Citrus news archive – Page 169
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ArticleStrikes and strife dominate tricky SA citrus season
The South African citrus game has been a tricky one this year with some fruit hard to come by and the devastating transport strike creating a supply vacuum and a scramble for product. Alex Lawson takes a look at how each line has fared at a time when the world’s eyes are on the republic
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South African citrus still enjoying World Cup boost
How the mighty fall! With England shoved out of the World Cup last weekend, we can expect that store managers will have
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ArticleMálaga citrus crop decreases
Major fall in citrus production reported in Spain’s Málaga province, but growers buoyed by increase in average prices
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Rotterdam firm emerges from Seabrex ashes
New company Rotterdam Fruit Wharf has emerged with the backing of parent company SEA-invest to pick up where the bankrupt firm Seabrex left off.
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ArticleValencia plans export promotions
Citrus, grape and persimmon exports from Spanish region of Valencia to receive government promotional support
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ArticleAustralian citrus arrives in US
The first Australian Navel oranges of the season have arrived in the US, with good quality and size reported
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ArticleValencian citrus set for fall
Growers in Valencia are already forecasting a decrease in the 2010-11 citrus crop as high winds have caused fruit-set problems.
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ArticleSouth African grapefruit arrives in US
The first ever shipment of South African grapefruit shipped to the US arrived in Philadelphia this week
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ArticleSouth African exports under logistical pressure
The recent South African transport workers’ strike which caused mayhem in the fresh produce export industry and exacerbated the normal peak season congestion in the port of Durban highlighted the need to develop alternative shipping solutions, according to an expert.
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ArticleRSA grapefruit to take US by storm
Consumers in the US can look forward to the first-ever arrival of South African grapefruit this week
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ArticleGrapefruit growers hail Japan access
Japan’s announcement of market access for Australian grapefruit from fruit fly-affected areas has come as a major boost for growers of red-fleshed varieties
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ArticleStrong time for pricey limes
The lime market in the UK is very strong and is likely to continue in the same vein for a month at least.
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ArticleAsaja slams Minute Maid campaign
Valencia-based Ava Asaja questions legality of Minute Maid health claims over new orange juice drink
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ArticleTopsy turvy start for Mexican limes
Production issues in Mexico due to inclement weather have caused availability to fluctuate in the US and Canada
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ArticleMexican sweet limes eye US access
US Department of Agriculture seeks comment on draft pest risk analysis for import of sweet limes from Mexico
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ArticleFlorida votes for citrus greening research
An additional $2.8 million (£1.9m) is to be allocated to citrus greening research in the US state of Florida following a vote by the Florida Citrus Commission, taking total spend on the destructive disease to $10.8m.
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ArticleEosta launches campaign in RSA
The Dutch company has unveiled a new campaign in South Africa, using the attention of the World Cup to help improve social conditions
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EU entry price system reform nears
Spanish producer-exporter federation Fepex is celebrating the first step in securing reform of the EU entry price system.
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ArticleKorean oranges eye US market expansion
USDA seeks comment on amendments to regulations governing the import of citrus fruit from the Republic of Korea
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ArticleFlorida’s citrus greening spend to increase
Florida Citrus Commission votes to increase spending on citrus greening research, with the funding source a point of contention