Citrus news archive – Page 207
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ArticleIsrael’s finest gather at Tel Aviv forum
Israeli fresh produce exporters, farmers, technology companies and agricultural bigwigs arrived en masse in Tel Aviv last week for the 18th outing of the country’s annual Agro-Mashov trade fair. Laura Gould was among the visitors.
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ArticleFlorida citrus weathers cold snap
The Florida citrus crop has come through the cold snap that hit the state last week, with minor damage reported on the orange crop in the northern counties, while the grapefruit crop was virtually unaffected.
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FPJ Israeli correspondent Aaron Priel dies
It is with sadness that we report the death of Aaron Priel, on January 2.
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ArticleFreeze warning hits Florida
Florida was under a freeze warning yesterday as a quick-moving cold snap moved in, sparking fears for citrus and other crops.
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ArticleEarly Moroccan exports up 41 per cent
Exports of early fruits and vegetables from Morocco had reached 181,000 tonnes by December 16, a 41 per cent rise on the 128,000t exported to the same date last year, said the north African country’s ministry of agriculture.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - February
Kwik Save buyer found... Asda loosens up... Salad firm lays into Somerfield... what else featured in your top 10 of February?
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Veg and citrus star buys in countdown to Christmas
One thing for certain - apart from the imminent arrival of Christmas - is that retail tickets gave every impression of being
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Warmen waves goodbye to UK import scene
Dov Warmen is relinquishing his role as md of Israeli importer MTEX UK, which he has held since 2000, to go back to Israel and take on a new challenge for the company. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out about his plans for the future.
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Citrus groves expanding in Israel
Citrus trees have not been so thick on the ground in Israel since the 1930s, according to data released by the ministry of agriculture's extension service.
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ArticlePauleys recognises suppliers' contribution
Three firms have been honoured by foodservice specialist Pauleys in its supplier awards for 2007.
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US fruit feud heads to court
A fruit feud has broken out in the US, with the agricultural departments of California and Florida at loggerheads over citrus.
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Asda starts stocking limequats
Asda has become the first UK retailer to stock limequats, a cross between a kumquat and a Mexican lime.
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Israeli veg exports rose in 2006
The value of Israel's fresh produce exports in 2006 amounted to NIS4.6 billion ((£581 million), according to a study by the economic department of the ministry of agriculture.
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ArticleEgypt establishes presence
Egyptian berries and citrus are key to filling a growing window in the UK market with high-quality fruit, and the source is more attractive than ever. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticlePlain sailing at Arbor
Although it is used to being a behind-the-scenes kind of business, branding specialist Arbor London found itself thrust into the limelight in May this year when it picked up a Re:fresh gong for its innovative Brussels sprouts marketing campaign. Laura Gould caught up with the team seven months later to find out what they have been up to in the interim, and what plans are bubbling in the pipeline
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ArticleBold FARMA smiles
The FARMA annual conference reflected dynamism and confidence in two key market sectors, writes Bill Sherer. New streams of funding in 2008 are set to move the sector onto another level
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ArticleA Fresca way of thinking
It has been a hectic two years for Fresca Group. Since its formation in 2005, a number of high-profile acquisitions have already been stashed under its belt and with one or two more unusual projects still up its sleeve, things are clearly not set to slow down anytime soon. Laura Gould talks to the company about its strategies, strengths and plans for the future.
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Deck the aisles with berries, avocados and salads
We are not yet into December, but there are already crackers and mulled wine popping up around fresh produce departments and
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Israeli-Indian fruit processing venture formed
Niv Agriculture, an Israeli processor and marketer of fresh fruit segments, has signed an agreement with the State of Magalia in India for co-operation in a fruit processing venture.
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ArticleCalifornia fires cost agriculture £23m
The Southern Californian agriculture sector is licking its wounds to the cost of around £23 million after last month’s wildfires. Avocados were the hardest hit of all crops.