Citrus news archive – Page 237

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    Morocco plays early card

    2003-12-02T13:49:12Z

    Moroccan citrus sendings might be segmented across many different markets, but in the lucrative run-up to Christmas, exporters are focusing their efforts on the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.

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    Bright outlook for Cyprus

    2003-12-02T13:49:02Z

    The Cypriot citrus market is looking to build on the success of last season. Ideal growing conditions are delivering quality produce in good volumes and a buoyant export market to the UK is lifting expectations higher. Handlers believe the forthcoming season can be one to remember. John Broy reports.

  • Lew Roberts (left) of Riverside pictured with Tesco's technical manager for citrus, David Walton
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    Tesco names South African citrus champion

    2003-12-01T18:00:01Z

    Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.

  • Anton du Preez (PPECB Chairman on the right) hands over one of the limited copies of 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board to Nino Burelli (previous Chairman of PPECB)
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    South Africa export directory available

    2003-11-28T06:00:01Z

    The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has launched two books, the second PPECB Export Directory and 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board, a complete history of the PPECB.

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    Sunny delight

    2003-11-21T14:00:38Z

    Prospects look bright for Florida citrus as the industry gears up for a bumper crop. But as forecasts soar it is value not quantity that will play a decisive role in the future of the industry. Emma Hatfield finds out why Florida citrus can no longer thrive on volume sendings alone.

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    Golden days at Alconeras

    2003-11-21T13:56:12Z

    Spanish berry specialist Alconeras has been rewarded for its efforts with a regional Golden Strawberry award. The company's UK managing director Bill Ashby tells Tommy Leighton that progress in Huelva will see Spanish strawberries take a greater proportion of the winter berry market.

  • Easy does it
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    Easy does it

    2003-11-15T12:02:09Z

    The Israeli citrus industry has felt the squeeze in recent years but confidence is now restored as widespread restructuring and an increase in plantings are set to bear new fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.

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    The power of brands

    2003-11-15T11:59:43Z

    Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Citrus picking resumes in Spain
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    Citrus picking resumes in Spain

    2003-11-13T13:00:01Z

    The Spanish citrus season is back on track after rain delayed harvesting.

  • Spain has experienced a cold and damp spell in the last few days.
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    Spanish exporters suffer cold snap

    2003-11-11T12:00:01Z

    Exporters of Spanish vegetables and salads have been experiencing problems with a cold and damp spell .

  • Freight expectations
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    Freight expectations

    2003-11-06T12:08:40Z

    With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.

  • Exports of Spanish oranges are set to rise again this year
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    Spanish citrus climb

    2003-11-05T10:00:01Z

    A national forecast from Spain estimates the country's citrus exports are likely to climb this season on last year's record levels.

  • Could lemons from Tucumán soon enjoy the status afforded by a protected geographical indicator?
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    Tucumán urged to seek PGI

    2003-11-05T08:00:01Z

    Lemons from Tucumán in Argentina are well positioned to seek protected geographical indicator status.

  • Sainsbury's hopes to drive kids' fruit consumption with a new Mr Men campaign
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    Mr Men look to improve eating habits

    2003-11-03T15:00:01Z

    Sainsbury's is launching a campaign this month in a bid to encourage children to eat more fruit.

  • Firm thumbs up for IQ tester
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    Firm thumbs up for IQ tester

    2003-10-30T19:14:59Z

    Throughout October the Journal features a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week there has been firm praise from US avocado specialist Mission, for Sinclair iQ's fruit testing technology, while Greefa introduces its latest development in sorting, the new generation iQS II

  • Winter hots up for Israel
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    Winter hots up for Israel

    2003-10-30T19:12:40Z

    As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.

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    Sicily gets citrus aid

    2003-10-22T10:28:14Z

    The European Commission has approved aid of e5 164 569 for Sicily's citrus sector.

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    Autumn bliss makes its mark

    2003-10-17T11:55:58Z

    David Shapley takes a look around the UK's produce aisles.You can always tell when autumn is in the air. Citrus starts to

  • The UK market just can't wait for Florida to get started
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    Florida grapefruit rise

    2003-10-16T11:00:01Z

    Grapefruit volumes from the Sunshine State are on the up while the UK market is seeing demand almost outstrip supply.

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    FPC works on MRL guidelines

    2003-10-15T13:05:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is drafting guidelines for members to help with conformity to proposed new legislation on maximum pesticide-residue levels.