date:Sep 29, 2012
on track.
The chairman advises not to market any more oranges until they are completely ripe. The last thing he wants is to pollute the market with fruits that have been artificially coloured.
Gonzlez also expressed his concerns over European pressure to lower retail prices. He stated that citrus fruits have to fetch at least 20 cents per kilo to cover expenses. Growers cannot deal with another season in which revenues hover between 8 and 11 cents per kilo. The chairman went on to say that gro