Citrus news archive – Page 186
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Punjab kinnow production up
The Indian state of Punjab has forecast this year will see record kinnow production thanks to increased acreage and favourable weather
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ArticleHeat cuts Australian citrus crops
Unseasonal spring heat has had a drastic effect on Australia’s citrus crops, with exporters fearful of a large reduction in crop yields
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Korean citrus heads for UK
The South Korean island of Jeju has begun exporting a small amount of citrus to the UK.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - August
WellPict European in administration... Florette goes fruity... Recruitment launch... Aldi boss exit... What else made your month?
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ArticleWaitrose backs Florida grapefruit
Waitrose is boosting its Florida grapefruit offer with various promotional materials in its London outlets.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - April
Morrisons ad outcry... S&A quashes rumour mill... Tesco gets giant blues... Total Produce strengthens pack... What else hit the headlines in April?
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Ghabbour Farms targets poll
Ghabbour Farms has announced ambitious plans to become the country’s largest citrus exporter.
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PAI Pyramids increase citrus capacity
PAI Pyramids has set its stall out for a promising citrus season by developing a new packing line to deal with increased capacity.
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Weather boost for Valencia citrus
Recent rainfall has proved a timely boost to the citrus crop in the Spanish region of Valencia.
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Koppert unveils Spical-Plus
Koppert Biological Systems has launched Amblyseius californicus in a slow-release bag.
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ArticleUS navel orange imports gain pace
The greater volume of citrus entering the US from Chile is adding to the category’s value on a year-round basis
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ArticleComing together
A relatively young trading country, Israel’s fresh produce industry has excelled since an agricultural agreement was signed in the 1970s, giving the Middle Eastern country free rein to export to the UK and Europe. Now, known for its vast array of products and high producing standards, the industry is going one step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Israel as a new agricultural agreement is signed
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ArticleEgyptian citrus sizing up good season
Abd Elwahab Sons has seen a switch in traditional citrus sizings this year, as the Egyptian season kicks off.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit promotion to hit UK
Pink grapefruit from the US state is to go on sale at Waitrose in January and February as part of a marketing campaign
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ArticleAnecoop: ‘disastrous’ season not all bad
Spanish fresh produce company says despite having citrus campaign “to forget”, it benefited from major increase in prices
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ArticleGrowth for Chinese citrus
Chinese citrus production is expected to rise 5 per cent this season, a USDA report says, led by oranges and tangerines
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleScientists identify lone greening bacteria
Research at the University of Florida has revealed that citrus greening is almost certainly caused by one species of bacteria
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ArticleDel Monte bares all
Del Monte is baring all as it looks to tackle the prepared fruit category head-on with the launch of its new Naked Fruit range.
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ArticleDoing the twist
Demand for lemons and limes tends to rise during the festive celebrations and both growers and exporters are preparing to make the most of the opportunities ahead. Doris Lee Butterworth reports