Citrus news archive – Page 185
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ArticleNew pest discovery in Mexico
The threat of citrus greening disease has increased with the discovery of a carrier on the Yucutan peninsular
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Australian grapefruit thrives
Western Australia’s red-flesh grapefruit industry is growing rapidly, with exports this season nearly doubling as new markets are secured for the fruit.
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ArticleFlat season for southern hemisphere citrus
South Africa has dominated the citrus market in the last three months, but trade has remained fairly flat. Promotions have kept sales steady - however, easy peelers continue to drive the only real growth in the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Production dip fuels Spanish fires
Massive abandonment of mainly citrus plantations in the Valencia region is providing fuel for forest fires, the regional producers’ association warns.
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ArticleSouth Africa toasts US campaign success
The promotion of South African summer citrus at last week’s US Youth Soccer Tournament was a big hit with players and organisers
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ArticleJaffa resists recession
Although the recession has brought many difficulties, Israeli Jaffa citrus exports have managed to grow in some key markets
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ArticleSouth African citrus forecasts fall further
As concerns over the strong rand worry exporters, forecasts for Valencia and grapefruit volumes have been further reduced
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ArticleSeald Sweet to supply Fairtrade citrus
As of this summer Seald Sweet International will become one of the first groups to source Fairtrade-certified citrus for the US market
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ArticleCold front freezes Argentinean lemons
The arrival of cold winter weather has cast a shadow over the remainder of the South American country’s citrus deal
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Complications for Argentine citrus
Industry estimates point towards a fall in exports almost across the board due to poor market prices and lower production
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MMG Citrus extends Aussie Navels
MMG Citrus is extending the season for its easy-peel Australian Navel as fruit arrives in the UK a month earlier than last year.
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ArticleOlive branch for citrus
Spanish citrus inter-professional body Intercitrus has elected a new president amid swingeing budget cuts and continuing internal rifts.
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ArticleIntercitrus calls for sector unity
The new president of Spain's embattled citrus organisation has urged growers to unite to help solve the sector’s problems
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ArticleDG Fruit welcomes Zim oranges
DG Fruit is expecting its first direct shipment of new-season oranges from Zimbabwe next week on board the Dal Kalahari.
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Camden reveals salads on the go
Camden Food Co is launching an extensive salad range with a focus on fresh summer ingredients, at rail stations.
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Florida citrus forecast revised upwards
The estimated crop has been bumped up to 162.1m boxes by the USDA, thanks to higher Valencia volumes
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ArticleRSA citrus deal entering crucial weeks
South Africa’s summer citrus campaign in the US has got off to a strong start which bodes well for the rest of the season
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ArticleLa Unió calls for break-up of Intercitrus
Valencia-based fresh produce association La Unió has urged the Spanish region’s government to withdraw funding to Intercitrus
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ArticleHonduran grapefruit exporter 'confident'
In spite of the political upheaval, Honduran grapefruit exporter Chumbagua says it anticipates a strong campaign
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Israeli exports suffer slump
Agricultural exports from Israel have fallen by almost a quarter on last year, with citrus among the products heavily hit.