Citrus-Gel at Foodex Japan 2026
Sector | Citrus
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
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
Reem El Rahmany, Egyptian citrus exporter
"We have proven that quality is our safety net"
Hundreds of containers “floating around” waiting for instructions
Diverting from Middle East will trigger tremendous domino effect
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"
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"
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”
Good quality but tighter crops for Florida Valencias and tangerines
Belize fruit and vegetable prices shift, with watermelon down 23.5%
Delayed impact of rainfall on Moroccan citrus fruits
Over 1 million livelihoods depend on Vietnam’s citrus sector
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
Valencian citrus exports exceeded €1,000 million at the start of the season
Portugal Algarve agriculture generates US$880 million in 2023
Malaysian mandarin prices drop after Chinese New Year
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
Luciana Zamora of Zamora Citrus:
"Organic lemon supply falls short of European demand"
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
Miguel León Inurrietegui, Fundo El Paraíso:
Peruvian mandarin sector focuses on quality, not growth
Brazilian orange juice inventories rise 75.4% by end of 2025
“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
Fresh produce trade in Cyprus holds steady despite military retaliation
China’s fruit market: Quality demand grows as domestic competition rises
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 27 Feb:
Retail produce ads dip 3% as grapes lead fruit promotions
Heavy rain disrupts UK fruit and vegetable supply
Why origin labelling is important for Florida citrus
Oliver Brantl, Guadex:
"The lower citrus supply, exacerbated by the weather, has kept prices high"
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Bangladeshi lemon prices rise as Srimangal supply declines
East Coast demand for organic mandarins jumps
Unseasonal rain damages 3,481 hectares of crops in Vidarbha
Brazil’s Port of Pecém fruit exports rise 14% in 2025, led by melons
Francois Myburgh – Impala Citrus
Lemons shine, but on grapes, it’s challenging
RAK Fruits builds Dutch–Egyptian bridge
"Our company might be young, but the experience behind it goes back decades"
Sampling of fresh Florida grapefruit in Orlando this weekend
"Mandarin yield increased by around 40 to 50 per cent"
Cecelia Packing Corporation president retires
Four Seasons Fruit Supply (FSFS) celebrates 10-year anniversary
“Working directly with growers pays off”
Federal District to send 16 producers to Fruit Attraction
Consumer convenience drives fruit breeding in the years to come
Jean Michel Lassabe, Apifood
Reactivity as a lever for performance in bad weather
Monitoring more than one million citrus trees with the help of AI
South African citrus exports rise as stronger rand squeezes margins
Grape and citrus imports rise in 2025, while nut supplies decline to Kyrgyzstan
Spanish blood oranges return to European winter market
Growing conditions push back start of Ojai Pixie season
Henk Vlaeminck, Van Dijk Foods:
“Citrus is arriving from all sides, but quality and demand are under pressure”
Miguel Sanz, from Naranjas Miguelito, on the situation of citrus fruit in Andalusia after the storms:
"Many buyers are waiting for citrus fields to dry out so that the harvest can be resumed"
"Mandarins turned out to be the standout performers this season"
U.S. maintains 10% tariff on Argentine lemons
Florida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses
Israeli researchers use CRISPR to reduce grapefruit bitterness
Greek Deputy Minister inaugurates AI citrus sorting line in Greece
“Citrus map is changing rapidly”
German BLE week 7:
'First Minneola oranges from Israel expected in week 8'
Florida freeze damage raises melanose risk in citrus
South African zero tariffs to China hinge on phytosanitary protocols
South African citrus navigates regulatory and trade pressure
Unique citrus assortment creates added value
Belgian importer focuses on exclusive citrus varieties
Bangladeshi lemon prices climb to US$1.22 per four
No competition for Greek lemons in the Eastern European markets
Algarve citrus growers face 25 to 40% losses after adverse weather
South African agricultural exports reach US$15.1bn in 2025
Bulgarian orange retail prices remain higher than Greece and Romania
From a period of drought to one of incessant rain
Artichoke fields underwater, and early citrus fruit drops in Sardinia
Uzbekistan introduces temporarily reduced import duties on citrus fruit for juice production
Vietnam expects 1,700 tons of mandarins for Lunar New Year
Cambodia suspends orange sales bearing national emblem
Invaio Sciences and Fundecitrus partner on HLB control in Brazil
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 13 Feb:
U.S. retail ad volumes rise 6% during seasonal demand
South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion
The analysis of agronomist Corrado Vigo
"Cyclone Harry reshapes the future of citrus farming in the Catania Plain"
Limited edition citrus olive oil unveiled
Recent storms in Spain have impacted approximately 40,000 hectares
Stuttgart Wholesale Market:
"Early variety change for clementines"
German BLE week 6:
'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'
Andres Ribas, FruitOne Europe:
"Exciting transition expected for citrus from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere"
Nicolás Martínez, Agrocítricos del Valle:
Colombia aims to increase its processed lime sales to Europe
Peak season for Red Beauty mandarin slowing down, Yellow Beauty filling the gap
Moroccan lemon exports up 80% In 2024/25
Bhutan mandarin exports hit by fruit drop and advance payments
"India's mandarin imports to strengthen as local Kinnow availability contracts"
Sergio Orobal, from Catman Fresh, highlights the rise in demand for Queen mandarins:
"Potential impact of rainfall on Andalusian citrus and its effect on the market currently under review"
Germán Vergara, ProChile:
"German customers prioritize long-term relationships and trust"
EU adopts citrus safeguard mechanism under Mercosur trade deal
