Citrus news archive – Page 241

  • Article

    Lemons survive dry spell

    2003-02-16T00:00:00Z

    Exports of lemons from the leading Tucumán area in the Argentinean north-west are expected to up in 2003 even on last season's 268,131tonnes, according to the Tucumán citrus association (ATC) despite dry spells in the spring and summer.

  • Article

    Italians confront ash damage

    2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

    talian producers are having a tough time with the elements as citrus producers in Sicily struggle with ash-damaged fruit and elsewhere growers of other lines deal with the cold and rising costs.

  • Article

    Honduran exports rise

    2003-02-10T00:00:00Z

    A US study has found that non-traditional exports from the Central American nation are on the rise.

  • Article

    Canine boost to canker battle

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Dogs may soon be able to sniff out citrus canker and alert inspectors to the disease at an early stage.

  • Article

    Florida freeze boost

    2003-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Freezing weather conditions in Florida at the end of last week have left grapefruit unscathed and may actually have proved a boon to producers.

  • Article

    Florida gets frost warning

    2003-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Hard freeze warnings were in place over many counties of Florida last night with temperatures hitting 0°C.

  • Article

    Spanish warning on green fruit

    2003-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Valencia producers' association Ava-Asaja has condemned early harvesting of immature Ortanique fruit.

  • Article

    MTEX shows Suntina delight

    2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

    The UK will receive at least 10 per cent more Suntina from Israel through MTEX this season.

  • Article

    A new red pomelo

    2003-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Researchers at The Volcani Center in Israel have developed a new variety of red pomelo, reportedly sweeter and juicier than the original variety. Its added advantage: it has no pits.

  • Article

    Italian citrus decline

    2003-01-17T00:00:00Z

    Producers' association Confagricoltura is forecasting a further reduction in the Italian citrus crop.

  • Article

    Mixed bag for Spanish sendings

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Spanish exports for the nine months to the end of September 2002 were up four per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value on those for 2001.

  • Article

    Fair deal all round

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    The Soil Association and Fairtrade Foundation have joined forces to launch a venture that will combine both organic and Fairtrade certification for UK and imported goods.

  • Article

    Pembroke full of puff

    2003-01-05T00:00:00Z

    Pembroke Port is hoping to rediscover its fresh produce potential following the opening of Atlantic Industries' cold-storage facility by Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan (pictured centre) last month.

  • Article

    Santa checks out Spanish clems for Asda

    2002-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Santa has been spotted amongst the orange groves of Spain.

  • Article

    Anecoop signs Citrus from Valencia deal

    2002-12-17T00:00:00Z

    One of the largest Spanish citrus suppliers, Aneccop, has signed an important agreement with Citrus from Valencia.

  • Article

    Spanish clems return to firing line

    2002-12-15T00:00:00Z

    Grower groups in California are preparing to take the US plant health authority to court over its decision to allow the re-entry of Spanish clementine imports.

  • Article

    Italian citrus reduction

    2002-12-11T00:00:00Z

    Climatic problems and volcanic ash are threatening this winter's harvest of Italian citrus.

  • Article

    Citrus growers demand road repairs

    2002-12-10T00:00:00Z

    Lemon producers in the key Tucuman growing area in north-west Argentina are calling on government to fulfil its obligations and improve roads to save citrus exports from damage in transit.

  • Article

    Asda on Thames

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Thames Fruit has been named Best Supplier of the Year 2002 by Asda for its "right first time" approach.

  • Article

    Spanish citrus triples in value

    2002-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Spanish citrus production has tripled invalue over three years, according to Andalusia's agricultural office. The region is now the second highest producing area in Spain, behind Valencia.