Citrus news archive – Page 179

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    Pakistan's citrus exports to climb

    2009-12-09T10:58:30Z

    Export target set at 200,000 tonnes as country looks to beat last year's volumes, which hit 150,000 tonnes

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    South Africa set to push grapefruit

    2009-12-09T09:45:02Z

    The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates

  • Turkish citrus
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    Swine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales

    2009-12-08T11:18:05Z

    Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market

  • Valencia oranges
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    Heatwave hits Renmark citrus crops

    2009-12-08T11:16:05Z

    Extreme weather through October and November has led to extensive fruit-drop for some growers

  • Spanish clementines
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    Spain begins Clementine deal in Russia

    2009-12-08T10:33:55Z

    Exporters in Valencia begin their Russian Clementine campaign next week and are considering increasing shipments to the country

  • Tesco delivers diminutive citrus
    Article

    Tesco delivers diminutive citrus

    2009-12-07T08:01:01Z

    Tesco has launched what it claims is the world’s smallest citrus fruit, the aptly named Clementiny, into UK stores in time for Christmas.

  • Clementiny Tesco
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    Clementiny hits Tesco shelves

    2009-12-04T12:24:16Z

    The UK retailer is to launch the world's smallest citrus fruit in stores across the country tomorrow

  • Article

    Israeli export values climb

    2009-12-04T12:01:01Z

    Israeli fruit exports have almost doubled in the last decade from NIS1.9 billion (£302 million) to NIS 3.6bn (£572m).

  • Early grape success
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    Early grape success

    2009-12-04T09:56:25Z

    Growers and shippers from South Africa and Namibia are pleased with the good start to this year’s grape harvest. Favourable growing conditions and a market short of supply prior to Christmas have seen an increase in airfreighting of the earliest grapes and growers are receiving very good prices for this first fruit of the season. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa

  • Glasgow galvanised
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    Glasgow galvanised

    2009-12-04T09:56:18Z

    Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Article

    Christmas comes early in the supermarket aisles

    2009-12-04T09:50:37Z

    There is plenty of evidence on the retail shelves this week that winter has arrived and that Christmas is not far

  • tahiti limes
    Article

    Brazil unveils Portuguese campaign

    2009-12-03T11:24:48Z

    Brazilian limes will come under the Portuguese consumer and trade spotlight for one week in late January

  • Aus Citrus
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    Heat hits Riverland citrus

    2009-12-02T12:23:22Z

    A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good

  • Article

    Citrus industry still profitable in Florida

    2009-12-01T12:18:37Z

    Despite problems with disease and storms, the industry still contributes US$9bn to Florida's economy each year

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    Murcian cooperative switches to citrus

    2009-11-30T12:26:26Z

    Spanish agricultural cooperative Suresco has completed the conversion of its production from cotton to citrus

  • Israel citrus small
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    Israeli citrus crop up 10 per cent

    2009-11-30T12:19:29Z

    USDA predicts exports of 183,000 tonnes in 2009/10, buoyed by increased production of Or easy-peelers and red grapefruit

  • California citrus
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    Paramount helps develop workforce

    2009-11-30T00:03:36Z

    US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future

  • A determined approach
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    A determined approach

    2009-11-27T09:01:01Z

    Egyptian berries and citrus fill a key window in the UK market and the source is pulling out all the stops to establish its presence and offer high-quality fruit. Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Morocco in growth mode
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    Morocco in growth mode

    2009-11-27T09:01:01Z

    When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports

  • Celebration as Outspan winds up
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    Celebration as Outspan winds up

    2009-11-26T09:01:01Z

    After 83 years in the produce trade, Outspan (Pty) Ltd was wound up voluntarily at a trip-down-memory-lane function in Pretoria, South Africa earlier this month.