Citrus news archive – Page 195
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ArticleMixed forecast for Mexican citrus
Orange volumes will fall, although lime and grapefruit production is expected to increase on the previous year, the USDA reported
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ArticleKatopé Malet Azoulay unveils name change
Katopé Malet Azoulay is changing its name to become Univeg Katopé (UK) Ltd and launching a new UK subsidiary of the Univeg group: Univeg Direct (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleAudio | Florida's fittest are prospering
The Sunshine State's grapefruit business is changing: an audio essay by Chris White of Eurofruit Magazine
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ArticleItalian orange production to fall
Country will import larger volume of oranges this season, according to Ismea, as production across southern Italy decreases
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ArticlePeru conquers new international markets
The South American country’s fresh produce trade continues to boom as new markets around the world open up to its range of fruits including citrus
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ArticleSpain suspends Class 2 lemon sales
The country’s lemon sector has suspended sales of Class 2 products due to poor returns
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ArticleMight of Morocco
Over the last few years, Morocco has worked hard to secure its reputation in the hearts and minds of UK importers as a reliable source of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the winter months - and this season will be no exception, as Laura Gould finds out
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ArticleBlues brothers in arms
Blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay make up the backbone of the fruit’s winter supply to the UK. Now that volumes from all three countries are rocketing just as growers and exporters are facing mounting pressures, a three-way promotional campaign has been introduced to boost sales of the fruit in the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South America
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ArticleEgypt rises to festive challenge
Egyptian citrus and berry producers are adapting to changing conditions this season, as a smaller citrus crop and rising competition, coupled with the ongoing financial crisis, may bring uncertainty to the campaign’s proceedings. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticlePremier Citrus buys Duda citrus groves
Leading exporter expands its production area in Florida with acquisition of 625ha in the Indian River region
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ArticleKorean orange production to drop
A new USDA report has estimated that yields will fall and that the US will continue to dominate the import market
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ArticleAustralian oranges on an upward curve
The 2009/10 Australian orange campaign will see production rise and exports lean back towards the US market
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Agrexco's Easy Peeler exports in full swing
The produce marketer has said that it expects an increase in exports compared with last year
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Citrus theft plagues Spanish growers
Four growers in the Villareal area of Valencia in eastern Spain have had about 27 tonnes of citrus stolen from their trees.
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ArticleChristmas countdown
Traditional Christmas lines from fir trees to Brussels sprouts, cranberries, dates and citrus, start to come into their own at this time of year. This season, growers and suppliers are facing one of the most challenging festive periods they have had in a long time, with consumers keen to cut their spending any way they can. So how will these seasonal favourites fare this year? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Japanese tangerine production falls
Japan’s tangerine crop is expected to fall by 12 per cent, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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ArticleTask force set up to protect Texan citrus
The group will be charged with protecting the industry from citrus greening and formulating a contingency plan should it ever spread in the state
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ArticleGood quality navel season in California
Navel growers are seeing a lower yield this season, with better fruit quality and size
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ArticleTurkish citrus to bounce back in 2008
The USDA has forecast a production increase for lemons, tangerines and oranges in 2008
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ArticleCítricos Valencianos signs deal with Auchan
Cítricos Valencianos has unveiled a major citrus marketing deal with Auchan, which it said would boost the PGI group’s presence across Spain