Pieter de Ruiter, 4Fruit Company:
Sector | Citrus
Jeroen Schenkels, de Groot fresh group:
Climate pressure reshapes citrus and vegetable sourcing strategies
Japan citrus annual
Japan’s citrus sector faces continuing structural decline
Morocco citrus annual
Morocco’s tangerine/mandarin production for MY 2025/26 expected to increase 4 percent
Hazelnut exports rise sharply, with Italy, Spain, and Germany as main markets
Georgian mandarin exports to Russia drop sharply in November 2025
Clemens Götzinger from Lindner Fruchtimport GmbH on this year's citrus season:
"Normal conditions without extreme weather are becoming increasingly rare"
Alba Soler, Iberian Premium Fruits:
"The best defense against complex seasons is truly differential quality"
Growing potential for Iranian citrus exports
"The citrus and pomegranate season are grappling with a mix of persistent challenges"
The Alizza Fruit enters its fourth season at an extraordinary moment
China citrus annual
Consumer demand will drive Chinese citrus production in (MY) 2025/25
Busy market in the first weeks of the Egyptian Navel season
Limoneira Fiscal Year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results
2025 represents a transformational year from lemons to avocados
Northeast India's exporters eye potential of Khasi oranges
New Spanish citrus range on offer at Dutch company
Florida’s citrus industry is showing signs of a strong revival
"Demand for Egyptian citrus has also increased in Latin America, especially Brazil"
Juanjo Minguet, manager of Frutas Minguet:
"In the first part of the season, we need varieties that adapt to the new climatic conditions"
European Commission cuts inspection rate for Egyptian citrus
India develops better seedless kinnow varieties
Shorter supply chains gain relevance in high-quality citrus segments
Dutch wholesaler focuses on quality with tree-ripened Greek oranges
Port of Dover Cargo strengthens role in UK fresh produce supply chain
Demand for locally grown oranges has surged in Rabat
Uzbekistan imports 1.1M tons of mandarins in 2025
Pakistan’s kinno exports continue to fall short due to regional tensions
GI-tagged Indi Lime from India exported to Oman for the first time
Brazilian orange juice export to US increase while, EU exports decline
Citrus and produce imports in Russia 2025
German BLE week 50:
'Relevance of Italian and Israeli mandarins expanded'
"Orange exports will be balanced across all markets"
"Valley Gold is gaining traction in Spain thanks to its high production volumes and appealing commercial window"
Türkiye mandarin exports reach US$614.99 million record
Turkey showcases BATEM-bred orange varieties
Malaga fruit and vegetable turnover falls to €633 million
Munich wholesale market:
"The entire Q4 was quite subdued compared to the previous year"
The first early variety is Moro
The harvest of Sicilian red oranges has begun
Moving into winter limes
Tom Leenheer, Van Ooijen Citrus:
“We are pleased to resume mandarin supplies from Egypt and Israel in January”
Ioana Daniela Paucian, Plus Berries:
"We are starting the Nova mandarin harvest, which is producing fewer volumes"
Pakistan citrus sector explores China-linked trade opportunities
Nepal tracks orange production data in Tanahun district
Mandarin harvest in Georgia faces export challenges amid political and logistical pressures
Vietnam pomelo import approval raises biosecurity concerns
Second freeze raises citrus damage concerns in Southeast
Leafy crops damaged by heavy rain and hail in the Spanish province of Almeria
European and Brazilian ports sign green corridor agreement
Peru Special: Agrícola Pampa Baja
25 years of producing and exporting avocados, table grapes, pomegranates, and mandarins in southern Peru
Rene Bouman, Sour Supplier by FMI:
"Finding balance after a challenging year in the lime market"
Andreu Mir, Anecoop France:
"Longer import seasons are hurting European producers"
“South Africa citrus growers remained committed to U.S. market despite tariffs”
Imported fruit prices rise in Herat after Pakistan border closures
Mexican lemon production surpasses 3.2 million tons
Iran exports over 23,000 tons of kiwi and citrus in 2025
Pakistan allows kinnow and potato exports to CIS via Iran route
Barbera International
"The blood orange campaign is entering its peak"
Genesis Fresh presents new mandarin varieties across Spain:
"Havva and Sigal are designed to deliver high performance and a superior consumer experience"
"Export volumes will depend mainly on the intentions of each importing country"
China overtakes Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan produce imports
HLB disease continues to reshape global citrus production strategies
Limoré
"We will start exporting lemons to Great Britain, Norway, and Germany immediately"
Egypt ships over 4,000 tons of lemons to Qatar in 2024/25
Citrus tops Egypt’s agricultural exports with over 2 million tons
Queensland grower develops yuzu and niche citrus production
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retail produce ads rise 7 percent with focus on winter vegetables
Vietnam growers in Bac Ninh shift from lychee to citrus
Aktalanfruit expands team and product range
“Customers from as far as Belgium and Germany are finding their way to our new branch at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt”
Special Peru: Packing del Carmen provides packing services to exporting companies
"As we do not have our own production, we can guarantee clients the priority for their fruit"
South Africa expands lime production in Limpopo
Orange juice producer adds pension fund as minority shareholder
Demand picked up for Florida grapefruit
New marketing campaign for Cuties launches
Parallel Fresh launched in August
“We are less of a middleman and more of a facilitator across the entire chain”
German BLE week 49
'Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold form the basis of the domestic range'
Profitability report - December 2025:
U.S. outlook shows pressure on apples and uncontracted potatoes
Morocco boosts mandarin and clementine exports to Germany
Tight lime supply expected until February
UK court rules Brazilian orange grower claims time-barred
Brazilian orange crop forecast reduced to 295 million boxes
Lemon harvest underway in greenhouse of Turkestan
Joan Antoni Caballol, General Manager of Sando Clementine:
"Good Sando clementine season on the cards, despite hail damage"
Pakistan sets 300,000 ton kinnow export target
Peru Special
"The day Peru sets out to export everything it produces, it can change the international chessboard"
India considers daily freight link for Anantapur horticulture
Final production volume of South Africa mandarin crop is 53.5 million cartons
Brazil citrus trials show higher yields with Agrarius technology
Pakistan resumes potato and kinnow exports via Iran route
South Africa lifts Q2 fruit export value to US$3.69 billion
Oranges take center stage at Food Africa, Egypt
Fabian Brinker from Früchte-Brinker-Service:
"Planned minimum wage increase will make it considerably more difficult to acquire new customers"
ProNatura takes an interest in exotic Sicilian products
"We need to prepare tomorrow's production"
Adverse rains and slow European market make for difficult start to Greek citrus season
Jordan reviews costs in tomato and lemon supply chain
Melvin Middelham, GreenFruit:
"Organic ginger and turmeric available year-round"
“Indian orange exports continue flowing despite thin margins”
Citrus Dashboard EU:
Spain orange price drops to €81/100 kg in October
Larger size organic Satsumas see steady shipments
Can Greek clementines fill the gap for Spanish and Turkish supply?
"Reports of significant quality issues with clementines from competing countries"
Indian growers challenge reduced fruit crop insurance payouts
Pakistan waives requirements to speed kinnow exports via Iran
Mandarin imports surge across Russian regions, with one contaminated shipment detected
U.S. fruit ads show mango and blueberry price increases
Ghana welcomes U.S. removal of tariffs on farm exports
Egypt’s strawberry exports to Russia rise 150 percent
Special Peru
The grapevine lady
Syria’s coastal citrus sector reports 38 percent decline
Belize assesses new citrus varieties during industry review
U.S. team tests citrus compound for inflammation treatment
German BLE week 48
'The presence of French shipments expanded noticeably, with domestic cauliflower leading the way overall'
Bac Ninh expands controlled fruit zones for export markets
South African citrus exports up 22% in 2025
India’s dry spell slows citrus growth in Kangra
China expands Majia pomelo production and exports
Strong supply and demand on California lemons
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
"As Italian quality dips, demand for Peruvian grapes rises"
Peru surpasses Chile in blueberry, grape, and avocado exports
Russia’s Krasnodar region reports 17 percent drop in fruit imports in 2025
Morocco’s mandarin exports to Russia rise 74%
California Halos mandarin season off to a good start despite rain events
María Dolores Pelegrín, Apemar:
"Lemon sales are slow right now, but the shortage of supply might soon become noticeable"
The UPV has launched the first pilot plant for citrus agrivoltaics in the Valencia Region
Blueberry prices stay weak as South African vegetable demand lifts
Mexican Army and National Guard continuously monitor the lemon route in Tierra Caliente
Specialty crop costs rise faster than prices in U.S.
Fortuna and RedSayra varieties in Basilicata (Italy)
First strawberries of the season drive autumn sales
Shoppers invited to celebrate holiday nostalgia with California navels
Turkey boosts lemon exports to Russia
Brazilian citrus trials report higher Agrarius yields
