Sector | Citrus
Citrus science professor Malcolm Manners retires after 44 years
Vicente Bayona, CEO of Tropical Bayper:
"Valencian avocado is gaining ground in Spain, and importers are increasingly interested in it"
Morocco rises as global produce export leader
Greek kiwifruit exports hit record, exports for apples and tomatoes increased
China emerges as a main supplier
Fruit imports to Kazakhstan soar in 2024
Leanri mandarin expected to close the 2025 campaign with around 20,000 tons in Spain
"The market needs varieties with their own identity, capable of offering a superior consumer experience"
Citran: The citrus revolution that was born in the heart of Seville
"Our focus on pigmented oranges is delivering strong results, even with discounters"
Lavhengwa Nemaorani – Muka Tangi Farm
“I’m the example that rural development does work”
Mandarins continue to move, even with consumer uncertainty over economic climate
Chile plans to export 11% more citrus this season
Néstor Tisocco, Nobel:
"There's a very strong demand for oranges worldwide"
citrus under protective screen
CUPS system expands to more citrus varieties
Daniela Ivanova - VitaFresh Exports
"At the moment we have a few containers of lemons en route to the UK"
Tahiti lime prices rise as processing demand grows
Tarros Group
Building tailored logistics in the Mediterranean through innovation and strategy
Organic produce in U.S. costs 52.6% more on average
Ronaldo Araújo, Sebastião da Manga:
Weather conditions affect Brazilian growers
Florida citrus growers monitor Trump trade impacts
German BLE week 15:
'Asparagus sales have not really taken off yet'
Frost affects Turkish fruit production in 36 provinces
"It's estimated that the damage throughout the country exceeds 575 million euros"
Caviar lime gains ground in Brazil’s fine dining scene
Ernesto Machancoses, of Citrus Rosso:
"We expect significant growth in the consumption of pigmented oranges"
Ahmed Salah, Egyptian citrus exporter
"The toughness of this season is far beyond what we imagined"
Ideal for the H&R and big retail channels
Two new clementine juice mixes now available
Severe frost impact on Turkish apricots, cherries, grapes, peaches, walnuts and potentially citrus
Etna's Terra dei Limoni
"The Sicilian lemon that stays productive even in summer"
The grace period for illegal Sigal plantations ends on May 1
Genesis Fresh and TEO prepare legal action against unauthorized Sigal mandarin growers
South African horticulture rebounds in 2024 as global trade shifts
California stone fruit enters Vietnamese market
Georgia sees vegetable production drop, fruit output rise in 2024
Investment backs Australian fruit sector growth and agri-tech advances
Giorgio Donnarumma, of Nuovafrutta:
"Avocado, mango and lime markets pick up after Ramadan, but with caution"
Promoting reliable and efficient collaborations to compete in the markets
São Paulo orange crop down 25% to near-record low
Florida releases six new citrus varieties with improved HLB tolerance
Egypt exports 2.7M tons of produce in Q1 2025
Spain signs a protocol to export cherries to China
Photo Report: Freskon 2025
National Retail Report
Spring produce ads rise 7% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Mpumalanga farm adopts solar to cut diesel use
Global lemon prices surge after Turkish export halt
Light rains ease citrus irrigation but drought continues
Uzbekistan launches national support program for lemon growers
Florida orange forecast holds at 11.6M boxes, 36% below last season
Brazil orange crop at 230.87M boxes, second lowest in 37 years
Riverbend:
"With the right strategy, Spanish citrus can position itself in premium segments of the Japanese market"
Week 15 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
U.S. orange prices up due to lower arrivals, while falling blueberry prices boosted sales
Shirley Carrión Ponce, GoExport:
Peru's avocado season started late but with higher volumes
Turkey lifts temporary ban on lemon exports after farmers' appeals
$10 million distributed from real estate joint venture
Ignacio García, from Glamfruits:
"After a difficult citrus season, the markets are already eager for stone fruit and watermelon"
German BLE week 14:
'South African deliveries dominated the pear market'
"The global markets have no other choice but to accept higher citrus prices"
New Zealand citrus season begins with cautious optimism
Orange juice prices drop on strong Brazil crop forecast
"Limes that would go to the U.S. are now going to end up in Europe"
IVIA evaluates reflective plastics for thrips control in citrus trees in Valencia
Orri celebrates ten years as a protected plant variety
Kazakhstan sees growth in fruit exports, especially peaches and strawberries
Philippine produce gains access to Russian market
Martin Cowie - BGP International
The very first Australian mandarins are already on the shelves
Alba Soler, marketing and communication director of Iberian Premium Fruits:
"Consumers are wasting less and buying smaller, higher-quality formats"
Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA)
Tariffs on S.A. citrus will damage both S.A. and the U.S.
EU plans tariffs on U.S. almonds, cranberries, corn and juice
Turkey halts lemon exports, impact on Russian prices minimal
Brazilian orange juice exporters face new U.S. tariffs
"Demand for citrus exports has been growing since last week"
EU Citrus fruit statistics:
EU citrus imports mixed as orange volumes hit 342,000 tons
José Carrascal, from SAT Síntesis: "Other than the drop in plum production, we expect a normal volume"
The stone fruit harvest will start 10 days late in Huelva and Seville
Turkey temporarily suspends lemon exports due to weather conditions
National Retail Report:
Holiday promotions boost ads for fruit and vegetables
Iván Marambio, from Frutas de Chile
Chile faces new 10% tariffs in the U.S. as it pursues trade diplomacy
Georgia citrus growers consider juice market to reduce surplus
Australia criticises new U.S. tariff on citrus exports
“We have large-caliber Valencia oranges, and yet exports are not profitable”
Most Egyptian packing houses decide to suspend citrus packing
Van den Brink adds ULO storage and logistics for importers
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Apple and grape sales increase, while blueberry supply surges and prices drop
Apple imports rise as fruit prices soar in Nigeria
U.S. tariffs threaten South African citrus and agri exports
Excellent citrus season for Agrisub in Calabria (Italy)
Increase in production and a sharp rise in demand from abroad
Paco Borrás: "This might be a good time to create an interprofessional organization for oranges and mandarins"
How might the fall in orange consumption be reversed, and how could Spain maintain its leadership?
Turkish citrus season made more difficult by unseasonal frosts
Hendro Firmanto - Restu Hajat Keluarga
"Several prospective buyers have already ordered, but are constrained by the lack of an EU certificate"
Henk Nijhoff, Exsa Europe:
"Lime market stabilizes after unusually long price dip"
Brazil lime prices fall 6% as small fruit floods market
Wellington Carvalho, of Don Vicente
Brazilian ginger and lime face shifting global demand
German BLE week 13:
'Spanish Navelate and Lane Late dominated'
Uniterra Sicilia GroupSrl - Arancia Loretta
Sicilian blood oranges: Meli variety harvested until May
Lemon prices surge as Turkey's food inflation eases in March
Spain's Verna lemon season kicks off with a forecast of 300,000 tons
Florida bill seeks lower brix standard to aid orange growers
Spanish fruit exporters assess cold chain logistics at port of Santos
A disappointing campaign lasting only 45 days
Vietnam boosts green and digital exports to meet global standards
Brazil drives 50% drop in orange juice prices
Greek exporters challenge Bulgarian law favoring local goods
The product is in high demand
Calabrian lemons have seen a 70 per cent sales surge
Vegetable prices rise at Manchar, onion prices lag
To be discussed at Macfrut during the Varieties International Project
Research focusing on red tangerines
Antonio Alarcón, CEO of Bollo Natural Fruits:
"We can't expect consumers to adapt to us, we have to adapt to the consumer"
Patricia Antón, import manager at Cultivar:
"US tariffs could lead to an increase of Mexican lime exports to Europe"
Orange juice production drops as disease and climate hit crops
Easter and sports snacks drive produce ads despite lower totals
Berlin Wholesale Market:
"Bottlenecks and persistently high wholesale prices characterize the bell pepper market"
Week 13 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Fewer apples and plums arrive, while holiday demand boosts sales
Citrus levy income up 247% as industry invests in exports and research
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce
“This has been the most challenging period for limes for a long time"
Citrus Australia honours industry contributors at 2025 awards
Justin Chadwick - CGA
The end of an era: 25 years in the South African citrus industry
Annamaria Medici, Multicedi's Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain and Trade Manager
"Unique products and innovative strategies: How to win over today's consumers"
ABA Mediterranea
Innovation and sustainability - how a southern Italian cooperative faces the challenges of the organic market
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: March 2025
Florida orange crop hits 95-year low as apple and banana prices shift
First South African 2025 lemons arrive in India
Strong demand shortens Cyprus orange season
"It's getting increasingly difficult to source oranges in Egypt"
Local production on the up, but imports still essential
German BLE week 12:
'The presence of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri was noticeably limited'
Jump in demand for limes
Consumers to weigh in on perceptions of genetic editing in fighting citrus greening
Spring signifies local Ojai Pixie tangerines and organic Harry’s Berries
Guilherme Coelho, Abrafrutas:
"Brazil continues to assert itself more and more as a large fruit producer"
Southern fruits remain expensive in Serbian markets
California supports Florida orange juice supply amid challenges
New mandarin varieties to be tested in Batken in 2025
In Sicily
Late Tarocco from Sicily arrives a month earlier
Rene Bouman, Fruit Market International: