Citrus news archive – Page 199
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Magrabi targets international growth
Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.
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New model for Australian citrus industry
Full details have been published online of the proposed new model for the Australian citrus industry, Citrus Australia Ltd
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Hong Kong draws crowds to second asia fruit logistica exhibition
Last week saw the produce industry throng in Hong Kong for the second-ever Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition, following last year’s inaugural event in Thailand. Laura Gould caught up with some of the exhibitors
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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RSA citrus fails to shine for festival
Poor quality South African oranges disappoint Chinese fruit importers over Moon Festival
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ArticleCuban citrus devastated by hurricanes
Reports coming out of Havana claim that Hurricane Ike destroyed more than 135,000 tonnes of citrus when it rocked Cuba last week.
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ArticleMexico confident over lemon season
Mexican lemon sector issues upbeat forecast for 2008 season prospects
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California navel crop to plummet
Californian navel orange production is expected to hit a record low this season
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ArticleCanavese announces new investments
With the Moroccan government eager to lease state-owned farmland to foreign firms, Canavese has spied an opportunity to boost citrus production
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ArticleFalse codling moth found in California
A false codling moth has been found in California, prompting fears of an infestation and quarantine
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Russia will remain net importer of produce
The deterioration of political relations between Russia and the west cannot be allowed to affect the security of the fresh produce chain, said a leading Russian importer this week.
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ArticleImproved prospects for Spanish lemons
Spanish lemon interprofessional body Ailimpo is expecting a significantly better campaign this season, with volumes likely to reach 810,000 tonnes
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ArticleCuban citrus battered by Hurricane Ike
The storm is reported to have wiped out the island’s orange crop and seriously dented grapefruit volumes
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ArticleAfrican footprint
A South African fresh produce carbon footprint initiative is getting underway, with support from the UK. Louise Brodie reports.
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Lehmann & Troost celebrates golden times
This weekend, Lehmann & Troost (L&T) celebrates its 50th anniversary as a trading entity, with a party for friends and colleagues at its Waddinxveen base in the Netherlands. Long-time managing director Adrian Troost also celebrates 40 years as both a L&T director and the husband of Ineke. He talks to Tommy Leighton about his time in the ever-changing fresh produce business.
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ArticleParts of San Diego quarantined as psyllid count mounts
The measure will prevent the movement of citrus trees and require harvested fruit to be commercially cleaned before shipment
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ArticleTaiwan opportunity for Spanish citrus
Far eastern market could prove an attractive option for Spain’s citrus exports, according to national export agency ICEX
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ArticleCalifornia psyllid finds mount
The authorities remain hopeful that they can contain the pest’s spread, as the discoveries are in the same area
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ArticleClimate-neutral kiwis launched in Europe
Organic specialist Eosta to introduce climate-neutral kiwis from New Zealand exporter Freshco
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Riverina Navel crop goes well
Australia’s Riverina region is enjoying a successful citrus season