Citrus news archive – Page 214
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Family ties bear fruit for Olins dynasty
Renowned industry figure Laurence Olins is stepping aside from the helm of his family’s business, The Poupart Group. He talks to Elspeth Waters about berries, polytunnels and how times have changed since he started out as a market trader
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Retailers give categories a fresh slant in 2007
January has historically been a time when citrus comes into its own, although so far I have yet to see any Seville Sours on
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - December
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from December.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - August
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from August.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - January
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from January.
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ArticlePoupart reshuffles
Laurence Olins will hand over his role as group managing director of the Poupart Group to his cousin Adam Olins on January 1, 2007, and become executive chairman of the group.
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ArticleEgypt’s winter clean up
Harvesting of Egyptian berries and citrus is underway and many producers are hoping that the larger volumes will enjoy a captive UK audience. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Citrus strike called off
The citrus sector strike in Spain scheduled for today and tomorrow (Friday) has been postponed indefinitely by producer organisations.
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ArticleSpanish citrus gears up for strike
The Spanish citrus sector is preparing for a national two-day strike on Thursday and Friday, severely disrupting production, packing and shipping operations.
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Clemenules return
Clemenules are set to make a comeback on the shelves at Morrisons this Christmas following a successful debut in December 2005.
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Moroccan citrus exports on the up
Moroccan citrus exports are set for a 15 per cent boost to 622,170 tonnes this season, according to citrus growers’ association Aspam
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Italian clem production drops
Italian clementine production is set for a 17 per cent drop to 360,000 tonnes this season, according to agricultural organisation Coldiretti.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes down
A €48 million loss is expected for the 2006-07 Spanish lemon campaign, according to Ailimpo, the Spanish trade association for the lemon and grapefruit sector.
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Valencian citrus gets makeover
The Regulatory Council Valencian Citrus Fruits unveiled its updated image at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Investigations (IVIA) on October 14.
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ArticleNew concept for SA fruit
A South African fruit marketer has developed a new concept that sees companies buying and marketing a fruit tree’s entire yield - across all grades.
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ArticleCitrus packers hoop shares
Goede Hoop Citrus has secured an empowerment deal which sees staff acquire a 21 per cent stake in the company.
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Exotic view from the tropics
After sitting on a tropical beach amongst palm trees last week, I returned to read the latest statistical performance in FPJ
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ArticleWaitrose to extend Foundation with customers' cash
Waitrose customers, have helped raise £600,000 in the last 18 months to allow the retailer to extend the Waitrose Foundation scheme, which support South African fruit growers.
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ArticlePaved with gold?
Its export agenda may be ambitious but those seeking gains in China may also strike gold. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers, importers and exporters to discuss the state of play
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We’ve moved on a bit since the stone age - apparently
It seems as long ago as the Stone Age when independent greengrocers used to sell potatoes - with the exception of Jersey Royal