Citrus news archive – Page 231
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Hurricane blows hacks off course
It is not often that journalists ask for or receive sympathy. But for most of us, covering the hurricane path of Ivan was a
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ArticleRecord year in store for Israeli citrus
Israeli citrus growers are forecasting a record crop and an earlier start to the season this year.
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ArticlePathos the order of the day in Atlantic
Freshinfo charts the progress of producers in the Atlantic Basin, as they begin to assess the impact of the third major hurricane to blow through production areas
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ArticleIvan the terrible
Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc this week across many Caribbean islands and then on to the southern tip of the US. Described as one of the top five hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history, it has destroyed banana plantations, following Charley’s and Frances’ destruction of the region’s citrus production. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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Ivan continues rampage
Hurricane Ivan has smashed into the US coast at Alabama, but Florida citrus producers may not have completely escaped.
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ArticleDel Monte expands UK operations
Del Monte has opened its first whoolly-owned UK banana ripening depot and extended its fresh cut capacity in this country.
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ArticleIvan spares Cuban citrus
Hurricane Ivan brushed past Cuba but is now threatening Florida and US oil interests.
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ArticleIvan heads for Cuba
Cuban citrus producers are bracing themselves for a second battering at the hands of a hurricane.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit crop reduced
Grapefruit in Florida has been more affected by Hurricane Frances than Hurricane Charley with at least half the crop lost.
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Off the shelf
There is nothing like a little mystery, and this week it concerns apricots in Marks & Spencer. This fruit is becoming more
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ArticleCuban citrus hit hard by hurricane
While all eyes have been on Florida, Cuban citrus growers have been taking a pounding at the hands of the weather.
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ArticleFlorida citrus hit again
Hurricane Frances adds to the misery for citrus growers in Florida, with yet another potential hurricane on the way.
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ArticleSan Miguel celebrates 50th birthday
South American citrus giant San Miguel is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having transformed itself from family grower to multinational market leader in that half a century.
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ArticleChiquita strikes deal in Chile
Chiquita Chile has forged a partnership with another Chilean fruit exporter Verfrut and could expand its exports from the country by 50 per cent next season.
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BSF gets its members satisfaction
There must be quite a sense of satisfaction in the ranks of English soft-fruit growers this week, following the news that the
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ArticleFlorida's growers await another hurricane
Florida’s citrus growers are battening down the hatches for the second time in less than a month as another hurricane threatens the sunshine state.
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Increased levy for SA growers
South African citrus growers set to pay higher levy in bid too boost the industry for all.
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ArticleWind of change in Florida
Florida citrus growers could find themselves benefiting from the recent storm damage caused by hurricane Charley.
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ArticlePIP’s first steps in Zimbabwe
The ColeACP-run Pesticides Initiative Programme has made its first breakthrough in Zimbabwe, which is still ranked in the top 10 ACP exporters list.