Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news!

Subscribe I am already a subscriber

You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker).

As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.
Thanks!

Click here for a guide on disabling your adblocker.

Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news!

Subscribe I am already a subscriber

Sector | Citrus

Grupo Clasol will be able to process 50 million kilos of citrus fruit with the inauguration of its new warehouse

"We have started with more demand than supply for clementines"

Strong demand for Florida grapefruit post-Hurricane Milton

Guillermo Antelo, from Naranjas Ché:

"We still have the unfinished business of promoting clementine juice in European markets"

An assessment on production and commercialisation by Natalino Gallo, president of Op Agricor

"We are ready to market PGI clementines"

It’s a decent Mexican lemon season

Brazilian fruit exports rise in value despite climatic challenges and volume decline

Hurricane Milton could lead to wider spread of citrus canker

Menindee agriculture thrives amid water challenges and climate extremes

“It is a challenge to ship citrus fruit from Israel around Africa to markets in the East”

Brazilian citrus growers explore HLB management in Florida's Indian River region

Auterfruit selects citrus fruits on the plant with a focus on quality

Optimal fruit ripening to secure markets

NFSA boosts food safety in Egypt, sweet potatoes and pomegranates lead exports

Brazil's grape exports plummet in 2024 while mangoes and limes thrive

Saica Flex
Holger Jentschke, Key Account Manager Germany at Saica Flex:

"Encouraging growth in lidding films and OPP hybrid films"

How Hurricane Milton affected Florida’s citrus nursery industry

$40 million investment to boost citrus and avocado production in sub-Saharan Africa

Bhutanese farmers shift from citrus to dairy farming amid citrus greening crisis

Peru's agricultural exports to Europe rise 28.2%, high sales expected at SIAL Paris fair

Organic California citrus is available

Lower production across the board for citrus fruits

Turkish citrus season will be full of challenges

Pomelo pricing pushes up following Hurricane Milton

Mekong delta farmers suffer as orange prices plummet

Vietnamese orange farmers face economic crisis amid plummeting prices

Australian citrus producer boosts exports and inspires global collaboration

Samuel J Lentini - Eastcoast Beverages

“We have planted an additional 5000 lemon trees over the last year and intend to expand our orange production"

Nador Cott Protection and Sainsbury's settle Tang Gold lawsuit

Prices of limes still too low to be satisfactory

Portuguese lime importer switches focus to importing mango to Europe

Diego Costa, of Riverbend:

"Balanced prices expected this lemon season, both for the industry and for producers"

Another drop in Israeli grapefruit yield, continuing the trend of previous seasons

Global juice markets face squeeze as Brazil's orange and European apple production decline

Egypt approves $10 million citrus concentrate zone in Port Said to boost exports

Manuel Blanco, manager of Lovefruits:

"If the rain forecasts are accurate, the gap in the clementine market will be greater in the next two weeks"

Positive outlook for Halos mandarin season

Expansion of seedless lemon acreage in an effort to achieve year-round supply

Moldova series - part 14

“We import tropical fruit via the Netherlands”

Turkey's fruit exports surpass $1 billion to 114 countries in first nine months of 2024

J. Enrique Sanz: "This season, there will be a greater supply of certified fruit in Spanish stores"

First clementines with the seal of the PGI Cítricos Valencianos hit the shelves

Valencia fruit export manager probed for defrauding farmers of 78 tons of oranges

"Limes have set a record price here in Brazil"

Wilko van der Zwaard, WilkoFruit:

"Good prices for mandarins and oranges, renewed interest in grapefruit, and panic buying in lemons"

Increasing volumes for the Italian Limoré brand

Promising lemon season despite unfavourable weather conditions

Drought continues to impact volumes

Berkane clementines coming soon

But an earlier switch-over from Northern to Southern Hemisphere

Expect a later start to South African grapes

Assam embraces commercial cultivation of six sweet orange varieties

Florida’s agriculture industry struggling to recover from two powerful hurricanes

Mirco Zoffoli talks about sales in the persimmon sector

"Prices are good for large-scale retailers, but wholesalers are struggling"

USDA to buy $25 million in fresh citrus to aid producers and support food banks

Orange juice prices strengthened due to Hurricane Milton

How the Red Sea crisis quickly changed the fate of the citrus season in Egypt

"We are exploring products that cater to varying market needs"

"Weather impact significantly reducing this season's yields of Linhai mandarin oranges in Taizhou"

Eduardo Eraso, from Asaja Córdoba:

"We expect high orange juice prices to give a push to fresh fruit prices"

Ban on South African citrus and vegetables by Namibia and Botswana sparks debate

Alico reports minimal tree damage from Hurricane Milton, ensures rapid recovery

Transitioning from the southern hemisphere citrus season to Morocco

Ukraine's orange imports surge amidst war, Turkey and Egypt lead supply

São Paulo citrus growers face heat challenges, affecting production

Mahmoud Abozaid - BGP International

"This year, we’re better informed and more experienced in serving these markets"

Bringing the fresh juice experience to Global Produce & Floral Show

Photo © Druid007 | Dreamstime.com

Impediment to Durban port privatization a “tragedy” for fruit industry, says citrus CEO

Adana tangerine harvest hit by hot weather, yield drops significantly

Challenging South Africa citrus season into the U.S. is expected to finish on a high note

Citrus Management Committee

"South Africa has an annual average of 37 CBS rejections since 2021"

The 2024/25 orange season starts in the EU with a significant drop in imports from third countries

Miguel Barber, from Pomelos MBC:

"I can't remember a start to the Spanish grapefruit season as good as this one"

EU calculated orange prices came in at €73 per 100 kg in September 2024

Hurricane Milton hits Florida orange production, orange juice futures climb

Organic citrus production and European market expansion 2023-24

"The honey pomelo market has been delayed, less small sizes for European market"

Affordable lime hack for removing mattress stains

Pink experience at citrus booth

USDA forecasts challenging season for Florida citrus with decline in orange production

Finger limes are growing in production and demand

Turkey sets export dates for satsuma mandarins

Significant decline in Florida citrus production estimates for 2024-2025 season

Egyptian citrus exports exceed 2 million tonnes mark for the first time

Climate change threatens orange production in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region

Gruppo Mec
Peter Mair on the development of the German-Italian company Gruppo M.EC.

"The heat in summer posed major challenges for us"

Mexico deploys troops to protect lime growers in Michoacan

Greek kakis seek alternative markets amid war escalation in the Middle East

Higher pack-outs on this year’s California Satsumas anticipated

South African citrus farmers pivot to juice market amid export challenges

Piet Hoek, Hars & Hagebauer B.V.

"Despite challenges successful start to pomelo season"

Steady drop in EU orange prices 2023-2024

Real Juice Company

Citrus sculptures for Spring Fest 2024

Florida’s main citrus region saw some of the strongest winds during Hurricane Milton

Turkish and Chinese mandarins can replace clementines

Russians risk facing shortage of Moroccan mandarins this winter

"The production of new tangerines is lower than usual, while current export demand remains stable"

There are only 20,000 tons of Greek Valencia oranges left for exports

Kyrgyzstan imported 127,000 tons of citrus fruits in the nine months of 2024

Adnan Pervez, of Greenfood Ibérica: "Food safety-focused retailers rely on certified suppliers"

"Clients who had been working with Egypt have switched to doing programs with Spanish oranges this year"

Mexican lime sizing to improve imminently

Isabelina: a new seedless Chilean mandarin variety

South African citrus industry explores solar and battery storage solutions

No new citrus greening disease in South Africa

Agriculture surveillance program for citrus disease in South Africa

Antonio Carmona, manager of Sunarán and president of Palmanaranja:

"Neither we nor Egypt want an oversupply that would make the campaign unprofitable for everyone"

Ian Albers takes over as chairman of Citrus NZ in Gisborne

Van Ooijen Citrus celebrates 50th anniversary

Heirs of Brazilian orange farmers lose London court appeal

Christian de Haas, Jaguar The Fresh Company, expects:

“A stable citrus season with higher prices”

Strong start for Texas citrus season

South Africa ramps up citrus disease surveillance amid EU trade dispute

Pakistan and China enhance citrus collaboration

European Union rejects request to cancel Nadorcott mandarin variety registration

Canadian PSP Investments in final stages of purchasing Citri & Co

Oscar van Turenhout, OV Fruit:

"Persimmon sales remain largely focused on immigrant communites"

"Overall fruit has been firmer, cleaner and most importantly sweeter, this is what customers expect when buying Australian produce"

Successful launch of a new Australian citrus brand into global and domestic markets

ORRi is awarded the Superior Taste Award's top prize for the second consecutive year

Juan Greyvenstein – Safresco South Africa

Rebranded Safresco reaches record 2024 volumes

Fruit donations help promote healthier eating amongst children and families

Brazil's citrus forecast dips for 2024/25 season

São Paulo's orange juicing season, 64% of this season's oranges are from the first crop

Godefroy Voisin, Magellan import

"The cooler temperatures have benefited the Orri mandarin"

Greek lemons intact after wildfires but in need of water

Naranjasyfrutas.com introduces a new service for professional traders

"The Navelina is still the most sought-after variety at the start of the citrus season"

Nanovel secures $900,000 in funding for fruit-harvesting robot development

Georgian citrus processing plant inaugurated in Adjara

Lemon prices in Azerbaijan soar due to poor weather and rising costs

Maintaining Brazil's leadership in citrus production with drip irrigation

Eutetranychus orientalis

New mite found in Sicilian citrus groves

Francois Alberts – Carinus Family Vineyards

“Everyone’s done picking mandarins by the time we start."

Egyptian citrus industry copes with the Red Sea crisis

Tjeerd Hoekstra, Dole Europe:

"High but flat price for South African oranges"

Florin Nicolae Belu, Iberia Fruit Fresh:

"We are expecting a very competitive season but we are confident in the quality and flavor of Spanish citrus"

The clementine season gets underway with the first Orogros and Clemenrubí clementines

"The lower supply from overseas and the smaller harvest point to a good clementine season until December"

Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Ets Meseguer

"We could easily sell twice as many oranges"

Stronger pricing on juice oranges this season

Clementine season about to start at Euro Gijbels

"We had to pick manually for the right balance between growth and productivity"

New merchandising solutions launch for citrus season