CHINESE ORANGES SOLD IN LONDON
FIRST CONSIGNMENT IN KEEJt DEMAND
LONDON, March 6. The recent announcement that a consignment of sweet and mandarin oranges had reached Covent Garden Market from China has resulted in a big demand for the fruit. Thfc oranges were said to be the first sent to London from China. After the announcement, the im% porters had nearly 200 inquiries from representatives of trade jnt©*- . ests. Earliest among them were buyers for high-class West Er 4 fruiterers, who soon, cleared tba nicirket Representatives of countries interested in the industry wanted to see how the fruit was packed and graded. So keen were some traders to possess the oranges that those who had purchased them were induced to resell small quantities. Experienced salesmen believe that the quality and condition of this experimental shipment should lead to regular cargoes, an assured sale, and competition with Spain.
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Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22081, 1 May 1937, Page 15
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