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ArticleNo Budgen on quality citrus
Although many consider citrus to be a mature category, Budgens believes that with the right strategy there is plenty of room for further growth. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSainsbury’s taps into new citrus sources
A steady consumer interest in citrus fruit, possibly enhanced by the recent 5-a-Day message and an awareness of the health benefits, has meant that the market is still increasing slightly, believes Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleSpanish exporters need to develop entrepreneurial spirit
As competition in the citrus sector intensifies, Promar International’s divisional director, John Giles asks whether Spain needs to look outside Europe for future growth.
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ArticleTurkish tune in to UK market requirements
It has been a mixed bag for Turkish citrus this year. Although grapefruit fell short of UK requirements, satsumas and oranges were well received while overall exports fell prey to a strengthening rate of exchange. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgrexco’s international offer
Agrexco has a strong citrus offer that includes oranges, easy-peelers, grapefruit, limes, lemons and kumquat. Now, the Israel-based company believes that Peru will become a major player in the citrus market in the coming years. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRand holds back SA citrus returns
The South African citrus season produced an increase in exports, and ideal growing conditions allowed for high quality fruit. However, the strong Rand meant growers were disappointed with their returns. Justin Chadwick, chief executive officer of the Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) gives his thoughts to John Broy.
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ArticleDunnett adapts with changing citrus times
Capespan’s Martin Dunnett has experienced many changes in his time in the citrus industry. Although change has come at a quicker rate in the last three to four years, he predicts that exciting times still lie ahead. John Broy reports.
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ArticleCypriot citrus-fest
Cyprus enjoys one of the healthiest climates in the world with a pollution-free atmosphere and plentiful sunshine. As a result, the country - set for EU accession later this year - has gained a deserved reputation as the Garden of the Mediterranean.
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ArticleIndian Sun Citrus makes rapid progress
It has been a bumper season for Florida citrus with many product lines exceeding record levels but while excess produce abounds diversification is still the key to unlocking potential profit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleChandler’s juicy comments
Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) deputy director of marketing and global public relations Michelle Chandler gave her views of the challenges facing the citrus industry in the December issue of the Florida Citrus Commission Update. Relating to the current business environment of the orange juice market, she highlights a range of issues.
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ArticleMorocco upgrades to compete
Logistical improvements and better presentation have strengthened Morocco’s citrus offer in recent years, as has this season’s focus on the UK pre-Christmas market. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Belize processes in place
The Belize citrus crop forecast for 2003-04 revealed an expected production of approximately 6.4 million boxes of fruit, mostly for the processing sector. This is an increase of about 20 per cent on last year’s crop.
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ArticleServing up a citrus Treatt
New citrus products are going down a treat in the flavour and fragrance industries, providing another outlet for producers. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMTEX gets to market early
Jaffa’s post-Christmas easy peeler business goes from strength to strength in the UK, through Mehadrin Tnuport Export. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Londis appoints five new directors
Londis has announced the appointment of five new independent directors.
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ArticleSoft fruit growers warned of disease threat
UK strawberry growers are being warned to be on the look out for a new disease.
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ArticleNew grapefruit expected to increase consumption
New Israeli sweet grapefruit forecast to “significantly increase consumption” of the fruit.
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ArticleNational Schools Fruit Scheme to be extended
The government’s National Schools Fruit Scheme is to be extended to the south west of England from November.
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ArticleSyngenta introduces new device to aid disease control
Syngenta has announced a new version of the Nemathorin Cartridge will be available this season for the control of potato cyst nematode and wireworm suppression.