Citrus news archive – Page 174
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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ArticleCanada lifts ban on Sicilian oranges
First container of Ribera PDO-certified red-fleshed oranges on the water to Quebec after ten-year ban on imports is removed
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Seedless kinnow prospects for Pakistan
The country is expected to begin exporting the fruit next year, multiplying citrus shipments and attracting interest from Europe
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ArticleSpanish strawbs look to launch promotion
Spanish strawberry growers look set to benefit from a promotional campaign across Europe.
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ArticleBozick continues as Sunkist chairman
Citrus cooperative confirms Nicholas Bozick will serve fifth term following unanimous decision to re-elect current chairman
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ArticlePeru posts lime trade boost
Sales of Peruvian lime exports and their derivatives grew by 10 per cent last year
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ArticleSunkist launches new barcode label
Group unveils new GS1 DataBar barcode label on its premium quality branded fresh citrus fruit
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ArticleSouth Africa pushes fruit basket
South Africa has its very own fruit basket in the shape of the Western Cape, where apples and pears, plums, peaches and nectarines and table grapes make up the main lines grown for the UK market. At the same time, the region’s striking natural beauty is still relatively undiscovered by UK tourists. This connection has, for the second time this year, been the basis of the Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign. So now that supplies are in full swing, how are growers and exporters making sure they remain at the top of their game? Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa
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ArticleCitrus Australia appoints new chair
Citrus Australia has elected Tania Chapman as its chair this week at the group’s first AGM
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Spanish seek greater persimon representation
Spain urgently needs a trade body to represent its burgeoning persimon sector, according to a key grower leader.
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ArticleRiverina orange production down
Early forecasts say November heat has knocked back orange volume by 15-20 per cent in Australia’s Riverina region
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ArticleArgentinean citrus exports set to climb
Argentinean citrus exports are forecast to rise in 2010, despite declines in production.
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ArticleSpanish lemons in plentiful supply
Spanish lemon sector leaders have warned they still have plenty of fruit available as southern hemisphere suppliers assess their crops and Turkey continues to compete strongly in Europe.
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ArticleArgentina doubts re-access to US
The release of a number of new tough import demands mean Argentina’s re-entry onto the US lemon market is looking less likely
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ArticleSpanish growers call for aid after floods
Fresh produce organisations have called on the country’s authorities to aid growers following floods in Andalusia
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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ArticleLeaders announced for pest body
California agriculture secretary AG Kawamura has filled the leadership roles of the new pest and disease prevention committee
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ArticleAustralian citrus growers tour US
Australian citrus representatives have seen firsthand the devastation caused by citrus greening disease on a study tour of the US
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ArticleUSDA predicts strong valencia crop
Navel oranges may make the headlines in California, but this year’s valencia orange crop is shaping up to be a good one
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ArticleFinger limes hit UK market
Australian finger limes have hit the UK market, heading for top restaurants and events around the country.