Citrus news archive – Page 163
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ArticleIsraeli organic grapefruit sendings begin
Israeli exporter Agrexco has revealed that it has now started exporting its Carmel-branded BioTOP organic red grapefruit, after hot weather caused an initial delay in the ripening of the fruit.
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ArticleHurricane deals Belize harsh blow
Hurricane Richard has swept 80 per cent of Belize’s grapefruit crop from the trees.
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ArticleNational bent for new SA marketing role
Industry body Citrus Australia hopes to boost citrus profitability at a national level with the creation of a new South Australian marketing role
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ArticleOrganic export double at Agrexco
Shipments of the group's BioTOP red grapefruit have begun, with organic Sweetie and pepper exports to follow
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ArticleRSA citrus season falls just short of century
The South African citrus packing season has come to an end, with the country's export volume setting a new record
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Morpholine deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is reminding importers that there is to be no further extension of the period of tolerance for morpholine on fruit.
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ArticleIntercitrus aims to boost citrus sales
Spanish citrus group launches promotional drive, with focus on raising childrens’ fruit consumption
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ArticlePakistani kinnows hope for Iran opening
With the Iranian market still closed to Pakistani kinnows, exporters are wondering where the increased export target will go
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ArticleMorocco seeks UK link
Moroccan fresh produce has seen a vast improvement over the last five to 10 years since the introduction of free trade and the privatisation of the Maroc Export board. But is the UK marketplace giving it a chance to prove itself? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleAustralian citrus eyes single import desks
Growers in the Australian citrus industry believe establishing more single import desks in export destinations will help boost gate returns
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Guatemala invests in lime project
Guatemalan exporters’ association Agexport is working on a project to develop the country’s lime sendings beyond the traditional domestic market and the US.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils Marvel-ous citrus
If you’re the sort of person who’s ever wondered who would win in a face-off between Tigger and Spider-Man, you could be about to find out.
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ArticleProducers expect a merry Christmas
Key lines such as Brussels sprouts, nuts and dates are never far away from any Brit’s Christmas plate, and producers are upbeat that nothing can stand in the way of another successful festive season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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New brands hit shelves as retailers look for premium
Albert Bartlett started the ball rolling with its Purple Majesty potatoes on sale at Sainsbury’s, now backed by a glossy
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ArticleQuality key for Australian citrus
A new quality assurance programme will be launched to ensure sweet, good-tasting fruit for the Australian market
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Israeli citrus exports to fall
Agrexco has started this year's export campaign for its Carmel-branded citrus range, with the country's overall citrus export volumes expected to drop this year when compared with 2009.
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ArticleNew Latin American service for Tilbury
A new shipping route from the east coast of South America into the port of Tilbury has been created as the shipping industry recovers from the rigours of recession.
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ArticleIsrael’s winter wonders
Growers and exporters are preparing to fill UK shelves with new season winter lines and even though concerns remain over the state of the UK economy and the exchange rate, producers are hoping the quality of their crops will win consumers over. Doris Lee Butterworth discusses prospects with leading producers
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New packs and formats in abundance this autumn
There was a time when the South African stonefruit season was heralded with the first white-fleshed Mayflower peaches arriving
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ArticleGoede Hoop Citrus celebrates milestone
South Africa's oldest cooperative citrus packer has reached the five-year mark for its empowerment scheme