Citrus news archive – Page 151
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ArticleA special relationship
The relationship between the US and the UK has always been strong, with a substantial number of US products coming into the country. As the new US seasons prepare for launch, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on how things are shaping up
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ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticlePromotions push value not volume in a tight market
Supermarkets are promoting citrus on value not volume as supplies tighten, but returns to growers have been hit by the exchange rate and higher input costs. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a market characterised by rising prices but fears for the long term
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ArticleUniveg Germany to import Korean citrus
Delegates from South Korean province of Jeju visit Europe to firm up possible new mandarin export programme to Germany
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Capespan result warns of challenge ahead
Capespan’s managing director has announced positive half-year results but warns that the rest of the year will be challenging.
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Article‘Normal’ lemon crop for Spain
Producers’ association says 2011/12 season will feature return to average volumes, but with “exceptional” quality
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ArticleVariety club defends Nadorcott
Spain’s CVVP variety club wins legal case against marketer for breaking terms of Nadorcott contract
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ArticleSpanish anticipate strong lemon season
Lemon producers in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are expecting product to be of high quality when the season kicks off next month.
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ArticleProfits bloom for Asian Citrus
On the back of increased prices and production, China’s largest orange producer has recorded a 90 per cent gain in its net profit year on year
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ArticleSunkist to restructure Japan distribution
Big changes are afoot for the US citrus giant’s distribution in Japan with the move to appoint a single import partner
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ArticleCostly errors for RSA citrus in China
The South African citrus market has crashed in China after an influx of the wrong type of fruit poured into the market
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ArticlePakistan eyes Russian market for kinnows
Russia holds tremendous potential for Pakistani kinnow mandarin exports, says shipper
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ArticleLower California navel crop forecast
Following last year’s bumper crop, the California navel industry is set for a lighter yield this year
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Spanish citrus prematurity warning
Citrus growers’ leaders in Spain are warning producers not to pick and ship their fruit too early but learn the lessons of last season and only send produce in optimum conditions.
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ArticleNet income drops at Limoneira
While revenue climbs at the US-based agribusiness, Yearly net income falls by 4 per cent
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Article‘Positive’ lemon season ends
Despite a difficult start, Spain’s 2010/11 lemon campaign ended on an upbeat note, according to Ailimpo
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ArticleHalf a century of dedication
After 50 years in the trade, David Formosa is passing on his contacts book and stepping into retirement. David Shapley meets him to discuss how the produce business has changed and what he will do to fill his time from now on
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Analysis
Which product will hit the retail mainstream next?
It’s always interesting to speculate how long it will take for some entirely new fruit to become mainstream. Some take
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ArticleAlmería increases citrus exports
Andalusian province achieves major rise in citrus sales during first half of 2011
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ArticleQuality advance boosts All Lemon
Ongoing improvement to the quality of lemons exported by Argentina’s leading suppliers is opening up new markets in Asia