Citrus news archive – Page 242
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Spanish citrus triples in value
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.
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New grapefruit hybrid on the way
Florida grapefruit growers are developing a hybrid that is three parts grapefruit, one part tangerine. Early Sweet is designed to appeal to consumers who don't normally enjoy grapefruit.
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Tristeza virus threatens Florida
Tristeza which affects citrus production could reduce production of grapefruit in Florida by 14million boxes a year over the next decade, according to the Florida press.
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Andalusian citrus value soars
According to information just released by the agriculture office of the Andalusia regional executive, citrus production in the southern Spanish region has tripled in value over the last three years.
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Spanish citrus races ahead
Growers in Spain are charging ahead on the citrus harvest as volumes across all varieties are down with minimal overlap as each comes on stream.
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FDOC publicises new logo
The Florida Department of Citrus was represented in London today by Mike Burge to publicise the department's new logo. The change will mean there is now just one symbol for all Florida growers, rather than several symbols for different sectors. The logo is expected to be in use from January.
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H&F hails good citrus crop
As the Dominican and Honduran grapefruit seasons draw to a close and Cuba winds down, Hart & Friedmann says the period has been good although volumes are down on last year.
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Fruit South Africa is re-constituted
The citrus, deciduous and sub-tropical fruit industries of South Africa have reconstituted Fruit South Africa.
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Jaffa all over the world
The Jaffa brand will now be used by producers and traders all over the world.
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Magrabi deepens UK commitment
Egyptian fresh-produce supplier Magrabi Agriculture is strengthening its commitment to the UK market having been certified compliant to BRC standard issue 3 this autumn.
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Spain gets Jaffa'd
Following a highly successful three-month period of bringing Jaffa-branded citrus from South Africa into the UK, MTEX UK has been given license to add the produce industry's most recognised marque to Spanish oranges.
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School-fruit opportunity
The National Farmers Union and the Fresh Produce Consortium are urging members to tender to supply the next region to rollout as part of the national school fruit scheme.
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US: NASS confirms grapefruit slump
Figures released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the US have confirmed what the citrus sector predicted: that grapefruit production is likely to be down again in 2002-03.
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Citrus growers call for stricter rules
Spanish citrus co-operatives association in the Valencia region, Unio-Coag, has called on the national ministry of agriculture to introduce stricter plant health regulations following the discovery of citrus psila insects in the Canary Islands.
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FDOC diverts funds
Grower dollars that would normally be allocated to initiatives to benefit Florida citrus growers are being diverted by the Florida Department of Citrus to fight a lawsuit that threatens to divide the industry.
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Fruit spices up Beacon offer
Speciality ingredients supplier Beacon Foods is finding increasing demand for its fruit as well as vegetable lines.
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Zim citrus threat
Zimbabwean press reports have indicated that citrus production in the 2002-03 season may be down by as much as 60 per cent as a result of land invasions and changes in tenure.
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M&S voices organic optimism
Marks & Spencer is confident that extending its range of organic produce will win handsome dividends by increasing its market share and bringing more customers into its stores.