Citrus news archive – Page 206
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Greefa presents fruit sorting vision
One of the world’s largest developers and manufacturers of sorting machinery for fruit and vegetables, Greefa, has presented its vision on the future of sorting, with its machine FruitureSort.
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ArticleAsda welcomes first Fairtrade limes from Brazil
Asda is to zest up to Fairtrade Fortnight by being the first retailer to bring Fairtrade limes from Brazil to the supermarket shelves.
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ArticleFairly does it
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is set to be bigger and better than ever before, buoyed by phenomenal sales growth and an expanding product range. Laura Gould finds out what this year’s high-profile campaign will entail, and talks to fresh produce players about the ever-increasing role they are playing in the category.
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ArticlePrepped sector fails to be deterred by tough economy
Fresh-cut fruit and niche prepared vegetable lines are leading the way this quarter, and the industry is confident that the predicted economic slowdown this year will not affect the prepared sector. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleSpanish call for import ban
Citrus growers in Spain’s major production area of Valencia are calling on their government to ban imports of South African citrus following the publication of plant health results from 2007 showing the presence of pest and disease.
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ArticleNFG's red-fleshed revolution
A Swiss-bred, red-fleshed apple will be available on the UK market in two years.
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Valentine’s Day sparks new interest for produce aisles
Increased visibility of champagne, chocolates and flowers in the multiples means only one thing - Valentine’s Day, one
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ArticleFlorida citrus drop
Crop estimates for the Florida orange crop were trimmed to 166 million boxes last week.
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ArticleFinger limes pull in UK buyers
Buyers were battling it out for Australian finger limes in Berlin last week.
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ArticleUruguay crops up and down
Sector leaders in Uruguay are forecasting a recovery in citrus volumes for the upcoming season, following last year’s frosts, while apple growers fear 20 per cent losses to their export crops.
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Lemons striking a blow for produce
It seems that, with most of the UK produce industry out of the country this week marvelling at the sheer size and complexity
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ArticleClouds clearing over Colombia
The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA year to buck the trends
Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.
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Supermarkets - subtlety is now their middle name
Endorsement comes in all shapes and sizes, and the produce trade is now no exception when it comes to spreading its message to
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AgriWorld Exchange gains US citrus packer
A live online agri-trading marketplace set up last year has recruited a US citrus player.
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ArticleJaffa aims to drive sales
Jaffa has announced its promotional package to support the renowned citrus brand throughout 2008.
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Trading blows with customers
crop shortages must be on the mind of every category manager and wholesaler, reflecting that regardless of the marketing
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RSA plum deal rides the storm
Organic plum growers from South Africa managed to weather the effects of severe rainstorms at the end of November.
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ArticleTight lemon prices rise
Spanish lemon prices are on the increase, as demand shows signs of outstripping supply.
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ArticleMake a date with Mehadrin
Exporter Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX) ventured into date marketing for the first time this season, selling 300 tonnes of the fruit grown on a moshav in the Jordan Valley.