Sector | Citrus
A ray of hope in the battle against citrus greening
Hernán Vicuña, Agrovic:
"Many attractive markets were flooded with cherries, which affected their performance"
Imported citrus demand heats up in India as summer intensifies
Turkey and Egypt double their exports of small citrus to the EU
Indian lemon prices surge in two states as heatwave tightens supply
Natalie King - Vitafresh Produce:
"Marsh grapefruit is an older variety, but it is still very highly valued in certain markets"
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Producers urge EU treaty review after European mandarins lose 19 per cent market share
Croatian fruit and vegetable sector faces low self-sufficiency
Week 16 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
South African grapefruits arrive earlier, while Queen apple supply increases
Alessandro Barbera, owner and general manager of the eponymous group
Sicilian Rhaetus melon in the spotlight for its new campaign, with attention also to table grapes
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
Brazilian orange growers face rising costs ahead of 2026/27 season
Vietnamese pomelos arrive in Australia for the first time
New Zealand satsuma mandarin season starts with strong supply
South African citrus exports projected at 215 million cartons
"Introducing Onix in South Africa shows how innovation can travel between hemispheres"
Christo de Jong – CAPAC
In a season of rising costs, packhouse focuses on unlocking value
German BLE week 15:
'Increased supply of domestic asparagus inevitably led to falling prices'
Saudi Arabia opens fruit market to Brazilian exports
Christo Naudé – Malelane Citrus
Top-notch lemon season makes way for tricky grapefruit
Egyptian citrus exports rely on Ain Sokhna port logistics
Spanish Verna lemon prices could rise sharply due to limited availability and strong demand
Vietnam gains Chinese access for pomelo and lemon exports
U.S. expands citrus greening quarantine areas in California
"Georgia fruit production declines while grape harvest reaches record in 2025"
Fontestad increased its sales, profits, and employment
Underwhelming campaign for Egyptian orange exports to Asia
South African lemon exports to the Middle East continue at slower pace
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
Uzbekistan and Portugal expand agricultural cooperation in technology and trade
Vietnam begins grapefruit exports to Australia with first shipment
Last call for Greek lemons
U.S. sets new definition for seedless lemons in grading standards
Early start for Argentinian organic lemon crop
Bruna Brasileiro, from Happy Fruit (Brazil):
"Limes are increasing their market share in Europe at the expense of lemons"
South Africa updates citrus export rules to China
Indian apple and orange prices rise on import disruptions
South Africa citrus exports face market and logistics pressure
Vietnamese pomelo exports to Australia begin after approval
Brazilian orange crop reaches 292.94 million boxes
Port terminals prepare for 2026 South Africa citrus exports
Uzbekistan onion prices fall sharply in April, while greenhouse vegetables prices rise
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
US produce ads decline 10% on the back of strong fruit promotions
South Korean fruit area declines 1% as farming population ages
U.S. citrus forecast lifts orange and lemon volumes
Pietro Buongiorno, president of the Rocca Imperiale Consortium of Member Lemon Producers:
"We expect the campaign to conclude early, by mid-May"
Il Girasole Soc. Coop. (Italy)
"Despite all predictions of a stop, the blood orange season continues”
Suspension of Iranian exports to Gulf markets is an opportunity for Egyptian citrus
Protect the journey, not just the fruit
“Good post-harvest practice is about protecting all the work that has already gone into the fruit"
German BLE week 14:
'Paprika prices often trended downward'
U.S. growers plant CRISPR citrus trees against greening
Taiwanese Murcott orange exports to Malaysia limited
Climate challenges meet strong market demand
A closer look at the Tucumán lemon season
Ive Lambert, ADW Fresh Trade:
"Air freight costs for products like mangetout peas rise by 50 per cent"
Kenya develops gooseberry value chain for income growth
Pakistan gains Russian market access for Punjab potatoes
Nicolás Martínez, Agrocítricos del Valle:
Lower supply increases Tahiti lime prices on the international market
West Bank agricultural products gain access to Saudi market
Georgian freeze reduces citrus quality and damages trees
Vietnamese lemon and mandarin prices reach multi-year highs
Mexican lime supply expected to see improvements
Gerardo Diana: "Specification changes respect tradition with an eye to the future"
PGI blood oranges on the market for a few more weeks
Team from WilkoFruit visits Brazil:
"A behind-the-scenes look at limes, grapes, mangoes, and ginger"
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Spanish oranges arrive earlier, while demand remains sluggish during the Qingming Festival
Israel export disruptions halt herb, citrus, and avocado shipments
Canada opens to Indian mango, pomegranate, orange, and garlic
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
"Egyptian orange prices are more stable compared to last year"
Nahuel Lavino, FAMA:
"It's going to be a tough year for those who only sell mandarins as a commodity"
Waldir Promícia, of Itacitrus:
"Brazil is the only country supplying limes to Europe all year round"
Mauricio Lopez, of Go Fresh Produce
Smaller volume from Mexico and more opportunities for Colombia in Tahiti lime market
François Moran, Tropibana
Lime price drop is "as sudden as it is inexplicable"
Chinese citrus output exceeds 70 million tons as exports expand
Florida delegation urges EPA review of citrus rootstock to combat HLB
Vincenzo Ambrosio and Giorgio Donnarumma of Milan-based Nuovafrutta
“Behind every great product are exceptional people"
German BLE Week 13:
'Availability of Spanish oranges declined'
Rene Bouman: "Fruit Attraction São Paulo offers potential for all of South America"
"Lime volumes exceed seasonal expectations"
Paulov Sifuentes Fernández, Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos:
"We aim to export Peruvian lemons from November to April, when Mexico and Colombia have less fruit"
Russia rejects Moroccan citrus consignments over labeling issues and pest detection
Florida citrus land sales reach $204.9 million
South African citrus exports expected at 210–215 million cartons in 2026
Daniël Bosman – Werda Cargo
Freight forwarder foresees steady diesel supply as fruit exports ramp up in May
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce:
"The average delay this year is close to two weeks and in many cases four weeks which lime cannot handle"
Ronaldo Araújo, Sebastião da Manga:
Record prices and new opportunities in citrus fruits and exotics boost Brazil's export presence
Abdessalem Najar of Zündorf & Zerres GmbH on the exotic fruit trade:
"Following last year’s Lemon Snacks, mangosteen and jackfruit are now clearly all the rage"
South African citrus exports face diesel supply risks
California Valencia orange forecast set at 17.0 million cartons
Sean Thackeray – River Bioscience & XSIT:
"We are a leader in sustainable agriculture within the Southern African market"
Kyrgyzstan fruit and vegetable imports from China reach 182 million dollars in early 2026
German BLE week 12:
'Moroccan and Turkish mandarins have disappeared from the market in some areas'
Belize banana output rises while citrus declines in Q4 2025
Óscar Portilla, of De Los Ángeles Produce:
"Tahiti lime prices have dropped after the high levels of previous seasons"
Cautiously more optimistic outlook for South Africa citrus exports to the U.S.
The Mercosur-EU agreement creates new opportunities for Uruguay's fruit sector
Global orange juice demand weakens as market uncertainty grows
Texas citrus harvest advances as drought limits irrigation
Improved quality but very low sales for Greek Valencia oranges
Vietnam imports US$220 million in grapes from China in 2025
Ireland's trade in fresh produce shows a continued reliance on imports
CUPS grapefruit still shipping from Florida
Henk Nijhoff, Exsa Europe:
"Lime market recovers after dip, but quality differences remain wide"
Miguel Barber, Pomelos MBC:
"Grapefruit consumption has decreased, but our turnover has increased by 25%"
Daniel Badger - Vitafresh Produce:
“No grower has enough lemons to satisfy the global demand"
Russia rejects pomelo and pear shipments over labeling violations
Heat causes bloom concerns for California citrus growers
China Ouying village shifts to navel orange production
ICAR-CCRI partners on disease-free citrus plants
Greek citrus exports move closer to Thailand market access
Russia sharply increases citrus imports from South Korea in early 2026
Marta Bentancur, of Upefruy:
"Citrus production will increase by 10-15% or more"
Gamma Fruit Company SAC and Agro Gamarra SAC
Peru plans to export more mandarins in 2026 with a focus on the Americas
Sam Vaisala - Sai World:
“If one market doesn’t work, we move into another.”
Week 12 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Chilean plum prices rebound, while New Zealand apple prices decline
Egypt’s citrus exports exceed 2.2 million tons in 2025
Australian floods hit macadamia, avocado, and citrus production
U.S. Fresno State developing robotic citrus harvesting system
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
Indian hail and rain damage fruit and vegetable crops in Maharashtra
South Korean greenhouse growers face rising fuel costs and lower returns
"We are unable to fulfill all orders due to logistical disruptions"
German BLE Week 11:
'Italian cauliflower dominated the market, followed by French shipments'
Syria expands tropical fruit production alongside citrus
Elle Aggeletos - Venus Citrus
Citrus grower gearing up for a promising season
New centrifuge targets HLB impact on citrus juice processing
Permeable ground covers offer weed control and soil benefits beyond the greenhouse
Savannah prepares for citrus imports with expanded cold chain
Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Ets Meseguer