Sector | Citrus
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
Brazilian citrus study quantifies carbon storage in groves and soil
Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Ets Meseguer
"We have had to redouble our efforts to supply the market with quality lemons"
Indian rainfall improves mango crop outlook in Kangra
Moroccan mandarin exports forecast at 550,000 tons for 2025/26
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
Peter Bouman, FMI supplier, about Brazilian lime supply:
Brazil's expanded lime acreage hits full production, putting pressure on prices
Andrés Londoño, Fedecítricos:
Organic lime and exports present opportunities for the Colombian citrus industry
Egypt increases exports to Gulf as conflict disrupts trade
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
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
