All Spain articles – Page 162
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Sterling's weakness hits Murcia's growers
The weakness of sterling has had a major impact on Spanish grower-exporters in the region of Murcia this past season.
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ArticleCitrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving
The crossover from southern to northern hemisphere supply is expected to work out well, to boost what has been a relatively flat market for citrus over the last three months. But how will the run-up to Christmas play out? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleLow pricing threatens Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers are already warning that price pressure from supermarkets in the UK and across Europe is threatening to derail their season just as Morocco announces a 10 per cent increase in citrus output.
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ArticleRainfall takes its toll in Spain
Heavy rainfall that brought flooding to parts of Spain last week is proving a mixed blessing to different crops.
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ArticleAPEB condemns free trade proposal
European Banana Producers Association claims proposed free trade deal with Latin America would decimate Canaries banana sector
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ArticleRains ‘damage’ Valencian crops
Citrus and persimmon crops in the Spanish region of Valencia have reportedly been damaged as a result of recent heavy rains
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ArticleSpanish make citrus comeback
The Spanish citrus sector has suffered more than its fair share of crises in recent years, but with this season set to get underway over the next few weeks, what is in store growers and exporters this time around? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleHortyfruta targets German market
The Andalusian interprofessional group has held meetings with major retailers in Germany to discuss possible joint promotions in the country
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Spanish keep faith in the UK
The UK is a complex market, but one that it is important Spanish senders do not give up on, a leading Murcian exporter has said.
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Fepex calls for action to aid exporters
The Spanish federation has called on its government to aid the country’s competitiveness, despite an increase in export volumes
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Hail strikes Spanish fruit
Heavy rains and hail struck the south-eastern Spanish area of Alicante on Sunday, damaging citrus and pomegranates.
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ArticleAnecoop inaugurates Russian subsidiary
Spanish group Anecoop has officially launched Agrikoop, its subsidiary for the Russian market
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Late start for Spanish citrus
Inspectors from the Spanish official export surveillance and regulatory authority (SOIVRE) have reported that the citrus season is running at least one to two weeks behind recent averages.
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ArticleSpanish keep heads above water
The Spanish salads sector is facing tough times and following a disappointing couple of years, growers are hoping for a reversal of fortunes. Doris Lee Butterworth spoke to leading producers and associations about their plans for the new campaign
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ArticleSpanish satsuma volumes 'set to slump'
Poor returns prompting lower production is expected to lead to a substantially lower Spanish satsuma crop this season
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ArticleValencia targets Russian market
Russia will be the focus on a major promotional campaign by the Spanish region this season, aiming to increase clementine shipments
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ArticleSpain's citrus crop 'to fall by 20 per cent'
This year’s Spanish citrus campaign is set to feature shorter volumes than last season, although quality is “exceptional”
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Valencian kakifruit sees huge increase
Growers in Valencia are expecting a massive increase in kakifruit production this season, following a disastrous campaign in 2008-09.
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | September 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleMurcia’s citrus sector faces problems
Citrus production in the Spanish region could be wiped out as a result of poor returns received in recent seasons, claims association