Rene Bouman: "Fruit Attraction São Paulo offers potential for all of South America"
Sector | Citrus
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
"We have had to redouble our efforts to supply the market with quality lemons"
Brazilian citrus study quantifies carbon storage in groves and soil
Indian rainfall improves mango crop outlook in Kangra
Moroccan mandarin exports forecast at 550,000 tons for 2025/26
Peter Bouman, FMI supplier, about Brazilian lime supply:
Brazil's expanded lime acreage hits full production, putting pressure on prices
Italy will be among the top three producers in the Mediterranean
Eurosemillas achieves licensing milestone for Tang Gold in Italy
César Claramonte
Clasol Group integrates the cooperative Cofru
Week 11 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Egyptian oranges arrive on the market while blueberry prices rebound
Egypt increases exports to Gulf as conflict disrupts trade
Andrés Londoño, Fedecítricos:
Organic lime and exports present opportunities for the Colombian citrus industry
California heat advances strawberries and pressures vegetables and citrus
Alessandro Ottolini, sales manager of Naranjas Ché:
"A product being organic is no longer the only factor helping stand out in terms of value"
Russia imports citrus and exotic fruit as pest findings trigger treatments
Pakistan potato and kinnow exports disrupted by Gulf shipping suspensions
Citrus-Gel at Foodex Japan 2026
An Italian-Japanese partnership in the citrus juice industry
Brazil sends fresh produce to Cape Verde by direct cargo flight
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
South African grape and stonefruit exports delayed in Middle East
Reem El Rahmany, Egyptian citrus exporter
"We have proven that quality is our safety net"
Veracruz weather conditions push lime pricing higher
Brazilian orange juice stocks increase after 2025/26 crop
Post-harvest citrus solutions to be showcased in California
Florida citrus sector faces worst drought in 25 years
The analysis of Giuseppe Galluccio - Gruppo La California
"Highly-volatile citrus campaign due to extreme weather events and non-EU competitors"
Strong consumption of citrus in Canada, even when prices fluctuate
Hundreds of containers “floating around” waiting for instructions
Diverting from Middle East will trigger tremendous domino effect
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Georgia citrus growers diversify beyond satsumas
José Antonio García, director of Ailimpo:
"Spanish lemon dominates the European market with a share of more than 90% this season"
Laser-etched limes introduced to guide slicing for beer bottles
Fabio Alves - Farm Taste:
"I assist growers with sales in both the UK and Dutch markets"
Profitability report - March 2026:
Apple producers unprofitable while pistachio growers remain profitable
Patrick Hughes - SAOS:
"We expect export tonnages to be comparable to last year”
Delayed impact of rainfall on Moroccan citrus fruits
Over 1 million livelihoods depend on Vietnam’s citrus sector
Good quality but tighter crops for Florida Valencias and tangerines
Belize fruit and vegetable prices shift, with watermelon down 23.5%
Bulgarian pepper prices rise 58% as citrus prices fall
Il Girasole Soc. Coop.
"Citrus production down by as much as 70% in cyclone-prone areas, deliveries abroad suspended"
Egyptian orange exports to the Gulf and Asia continue through alternative routes
Portugal Algarve agriculture generates US$880 million in 2023
Malaysian mandarin prices drop after Chinese New Year
Valencian citrus exports exceeded €1,000 million at the start of the season
Luciana Zamora of Zamora Citrus:
"Organic lemon supply falls short of European demand"
Air raid sirens sound, but Cyprus fresh produce sector operates normally
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
California navels moving into late-season varieties
Panama opens market to Egyptian citrus exports
South Africa flags issues in Eastern Cape citrus and macadamia projects
QUT study investigates genetic traits in citrus
“Demand for limes, in relation to the volumes arriving, remained stable and high”
Kyrgyzstan tests citrus and berry crops for climate adaptation
Bulgaria seizes smuggled cigarettes hidden in citrus truck
BGP International
"Shipping costs have also risen sharply, surcharges and discharging goods at closest ports are a wildcard"
Victorian farm manager wins 2026 citrus emerging leader award
Indian imports of Egyptian citrus decreasing daily
"Many big players are holding back their imported stocks for better prices"
Alberto Ramirez, Managing Director of GFUnion:
"Citrus is giving us further opportunities for market and product diversification"
Diversification of citrus origins as strategic leverage amid climate and market tension
“We receive many unexpected inquiries for organic oranges, but prioritize long-term partnerships over spot deals”
Alain Alarcón, Banagrumes – Spanish mandarins face a sharp drop in volumes
“The hardest thing today is finding the goods”
Maria Malagrinò, president of Agrifaam in Calabria
"We ended the citrus fruit season by focusing on stability, planning, and Northern European markets"
Manuel Baides, CEO of Author Fresh (Fruta de Autor):
"All programs have been canceled and for now there is no real possibility of exporting citrus to the Persian Gulf"
"Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have an indirect impact on our season"
U.S. study links berries, apples and citrus to higher well-being
Brazilian orange juice inventories rise 75.4% by end of 2025
Miguel León Inurrietegui, Fundo El Paraíso:
Peruvian mandarin sector focuses on quality, not growth
“Spain’s mandarin season under pressure as southern hemisphere window expands”
Lighter forecast for 2026 Ojai Pixies
La Unió
In February, Europe rejected six citrus shipments from Egypt, Turkey, and Brazil
Adelaide cold store set support South Australian citrus and grape exports
Australia’s 557 ha Nericon Citrus orchard near Griffith for sale
HLB detection triggers new citrus quarantine in Ramona, California
California growers report pressure from imports, costs, and buyer consolidation
Silvana Sorlí, of Frutas Sorli:
"Sales have slowed due to the arrival of oranges and mandarins from Egypt and Morocco"
War in the Middle East complicates the Egyptian orange season at a crucial timing
Citrofood
Citrus fruits processed and exported worldwide
California mandarin volume good despite some fruit drop
No civilian damage from drone attack in British military base