Citrus news archive – Page 224
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ArticleJamaican bananas suffer at hands of Dennis
While Florida citrus producers appear to have dodged the bullet when it comes to hurricane Dennis, Jamaican banana producers were not so lucky.
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ArticleFlorida hit by hurricane
Florida is again counting the cost of the weather after hurricane Dennis roared through the north-west of the state before moving on to Alabama.
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ArticleTeresa to leave role as IPL md
Emilio Teresa, managing director of International Produce Ltd (IPL), is to leave the company to pursue other business interests.
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SA citrus action clams US dispute
The shipping, distribution and marketing of South African citrus fruit in the United States have been resumed.
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ArticleThe China factor
Consumers are becoming increasingly familiar with Chinese fruit and vegetables and UK companies are keen for larger volumes to enter the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleLand claim timebomb
South Africa is one of the leading fruit exporters in the southern hemisphere, and the industry continues to strive to maintain it position. However there is a political issue rumbling behind the scenes which could potentially derail the sector. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleIt’s plastic fantastic
In this week’s focus on packaging, the Journal discovers the latest designs and materials being used to produce punnets suitable for every fresh produce requirement.
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EU members poles apart on finance
In the same week as the Tories lay into the UK's national government for using Lottery cash to part-fund the £77 million SFVS,
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ArticleValencia brings massive boost to citrus
Regional authorities in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia are pouring huge funds into the citrus sector.
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ArticleSpain looks for alternatives
A difficult season for strawberry production in Spain this year has been well documented. But a sectorial plan in place and investment outside Andalusia are proving not only that strawberries are not the only soft fruit, but also that Huelva is not the only growing area. Kathy Hammond reports.
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ArticleWaitrose gives SA boost
South African citrus farm workers are set to benefit with the launch of what Waitrose claims is a groundbreaking new scheme.
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Working overtime
The burst of hot weather has certainly got the soft-fruit sector working overtime, and several stores that I visited this
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SA citrus exporters get Fairtrade green light
ALG Farms and its empowerment partnership, Cedar Citrus, in the Citrusdal Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape region, have packed their first Fairtrade branded fruit for the UK market.
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Fresh hurricane fears for Florida
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting further heavy hurricane activity in 2005 on the heels of last year’s historically destructive season.
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ArticleGrapefruit may heal stomach ulcers
Grapefruit seed extract contains powerful antioxidants that may help heal stomach ulcers, according to a Polish study
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ArticleSA gets back on the straight and narrow
The citrus trade is tough and, with a strong rand, the South African industry finds itself on the backfoot. But there’s help at hand, in the form of co-operation and the sector is starting to cut out the fat to make itself a lean, mean, competitive exporter. Ed Bedington went to investigate.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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Citrus grower takes a stand
An Australian citrus grower is harvesting fruit which he intends to sell illegally on the domestic market.
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Demand up for citrus plants in Israel
Increasing demand for citrus in Europe and good levels of profitability for growers mean that there is a run on citrus seedlings to grow new plants in Israel.
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San Miguel secures IFC loan
Leading Argentinean citrus exporter San Miguel is signing a deal for a $20 million loan over a 10-year term.