Sector | Citrus
Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply
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'Spanish deliveries of clementines somewhat scarce at times'
7th largest exporter in the world
Peru is the 2nd largest mandarin exporter in the southern hemisphere
The phytosanitary protocols for exporting Peruvian mandarin to Vietnam have been established
New marketing campaign for Cuties mandarins
Citrus fruit statistics:
EU orange prices drop 17.83% in 2024, while Greece sees 30.18% rise
Pakistan launches $5.4 million initiative to boost citrus production and exports
Opportunities for Turkish citrus exporters this season
"Our proximity to key markets helps mitigate logistics costs"
Egyptian orange and mandarin seasons kick off soon
Álvaro Lara, from Agricultura Extraterrestre S.L.:
"We have started with organic Clemenules, which we will continue to work until mid-December"
Horticultural Development Council: insufficient investment for expansion
Zimbabwe has the world's fastest-growing blueberry industry
Roberto Latorre, Gloria Agro Foods:
With our own lime production in Peru, we aim to establish a foothold in Europe
California clementine supply increasing
World Citrus Organisation 2024-25 northern hemisphere citrus forecast
Meghalaya exports first consignment of Khasi Mandarin oranges to Dubai
Iran's horticulture exports reach $3 billion annually
Decline in Tahiti lime prices and U.S. reliance on Brazilian orange juice
IJOOZ strengthens Egypt operations with key business development appointment
Jorge Flores, Sales Manager at Vit Citrus
Annual revenue generated by Mexican citrus sector estimated at between 10 and 12 million dollars
Florida develops greening-resistant grapefruit hybrids to aid citrus recovery
Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024
Agrumi-Gel
"Decay and rapid rotting of citrus fruits freshly harvested from the trees"
Cyprus faces urgent threat as vector for devastating citrus disease detected
Teso orange farmers seek Museveni's support on costs and market access
Quico Peiró, from Cañamás Hermanos:
"The amount of water accumulated, while not ordinary, won't be catastrophic for the rural environment"
Jeju's mandarin industry adapts to climate challenges with subtropical crops
Georgian mandarin export sees significant increase
Swift action saves $10m citrus shipment after cold treatment failure
Pakistani fruit exporters hit by delayed tax refunds and liquidity crunch
Himachal Pradesh boosts horticulture with focus on high-value fruits and innovation
Jean-Michel Lassabe, Apifood:
"We are diversifying our range of citrus fruits with leaf Clementine and lemons from Portugal"
"Spanish floods have created a supply disruption"
"The licences still available are already limited and are expected to be filled within the next two years".
Leanri mandarin already grown on 3,000 hectares in Spain, with over 20,000 tons expected this season
New sweeter grapefruit variety
Quality may be affected in the coming days and further reduce the Clemenules harvest.
Floods in southern Tarragona cause no major damage to citrus crops
Dominican Republic to launch table grape exports in 2024
Georgia’s agricultural exports grow amid reliance on Russia
Chilean Murcott season extends through Thanksgiving
Don Limon GmbH at the start of the Chinese pomelo season:
"It is currently a challenge to get goods in the desired calibers"
Southern African citrus exports drop amid local demand and trade challenges
For the first time in four years, Amur Region of Russia receives grapefruit from China
Belize to classify citrus greening as national disaster to protect agriculture
Brazilian fruit exports surge in October, boosting trade surplus
Brazil’s orange juice exports surge in revenue despite declining volumes
European potato harvest nears completion amid lower yields and shifting demand
Citrus fruit statistics:
EU orange prices drop 9.24% in September amid supply constraints
Mountain Fire causes concerns over avocados and lemons in Ventura County
Montague Farms expands citrus and grape exports to Korea under KAFTA
Mazandaran boosts citrus exports by 37%, reaching 11,000 tons
California citrus continues to face headwinds in export markets globally
Michoacán seeks to export lemon to Sweden
Sando clementine will begin planting South Africa
"Weather permitting, this year we'll be able to harvest the Sando earlier and serve a bigger market"
Karlsruhe wholesale market:
"There has been a small gap for the overseas Orris recently"
Colombia sees mixed produce price trends in October amid supply shifts
Citrus Management Committee:
"The campaign hasn't been brought to a halt by the floods. All warehouses in Valencia are operational and guarantee supply to the EU"
Mexican lime supply increasing again
Afghanistan promotes alternative crops to replace poppy cultivation
"Jinqiu Shatangju tangerines have become a popular variety with high market acceptance"
The Polar Express
Launching themed navel orange promotion for the holidays
Early-maturing Nanfeng orange aims to revitalize China’s citrus industry
David Maticorena, CEO and founder of Agrocitrus
Water crisis in northern Peru has posed significant challenges for lime producers
Soi Ha grapefruit prices plummet over 80% amid market saturation
"Demand for Greek citrus is strong at the moment"
Local governments have introduced a series of measures to boost the citrus industry
"Red-heart kiwifruit production has decreased, as more farmers shrift to citrus planting"
Miguel Sanz, of Naranjas Miguelito:
"Importers would be doing us a disservice if the situation with Egyptian oranges were to be repeated after the Valencia disaster"
Ulcinj mandarin harvest drops 60% due to weather and pests
Storm hits Spanish farms, affecting citrus supply and raising concerns in Germany
Azienda Agricola Arcoria
"Organic cultivation is an ethical choice to which we are fully committed"
"This year, Egypt is the place to go for quality clementines"
Uzbekistan's lemon imports reach 14,800 tons in 2024
Francisco V. Gea, from Belsán:
"The onslaught of Turkish and Egyptian lemon imports has slowed down the demand for Spanish lemons"
“Mexican lime prices expected to rise slightly over December holiday period in the U.S.”
Algarve citrus yield up 10 percent despite challenges
“Strong start for clementines”
“Moderate demand for navelinas, despite floods in Valencia”
"We had been unable to operate for a week because of the power cuts".
"The situation is chaotic and there's a severe shortage of clementines, oranges and kakis"
Smaller-sized oranges kick off start of California navel season
Tunisia's citrus production to rise by 5.2% in 2024/2025, exports increase
The Alifresca Group is standing strong: interview with CEO Vladimir Cob Sevilla
"We have not experienced any significant issues with citrus fruits"
Fiji aims to boost fruit sector with global partnerships and local projects
Egypt's mandarin exports to Poland soar, doubling to record high
Dundee citrus growers association thrives through a century of challenges
Rising lemon production in China's Anyue county
Moroccan Gharb clementines arrive on the market
"We're starting the season below market price"
Citrus transitions from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere
Flooding in Spain may reduce volume of Moroccan citrus coming to the U.S.
Jamaica citrus producer hit by disease and shrinking farmland
Update on the impact of the storms in Spain
It is still impossible to access most of the fields affected by the floods in Valencia to assess the damage
The Pirracchio company markets citrus fruits under the Marco Polo brand name
Lack of planning does not help to identify market trends and opportunities
MIguel Gonzalez (MG Fruit): "Supply of Spanish mandarins and oranges will definitely take a hit"
"Lemon market turned out totally different than anticipated"
Grapefruit export challenges and recovery highlighted at 2025 CGA Citrus Summit
German-Spanish companies on the consequences of storm Dana:
'Serious losses in volume for persimmons and clementines expected'
Brazil's orange juice exports up in value, down in volume amid weather woes
Jean-Paul Mancel, APRODEC
"Water scarcity could become our biggest problem"
Croatia's mandarin harvest challenged by heat, impacting crop and timelines
Syria's citrus production drops amid challenges and conflicting estimates
Peru exported a record volume of mandarins this year
Clementine gauges range from I to III
"We are supplying five 1000 kg pallets to each market"
Loss of life, crop and infrastructure damage over wide areas of eastern South Africa
Farmers count the cost after three weeks of hail and wind
Georgian tangerine exports see significant increase
Pre-cut fruit will become more important than ready-to-eat fruit"
Bama wants to significantly increase the share of Norwegian fruit and vegetables in the coming years
Interview with Silvia Magliocco
Sicilian lemon sector in the midst of many problems, but optimism prevails
Tajikistan is set to expand citrus farming with over 113 hectares of new orchards
Global market shifts boost Australian citrus with higher juice prices amid shortages
Vietnamese orange growers face financial losses as fruit prices plummet
Guillermo Aranda, from SAT Cítricos Málaga:
"Production will be lower, so prices shouldn't fall, even if volumes increase in the coming weeks"
Limpopo's Zebediela citrus estate receives $170 080 boost for revitalization
Sharon Veroone, Micofruit:
"Kaki season literally treading water due to severe weather"
“We only export fruit to Russia, we don’t do other markets.”
Kouga dam crisis: water allocations cut, threatening Gamtoos Valley agriculture
FreshPlaza Global Focus on Citrus
Brazilian fruits hitch a ride on F1 cargo planes to European markets
Innovative farming boosts harvest and income in China's Huidong County
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
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”
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
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
