Citrus news archive – Page 239
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Florida under canker threat
Citrus groves in southern Florida are reportedly facing the threat of citrus canker.
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Brazilian orange crop drop
The main orange-growing area in Brazil is expecting an eight per cent decline in production.
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Argentinean lemon crop rise
Press reports from Argentina suggest that growersÕ commitment to quality, market conditions and increased production should all stand them in good stead this season.
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Israel embarks on major citrus replanting scheme
Chairman of the Citrus Marketing Board, Daniel Kritchman, announces regeneration project for the Israeli citrus industry.
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Jaffa citrus recovery hope
Israeli citrus exports to the UK so far this season are seven per cent lower overall than this time last year and 30 per cent below 1997-98 levels but hopes are high for a turnaround.
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Uruguayan citrus pulls through drought
Uruguay could be expecting a reduced citrus crop of higher quality and slightly smaller sizes in some varieties due to drought in the summer.
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Late Spanish easy-peelers start picking
Grower organisations in Spain are calling on producers not to harvest late-season easy peelers Fortuna and Ortaline too soon as the harvest gets under way this week.
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Morocco enjoys quality year
Easy-peeler and orange crops have recovered from a late start in Morocco and are showing excellent top quality in a difficult market place.
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Rainfall boosts Argentinean citrus
Rainfall in the Argentinean province of Tucumánover the past week gives a timely boost to lemon crops.
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Sheerness attracts new shipping lines
Sheerness welcomes two new shipping lines that are to operate from the port, Lauritzen Reefers and Pacific Seaways, both importing a wide variety of fruit from Chile.
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Eurodix project targets citrus and apples
In support of a government health drive, Eurodix Ltd has formed an association to promote an increase in the consumption of apples and citrus fruit for school children in the UK.
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Agrexco winter products arrive in UK
The first sea shipments of Israeli produce arrive in the UK, landing at Sheerness for Carmel Agrexco.
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Sunkist inflates size of campaign
UK marketeer, Sunkist, ups this year's programme for oranges and lemons on the back of a strong forecast.
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Tricky season ahead for Greek citrus
Although quality prospects this year are excellent, Greek exporters are worried about the reduction of opportunities in eastern European markets.
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New season citrus arrives in UK
This season's first Moroccan citrus is due in the UK this week, a week to 10 days late.
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New Organic Report highlights strong market opportunities
Organic food sales could jump from 1% to up to 10% of total retail food sales in major international markets over the next few years, according to a new ITC market study
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Southern hemisphere takes global view
Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, SHAFFE, meets for agm in Atlanta.
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Jaffa well equipped to build on early promise
SWEETER SEASON:The Israeli citrus season has begun with sendings of Marsh and Sunrise, with Sweetie arriving in the last 10 days. After a low-key campaign last year, we can expect a turnaround for the 1999/2000 season.
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CLAM ups citrus forecast
Grapefruit was the only citrus to show a decrease in volumes in the latest Mediterranean forecast
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Jaffa makes a point
The Israeli ambassador to the UK was on hand to officially open the Jaffa citrus season, which is expected to be much improved on last year.