distribution contracts for the start of the new school year in September.
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ArticleBristol fashions produce comeback
The modern Bristol Port Company has invested £8.5 million in a newly built Fresh Produce Terminal at its Avonmouth dock. The new terminal has been in operation since January 2003, and after an absence of 25 years, the port is once again receiving significant amounts of fruit and vegetable cargo alongside cars, fuel and other dry bulk goods. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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Cargill sells Brazilian juice operations
Cargill, the international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services, has announced the sale its Brazilian juice operations.
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Salad days reinvented
Salad days are here again, and the range of pre-packs, different varieties, sizes and colours seems never ending, writes David Shapley.
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ArticleSouth African growers win Chinese gold
South African citrus growers have been granted access for their products into China.
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Barbecue beefs up produce potential
A burgeoning interest in barbecues in the UK is affording new potential to the fresh produce trade.
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Seasonal rules should apply to all
At this time of year words such as "new crop" and "new season" spring from the columns of the national media and become part
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ArticlePeruvian mango invitation
The Peruvian association of mango exporters, Apem, is organising its third international conference next week.