Citrus news archive – Page 238
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ArticleBlueberry explosion just the beginning
Although Chilean blueberry exports have exploded in the last three seasons, jumping from 3.2 million cases in 2001/2002 to 5.3m cases in 2003/2004, industry leaders told the Journal this is just the beginning.
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ArticleMoroccans bang on time
Moderate increases in Moroccan citrus production are forecast for the 2004-05 season, however the largest citrus growing region in the country, the Souss Valley in the south, is threatened by locust infestation, and local government has dedicated substantial financial resources to control the pests, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleGomez first with Reserv
Gomez is looking to close the quality gap between the independent non-multiple sector and the major fresh produce retailers.
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ArticleCyprus gains from accession
Citrus fruit has been grown in Cyprus since the 14th and 15th centuries, when fruit grew in the areas of Episkopi, Lapithos and Ammochostos. The citrus growing region is smaller nowadays but growers have a large, free market to trade within since joining the EU in May this year, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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Moroccan citrus threatened
Citrus production in Morocco is expected to increase this year due to the effect of alternate bearing trees, but groves in Souss, the largest production area are still under threat of locusts.
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ArticleChileans take tech message to Europe
Chilean fruit and vegetable producers are looking to promote their technological and innovative advances around Europe.
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Easy peelers by any other name
With Christmas coming up and the Mediterranean citrus season in full swing, here is a party game which category managers and
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Article30 years strong
Cast your mind back to 1974 and what do you think of? On the football front Germany beat Holland in the World Cup and Liverpool won the FA Cup. In fashion kipper ties and flared trousers, and tottering platform shoes ruled. Meanwhile, ‘Tricky Dickie’ and his Watergate scandal was all over the newspapers, vying for column inches with our home-grown scandal, Lucky Lord Lucan and his vanishing act.In the world of food, McDonalds opened its first outlet in the UK. Peppers, courgettes and mangoes were exotic produce. Pineapple and cheese on sticks was the height of sophistication and Cadbury’s Smash was the last word in convenience. Eating out was, for the majority, a special occasion. Oh, and the traders of Covent Garden made the short, but life-changing trip south to New Covent Garden, a state-of-the-art wholesale centre in Vauxhall. thirty years on, Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleCyprus citrus season on form
Citrus from Cyprus has just started its new season with arrivals of lemons and grapefruit into the UK marketplace promising much for the season ahead.
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South African exporter raises offer
South African supplier Fruits Unlimited has widened its range with the inclusion of pome fruit.
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ArticleFairtrade looks to caterers
The Fairtrade Foundation is embarking on a three-year push to encourage the out-of-home sector to offer more products with the Fairtrade marque.
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ArticleShaffe chooses new chief
Ronald Bown takes up the role of Southern Hemisphere Association of Fruit Exporters president.
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Sunnier outlook for Californian citrus
As citrus producers on the east coast count the cost of hurricane season, west coast US producers are looking at a record Navel campaign.
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McEvoy: Florida's growers will bounce back
Seald Sweet president Bruce McEvoy talks of determination of Floridian growers to bounce back stronger from recent hurricane devastation.
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ArticleFlorida remains upbeat
Florida citrus producers are reassuring UK customers of their crops quality, despite the recent extensive hurricane damage which has reduced the crop by 63 per cent.
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ArticleAgrexco on top form
As reported in last week’s Journal, Agrexco’s UK office has just completed its most successful year ever, increasing turnover by 25 per cent to £97 million. Tommy Leighton visited Carmel House and the port of Marseille to find out some of the reasons behind a rare success story in a tough 2004 marketplace, and look forward to more of the same in the next 12 months.
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ArticleIsraeli impetus
The days are getting shorter and cooler in the UK, but it is at this time of year that Israeli producers have the biggest window to supply the UK with its winter range of produce. Anabella de Sousa talks to four Israeli companies about their plans for the winter season ahead.
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ArticleFlorida growers need to move on
Florida citrus growers are concentrating on the recovery process after suffering three direct hurricane strikes in less than two months.
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Bromopropolate gets new MRL
A new maximum residue level (MRL) for bromopropylate comes into force on October 25.
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ArticleAgrexco turnover soars in UK
Agrexco, the largest exporter of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Israel, has registered a 25 per cent increase in its UK turnover in the last 12 months.