Citrus news archive – Page 246

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    Trade wins Christmas gift

    2001-12-20T00:00:00Z

    The national fruit for schools scheme is to be extended to vegetables amid growing Whitehall confidence in the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).

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    Israeli merger on

    2001-12-20T00:00:00Z

    An Israeli parliamentary sub-committee approves agriculture minister Shalom Simhon's proposal to merge the country's production boards.

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    Big freeze hits Spain

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Low temperatures are set to take their toll on Spanish horticultural production.

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    Capespan begins Turkish business

    2001-12-11T00:00:00Z

    South African supplier Capespan this week starts a volume offer of Turkish citrus to the UK market, a product of ongoing development of 12-month supplies from the company.

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    Citrus trade fears

    2001-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Producers of citrus in the California, Florida, Texas and Arizona are fearful their industry may be harmed by new legislation just passed by Congress.

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    Spanish citrus ban

    2001-12-05T00:00:00Z

    A ban on arrivals of Spanish citrus into the US is reapplied late on December4 following the discovery of suspected Mediterranean fruit-fly larvae in a consignment.

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    Valencia label makes strides

    2001-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Just two years since it was set up, the Valencia denomination of origin for citrus, Citricos Valencianos, has carved out a successful niche.

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    Morocco recovers

    2001-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Citrus volumes from Morocco are expected to recover this season following the all time low of last season.

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    Cuba counts cost

    2001-11-07T00:00:00Z

    The effects of hurricane Michelle on Cuban crops are unclear as continuing rain prevents entry to plantations.

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    Cuba struck by hurricane Michelle

    2001-11-05T00:00:00Z

    UK citrus supplier Cuba has been ravaged by the worst storm in 50 years.

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    Hope for Florida's citrus

    2001-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Battling against tough times, the Florida citrus industry has at least two reasons for optimism in the long term.

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    Produce gets new Disney brand

    2001-11-01T00:00:00Z

    A new 12-month range of fruit for children is to be launched on Monday in Waitrose. After an initial period of exclusivity, the brand will be available to all supermarkets.

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    Honduras braves floods

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Rainfall and flooding on a scale not seen since Hurricane Mitch hit the Central American country three years ago are sweeping Honduras.

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    Intercitrus books TV promo

    2001-10-30T00:00:00Z

    Spanish citrus will be appearing on UK television screens this season in a promotion organised by the Spanish trade association.

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    Argentinean alternatives

    2001-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Avocados could be a viable alternative crop for citrus growers in Argentina's lemon growing region of Tucumán.

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    Lemon sector makes plans

    2001-10-21T00:00:00Z

    Members of the Tucuman Citrus Association have been meeting to draw up a new strategic vision for their sector.

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    Cuba aims high

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Citrus production in Cuba is expected to reach 1million tonnes in three years time.

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    Top of the crop

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    The fresh produce industry still boasts high performing businesses, in spite of the recent spate of liquidations, according to a new report from Plimsoll Publishing.

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    Hurricane wreaks havoc

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Devastating winds and heavy rains bring chaos to the main banana-producing region of Belize.

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    Pascual Hmnos. in trouble

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Spanish supplier is facing being sold off as its troubles deepen.