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    Eating Fruits and Vegetables at Hom...  Nov 21, 2009
    Place sliced citrus fruit on broiled fish for extra flavor. Eat vegetarian meals once per week to replace a meat and potato meal. (Suite101.com)

    Bugs could bite citrus business  Nov 20, 2009
    AZDA spokeswoman Laura Oxley said citrus fruit still can be shipped and sold, as long as the stems and leaves are cut off and the fruit is washed at an approved distribution center ... The disease they spread is not harmful to humans, but makes citrus fruit bitter and misshapen and eventually kills the infected trees. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Squirrels imported from East a pesky pest  Nov 16, 2009
    Fox squirrels are also fond of citrus fruit and can easily bite their way through protective bird netting. Persimmons are another favorite: We've seen a neighborhood squirrel crossing the street while carrying a persimmon bigger than its head. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Casual sophistication  Nov 14, 2009
    The fish was drizzled in soya ginger and orange juice, served with braised fennel and citrus fruit. It was the best salmon Id tasted the whole year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Meet local artists tonight in Hudson  Nov 13, 2009
    Fresh citrus fruit makes an ideal holiday gift, even for one s self ... While in the giving spirit, many Arts Alliance supporters have donated citrus fruit to area food pantries in past years. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Business digest: 2 local outfits named to AARP's 'best of' list  Nov 11, 2009
    Each guest gets a bag of vegetables and citrus fruit at the end of the day. Tour tickets are $60. (The News-Press -- Business)

    Lightsey is Southeasts farmer of year  Nov 5, 2009
    In addition, he produces citrus fruit on about 420 acres and harvests grass seed and sod. He has established new grass varieties used for forages and for removing nutrients from water flowing through his land, and has introduced these forages to other Florida ranchers. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit  Nov 4, 2009
    During commercial production, citrus fruit is waxed before being labeled, packed, stored, and transported. Whereas common sticker-type labels do not deteriorate during storage, researchers postulated that water loss resulting from laser etching may distort the physical appearance of the fruit's surface, making it less effective and appealing. (EurekAlert!)

    Pour Favor: October's wicked wines  Nov 1, 2009
    Discover vibrant citrus fruit and herbal, grassy notes in this zippy Spanish alternative to your old friend Sauvignon Blanc. This is a wine with fresh, clean flavors. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    South Lake Apopka Citrus Growers celebrates 100 years  Oct 29, 2009
    South Lake handled more than 740,000 boxes of citrus fruit during the past season. South Lake Apopka CGA s 100th Annual Grower Meeting was held Oct. 6 at the Oakland Presbyterian Church. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Sweet success for Jiho Kim  Oct 28, 2009
    It s a really unique chocolate, it s kind of like a citrus fruit flavor. Q. What s your biggest seller at L Espalier. (Boston Globe)

    Lemon Lady Anna Chan branches out  Oct 26, 2009
    Chan expanded from citrus fruit to other kinds of produce. In spring, she began visiting a circuit of local farmers' markets: Walnut Creek and Martinez on Sundays, Concord on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pleasant Hill on Saturdays. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    South Africa: A memorable tour  Oct 25, 2009
    On one day, we hiked to a beautiful point high above the citrus fruit and rooibos tea farms for which the area is famous, then soaked in one of the area s hot springs. My wife, Michelle, and friends were staying in a guest house on one of those tea farms, which was being managed in a community trust under South Africa s Black Economic Empowerment program. (Boston Globe)

    Treaty may force farms to halt use of pesticide  Oct 25, 2009
    Although restrictions on the insecticide's use were imposed by Australian authorities in 2005, it is still permitted for use on a wide range of citrus fruit, vegetables and cereals, despite a global trend of banning endosulfan outright. However, as one of the 166 countries that are signatories to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, Australia faces the likelihood of being forced into adopting a total ban, with the convention's review committee in Geneva voting to prepare a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    St. Mary band selling citrus fruit  Oct 24, 2009
    Gaylord Herald Times - News. Current Gaylord Weather. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    CDC: Americans not eating enough fruits and veggies  Oct 19, 2009
    "Citrus fruit and some of the other dark leafy vegetables are loaded with vitamin C, (which provide) a better ability to fight off infection.". Also adding more fruits and vegetables to one's diet can help reduce obesity, she said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    * Coping with high produce prices  Oct 11, 2009
    Oranges and other citrus fruit can be refrigerated for about two weeks. Because of their longer shelf life, this type of fruit does not experience a sharp increase in prices when the weather changes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Column: Can Hasselbeck's return help Seahawks salvage season  Oct 9, 2009
    Are you the kind of person who puckers at the sight of a certain yellow citrus fruit or the type who imagines a tall glass of lemonade. Are you a bear or a bull. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Profile: Swanepoel worms his way ahead  Oct 1, 2009
    But no garlic, onions or citrus fruit. "If the bin is run properly the worms will multiply quickly," Swanepoel said. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Profile: Abkhazia  Sep 30, 2009
    Natural resources: Agricultural, primarily citrus fruit, tobacco, tea, timber; some coal, hydro-electric power. Leaders. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Cocktail Recipe - Citrus Ginger Sak...  Sep 25, 2009
    Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit, which is a popular cooking ingredient in Japan, often used in sauces and fish recipes. Frequently, however, the juice is sweetened and drunk like a lemonade, made into a sweet hot tea with pulp and peel, and turned into delicious yuzu sour cocktails. (Suite101.com)

    Too Good to be True  Sep 19, 2009
    Furthermore, how many streets in Florida are named Orange, Lemon, Lime or some kind of citrus fruit. She was at a loss for words, LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Port OConnor looked quite different many years ago. The community has changed over the years due to hurricanes and other events. (Photo courtesy of the Collection of the Calhoun County Museum)  Sep 6, 2009
    Cormier said a little known fact about Port O Connor is farmers in the area raised figs and citrus fruit in the first decade of the 20th Century and shipped their produce to Port O Connor s Fif Orchards Company for processing. This phase of Port O Connor s growth ended violently with the hurricane of September 1919. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Varieties and Types of Citrus Nutri...  Aug 27, 2009
    There are many different varieties and types of citrus fruit. What are the nutritional value differences of the most common varieties and types of citrus fruit ... There are hundreds of different varieties of citrus fruit when all the citrus types are considered. (Suite101.com)

    Make more than guac from avocados  Aug 26, 2009
    Put them in a paper bag and toss in a banana, apple or citrus fruit. That's because avocados -- which are powerhouses of ethylene, a natural ripening hormone -- ripen faster if placed in a paper bag. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Acid Reflux Home Remedies  Aug 20, 2009
    Carbonated drinks, as well as those containing caffeine, citrus fruit, and carbonation can cause excess stomach acid. Spicy foods, chocolate, peppermint, and spearmint can loosen the valve of the esophagus and allow acid to be released from the stomach. (Suite101.com)

    Grapefruit Diet Held the Key to Fighting Obesity  Aug 14, 2009
    The substance, a flavonoid called naringenin, is a naturally occurring compound found in all citrus fruit, but especially in grapefruit, giving it its characteristic bitter taste. Naringenin, in concentrations far above levels found naturally, makes the liver burn fat instead of storing it, according to a study by Roberts Research Institute at the University of Western Ontario. (Newsmax)

    Useless Knowledge: Know your foods  Aug 7, 2009
    Which citrus fruit got its name because it grows in bunches on a tree. 12. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Awesome avocado  Aug 5, 2009
    Put them in a paper bag and toss in a banana, apple or citrus fruit. That s because avocados which are powerhouses of ethylene, a natural ripening hormone ripen faster if placed in a paper bag. (Helena Independent Record)

    The Old-fashioned  Aug 4, 2009
    Some bartenders add citrus fruit or a maraschino cherry. Rum, port, brandy or gin can also be substituted for the bourbon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Mussels with Belgian frites  Jul 22, 2009
    This wine has a rich mlange of butterscotch, citrus fruit on the nose with classic toasty flavours on the palate leading to a long fresh creamy finish. To order this, contact. (iAfrica.com)

    Pesticide too risky for chemical giant - but not for Australia  Jul 17, 2009
    Endosulfan is approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for use on many crops, including tomatoes, citrus fruit and cotton. Its possible use in a nut plantation at Noosa has still not been ruled out by an investigation into an outbreak of two-headed bass larvae at a neighbouring hatchery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Grapefruit derivative prevents obesity  Jul 15, 2009
    Derived from citrus fruit, particularly grapefruit, the substance has shown it can reduce weight gain and fatty particles in the body, Murray Huff of UWOs Robarts Research Institute said. The substance, a flavonoid a bioactive molecule called naringenin, shows promise as an inhibitor of conditions associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, he said. (India Times, India)

    Citrus-derived Flavonoid Prevents Obesity, Study Suggests  Jul 15, 2009
    ScienceDaily (July 14, 2009) A flavonoid derived from citrus fruit has shown tremendous promise for preventing weight gain and other signs of metabolic syndrome which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, led by Murray Huff of the Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario looked at a flavonoid (plant-based bioactive molecule) called naringenin. (Science Daily)

    Make a Windex  Jul 10, 2009
    Laraha is a very bitter citrus fruit that grows on the island of Curacao, so naturally its liqueur tastes somewhat citrusy and orangey as well. How to Serve a Windex. (Suite101.com)

    Europe Welcomes Back Imperfect Produce  Jul 4, 2009
    They are: apples, citrus fruit, kiwi fruit, lettuces, peaches and nectarines, pears, strawberries, sweet peppers, table grapes and tomatoes. Prices to fall. (BusinessWeek)

    Orange Juice Worse For Teeth Than Whitening Agents, Study Finds  Jul 2, 2009
    1, 2006) A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones better than other citrus fruit juices such as lemonade, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have. (Feb. (Science Daily)

    Bobby Flay Takes On Fancy Foods  Jul 1, 2009
    We've updated CBSNews. NEW YORK, June 30, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    'Ugly' fruit back on sale in EU  Jul 1, 2009
    Page last updated at 00:21 GMT, Wednesday, 1 July 2009 01:21 UK. Ugly' fruit back on sale in EU. (BBC News)

    Program aims to get kids hooked on fruits, veggies  Jun 22, 2009
    6-18-2009 LOADING Jun 22, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT By SARA KINCAID Bismarck Tribune Maybe this year, students at Myhre Elementary School will eat Ugli fruit, a grapefruit-sized citrus fruit. It's just one of many possibilities available to the school through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Sentinel Morning Update: PennDOT approves 'road diet' plan  Jun 5, 2009
    They contain more vitamin C than citrus fruit and are an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin A.. For dieters, one cup of fresh, sliced strawberries contains only 50 calories. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Studies tout benefits of folic acid  Jun 2, 2009
    Folic acid is an artificial version of folate, a B vitamin found in leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit, and dried beans. Everyone needs regular folate because it's important for healthy cell growth, yet the body doesn't store enough of it. (Boston Globe)

    Folic acid key for fetal development  May 20, 2009
    Green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit juices, legumes, liver and fortified cereals are excellent sources. Because many Americans weren t getting enough folic acid from their diets, the U.S. began fortifying grains with folic acid in 1998. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Fine Lines and Wrinkles  May 15, 2009
    The power of citrus fruit as a facial peel is priceless ... Any citrus fruit will work. (Suite101.com)

    Marathon souvenirs blisters, cramps and smiles  May 13, 2009
    The girls were surprised to see their father shaking the sweaty hands of a 6-4 lumbering spandex-clad giant, wearing a bandana and sunglasses, while pushing a gob-full of citrus fruit into his mouth (my mouth, that is, not my boss ). The orange was succulent, sweet tasting and a welcome change after mouthfuls of jellybeans rinsed down with Gatorade. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)

    Mexico's Xalapa a Different Tourist...  May 12, 2009
    Coffee production is a cornerstone of the area s economy, joined by corn, sugar cane, tobacco, citrus fruit and the chilies that bear the area s name -- jalape;os. The altitude keeps the city from sharing the muggy climate of Veracruz, only 65 miles away but at sea level. (Suite101.com)

    * Taiwan News Quick Take  May 11, 2009
    The idea for making the plant batteries came from online reports concerning a fruit battery experiment that demonstrates how an electrical current can be generated using citrus fruit that is strong enough to power a small light bulb, said Chen Hau-wen (V), a member of the team. TRANSPORTATION. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)

    Grill healthy to reduce cancer risk  Apr 29, 2009
    Good sources of flavonoids include berries, cherries, red grapes, apples, citrus fruit, broccoli, kale and onions. (One serving is equivalent to one medium fruit, cup of dried fruit, cup cooked or raw vegetables, and one cup of salad greens. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Drinking Diet Soda May Reduce Risk Of Forming Kidney Stones  Apr 29, 2009
    1, 2006) A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones better than other citrus fruit juices such as lemonade, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have. (June 5, 2007) We've all heard that it is important to drink a lot of water, especially in the summer, to replenish the fluids lost due to heat and outdoor activities. (Science Daily)

    Magic summer fruit sweets palate, brings new flavors  Apr 29, 2009
    Just get all your friends to bring something to taste -Tabasco sauce, citrus fruit, sour candies. Not all foods work. (Daily Orange, NY)

    New twist in story of Chinese 'Israeli' oranges found in Iran  Apr 28, 2009
    A twist has emerged in the story of Israeli citrus fruit reportedly sold in Iran in defiance of a ban on commercial dealings between the two enemy states. It has now been revealed the fruit, a type of orange-grapefruit hybrid marketed as Jaffa Sweetie, were not Israeli in the first place. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Growing Plants from Grocery Store F...  Apr 20, 2009
    Citrus fruit like oranges, tangerines, limes and lemons can be grown into small trees, which often bear fruit even on a windowsill, if the container and the plant are large enough. There are some varieties intended specifically for container gardening, but usually their fruit are not flavourful and only good for decorative purposes. (Suite101.com)

    Pour Favor uncorks this months Wicked Wines  Apr 13, 2009
    Fabulous green apple and citrus fruit with the gentlest touch of cream. Welcome minerality and a dash of spice add additional character. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    Wonder cleaner  Apr 7, 2009
    Using citrus fruit waste will lend a pleasant scent to the garbage enzyme. In farms, garbage enzymes have found use as a natural pesticide, herbicide, fertiliser and odour remover, and is also added to animal feed to improve digestion of livestock. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Citrus industry eyes juice dumping  Apr 5, 2009
    "Last summer's increased oil prices affected everything, from the cost of fertilizers and pesticides to transportation costs. And citrus greening is also a factor." Greening is a disease affecting citrus fruit that has recently gained a foothold in the Sunshine State. Spreen could not say whether any Brazilian companies are presently engaging in dumping in the U.S. markets. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Homemade Donuts, Fresh Meal, On A Budget  Mar 30, 2009
    Marmalade: A fruit preserve usually made of citrus fruits ... In English-speaking usage, "marmalade" almost always refers to a preserve derived from a citrus fruit, most commonly oranges. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    6 years later, Iraq better but still shaky  Mar 20, 2009
    Juices flowing again: an Iraqi vendor presses citrus fruit at his stand along a main shopping street in Baghdad on Feb. 21, 2009. . (MSNBC -- International)

    Control your DNA destiny  Mar 13, 2009
    A better bet: Snack on those beta-carotene-rich veggies plus foods high in zinc (found in lean beef and cashews), vitamin C (from citrus fruit and broccoli) and vitamin E (nuts and vegetable oils contain this nutrient). These four antioxidants have been shown to protect against eye-tissue damage caused by UV rays, a prime player in macular degeneration, according to Robert Cykiert, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Your kitchen lexicon  Mar 13, 2009
    Zest: To scrape a grater or fruit zester across the peel of a citrus fruit. Source: Better Homes ns and Kitchen Sense by Mitchell Davis. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    On the frontline  Mar 8, 2009
    There is just one tap, and the men are living in shelters made from cardboard boxes, squatting while they look for work picking citrus fruit in the fields of Calabria, on the country's southern toe. Most arrived by a dangerous route through the Sahara desert and across the Mediterranean, and most have no legal right to be in Italy. (BBC News)

    Cold comfort  Feb 26, 2009
    You just accepted that you were a mammal and didn't need to smell like citrus fruit. And that's just how it was. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    Canonica Verde offers a honey of a taste of Italy  Feb 26, 2009
    Drizzle the rich golden liquid on yogurt, cheese (especially something hard such as pecorino), and pound cake, or use it to sweeten citrus fruit salads, vinaigrettes, and pan sauces. Available at A. Russo 560 Pleasant St., Watertown, 617-923-1500; Wasik's Cheese Shop, 61 Central St., Wellesley, 781-237-0916; and Timeless Teas, 85 Newbury St., Boston, 617-236-5772; or go to. (Boston Globe)

    Season with a Splash  Feb 25, 2009
    Start with citrus fruit: Lemons are the most common and the most useful because they are harvested so early that they don't have much flavor besides their tartness. Oranges have a sweeter sourness than lemons, and limes are tart but have a bracing quality. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Keep Insects Away Using Non-Toxic I...  Feb 20, 2009
    Citrus peels: gnats and mosquitoes detest the smell of citrus fruit peels like oranges, limes and lemons. Rub freshly cut peels over the skin and expect immediate results. (Suite101.com)

    Federal offices change priority  Feb 15, 2009
    He now must develop new relationships and make a case for citrus fruit. Others, such as the local office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, hope for a higher profile in the Obama administration. (Fresno Bee)

    Essential Nutrients for Maximum Hea...  Feb 13, 2009
    Finally, Vitamin C is obtained through broccoli, cauliflower, citrus fruit (including tomatoes. . (Suite101.com)

    Florida Growers Brace For Freeze  Feb 8, 2009
    Crops now being harvested range from citrus fruit and strawberries to corn, tomatoes and beans. To help speed up harvesting, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is letting farmers use bigger trucks. (KWTX.com, TX)


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