Sector | Citrus
Recent storms in Spain have impacted approximately 40,000 hectares
Stuttgart Wholesale Market:
"Early variety change for clementines"
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"
Andres Ribas, FruitOne Europe:
"Exciting transition expected for citrus from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere"
German BLE week 6:
'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'
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"
Lemon harvesting conditions improving in California
Greek citrus endured rough weather in the tail end of 2025
Mandarins outperform oranges in Greek season
"There are quite a lot of big sized Valencia oranges available"
Juan Pablo Durán, Exportadora El Parque (Chile):
"We expect similar volumes of lemons and oranges with an early harvest"
Mandarin orange sales rise in Malaysia ahead of Chinese New Year
"South Africa's just-wrapped season in India offers lessons for citrus exporters"
EU adopts citrus safeguard mechanism under Mercosur trade deal
Brazil revises orange crop forecast down to 292.60 million boxes
Florida delegation seeks USDA disaster declaration after freeze
Florida freeze threatens winter vegetable and citrus supplies
Showcasing integrated capabilities in Orlando
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
Syria's Tartous citrus output reaches 146,000 tons
"Our marketing plan for this season has changed given better conditions"
La Unió
The Mercosur agreement does not specify any quota for citrus fruit
Authorities have confirmed the presence of Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus in the Valencia region
Myagdi orange output declines despite higher prices
Uzbekistan registers new grapefruit variety O‘zbegim
Sargodha citrus exports exceed 97,000 tons this season
Dominica steps up citrus plant production and certification
Winter specialty citrus line up covers all the bases
Storm Marta causes severe damage in Andalusia and further reduces berry, vegetable, avocado, and citrus fruit supply
German BLE week 5:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers remains limited'
Produce ads increase 3% ahead of Super Bowl promotions
“Asia is becoming a key growth market for Egyptian citrus”
Strong winds cause substantial damage to Alicante's agricultural sector
Craig Jensen - Safpro
South African fruit promoter cherishes decades of relationships
U.S. citrus growers focus on drainage after winter storm
Bright Bounty Moroccan mandarin season kicks off
Report confirms XLO clementine's early, large, and productive nature
U.S. growers review cross-regional insights at citrus and specialty crop expo
Philippines targets new fruit exports after bananas rebound
Segrafruit opens new offices in Central America
AI smartphone grading expands to apples and grapes
Mpact
Reducing food and packaging waste through Column Lock cartons
Jan Zobel from Heuer Transport Logistics GmbH:
"Mercosur agreement could have a positive impact on imports of overseas fruit"
Eastern Cape launches irrigation scheme revival program
Strategic partnership with Rica Fruta
Frutos Tropicales expands its range with own melon cultivation in Costa Rica
Michoacán will establish labs and biofactories to combat bacteria in lemons
Uzbekistan suspends tangerine and pineapple imports from China
South Africa citrus exports reach 203.7 million cartons
"Greek citrus season has been plagued by continuous rains and high temperatures"
New Yellow Beauty mandarin gains attention in Malaysia
Brazil cuts orange crop forecast to 294.8 million boxes
Malaysian warehouse fire destroys 76.8 tons of mandarin oranges
U.S. tangerine and mandarin imports up 4% to 555,000 tons
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 30 January :
Retail ads reflect seasonal holidays and produce pricing trends
A closer look at winter fruit demand
South African lemon grower expects well-balanced supply and demand
Iraq imports US$544 million of Turkish citrus in 2025
Freeze risk increases for satsuma mandarins in southern U.S.
Nepal's Parbat district orange exports reach US$2.4m
Jean-Pierre Bezuidenhout, Wilko Fruit:
"Highly fluctuating availability and quality of citrus"
Vietnam limes and durians surge as orange prices fall
Adjara citrus season ends successfully, over 27,000 tonnes of mandarins exported
New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit
Rwanda shifts Kabarondo farmers from bananas to fruit orchards
"The market simply chose to skip Egyptian Navel oranges this season"
Pakistan kinnow production hits historic 3 million MT amid export crisis
Guilherme Rodriguez, Fundecitrus:
"Last season, 18% of the citrus was lost before harvest"
Brazil establishes ARC-Citros to tackle citrus greening
Limoneira appoints Greg Hamm as CFO
Vivai de Simone is bringing Sando's protected clementine to Italy
German BLE week 4:
'Overall availability of Spanish peppers was limited'
Türkiye citrus exports up 41 per cent in 2025
Bollo and ClemenGold partner on European mandarin supply
Sicilian organic orange supply continues after hurricane
Murcia produces almost half of the lemons and grapefruit that Spain exports
"Yield for Orri mandarins is expected to be higher"
Egyptian orange exporters are banking on a “much stronger” second half of the season
Malaysia reports higher vegetable prices in Penang
Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops
"Demand for Egyptian oranges has been very shy so far"
South Korea launches citrus grown with 100% renewable energy
"The peak season for citrus exports before the Chinese New Year ends early, while grape demand surges."
South African citrus industry faces US$283 million logistics cost
India expands disease-free citrus planting material program
Florida citrus greening trial enters harvest phase
Australian citrus growers manage high pH soils with targeted nutrition
"Donne Orlando" in Ribera (Agrigento)
"Our PDO oranges are achieving excellent results also in Germany and France"
Ziya Sizgin from UvaFruit Handels GmbH:
"Unfortunately, 2025 was not a great year for Turkish exporters"
Alessandro Barbera, owner and general manager of Barbera International
Blood oranges meet retailers’ commercial needs
Vietnam’s Phu Tho produces 177,000 tons of grapefruit annually
Taiwan’s Taichung ponkan mandarin returns to Malaysia
Nepal’s Gorkha orange output rises 15%
Georgia Tangerine exports decline, feijoa and persimmon rise to Russia
Florida growers come through cold snap
China strengthens its position as a citrus exporter
Egyptian orange exports to Japan increase sharply in 2024/25
Citrus leads growth in Egypt fresh produce exports
Mandarins lead fruit consumption in Istanbul in 2025
U.S. FDA orange juice review renews focus on whole fruit
Heat and rainfall shape Brazil 2026/27 fruit outlook
Tango mandarin becomes royalty free in the U.S.
German BLE KW3:
'Grape prices often remained at the same level as the previous week'
Citrus sales slightly slower at Van Dijk Foods
"Traditionally quiet post-New Year weeks fail to materialize in grape sales"
Bernabé Padilla, Citromax:
“Lemon demand is quite stable; the problem always lies in supply"
California citrus shows fog-related damage in Fresno County
Early-year citrus retail campaign launched in Spain
Giagni Fruit, exports drive the lemon season
"Positive commercial feedback and expansion towards the Scandinavian markets"
César Claramonte, CEO of Grupo Clasol, on the mandarin and orange campaign:
"Prices at the source are rising above acceptable levels for the market"
Israel faces export pressure as European fruit orders decline
Cropshader launches at Fruit Logistica, Berlin
New bio-stimulant shields fruit trees from UV damage
Independent quality control becomes key differentiator
“Uncertain Dutch business climate affects logistics companies”
Australian growers question Vietnam pomelo imports
Gale-force winds paralyze citrus harvesting in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece
Piura allocated over 20,000 hectares to Sutil limes last year
U.S. grapefruit up in 2025–2026, lemon volumes edge lower
Sri Ganganagar kinnow sector faces yield swings and market limits
Uzbekistan increases fresh lemon exports by 25% in January–November 2025
Costa Rica pineapple supply tight after weather losses
Vietnam–U.S. fruit trade gap widens as imports hit US$900m
Valencian Hass avocado harvest ends earlier than usual
"Demand for avocado is outstripping supply, and prices are still on the rise"
Significant export growth is a highlight of this season