Citrus news archive – Page 3
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
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NewsMarket conditions facilitate record-breaking South African citrus season
Exceptional overseas demand for processing-grade citrus and improved logistics efficiency helped South African citrus exports surge 22 per cent to a record 203.4mn cartons in 2025, though the industry warns of challenges ahead from US tariffs
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NewsPrice of EU citrus imports surges on lower supply
Imports up 34 per cent in value between January and July, despite volume remaining virtually unchanged
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NewsKorean persimmons gain access to China
Authorities agree on the market access protocol, concluding more than a decade of negotiations
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NewsTighter supply brings fresh optimism for Spanish citrus sector
Lower production across the Mediterranean augurs well for the new season
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NewsDole importer builds new ripening centre near Warsaw
Polish company Nature’s Produce begins construction of new distribution facility for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits
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NewsFruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
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NewsAva-Asaja slams impact of RSA citrus imports on Valencian mandarins
Farmer’s association says EU treaty with South Africa has caused a 40 per cent drop in early mandarin production
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NewsCitrosol opens Uruguay subsidiary
Move strengthens the postharvest specialist’s international expansion strategy in the region
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NewsSouth African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements
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NewsHalloweena returns for third season
The pumpkin-shaped mandarin is available at select M&S stores in the UK and online through Danish retail Nemlig.com
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FeaturesPositive outlook for California navel season
Ideal weather conditions produce high-quality, large-sized fruit with CDFA forecasting increased volumes compared to last season
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NewsNew breakthrough in management of HLB
China-based research team has developed an eco-biological control approach to combatting citrus disease
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NewsClemenGold International reaffirms strategic focus after successful season
South African citrus marketer ClemenGold International has outlined its strategic approach following another successful soft citrus season, highlighting brand-led marketing successes in India and year-round supply innovations through Chinese partnerships
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NewsMaersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
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NewsSouth African citrus industry says stronger partnerships are needed
The South African citrus industry has achieved a record export season with 203mn cartons shipped, significantly surpassing initial predictions and reinforcing the sector’s growth trajectory towards its 2032 Vision 260 target
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FeaturesIfco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
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NewsLeading lime producer killed in Michoacan
Bernardo Bravo Manríquez was murdered after speaking out against extortion demands by criminal groups
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NewsWestfalia to launch commercial trials of AgroSustain’s edible coating
Westfalia said Afondo showed a reduction in post-harvest fungicide use of at least 50 per cent on trials on avocados and limes
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NewsSiCar Farms opens new distribution centre at Port Manatee
New facility will make it easier for group to deliver citrus and other fruits more efficiently to markets across the US East Coast