Sector | Citrus
“Unusual start to South Africa’s 2024 citrus season”
DG Agri Dashboard: Oranges and other citrus fruits
EU calculated orange prices in at €93 per 100 kg in March 2024
Nathan Hancock - Citrus Australia
“We expect to see further growth in China over the next few years"
U.S. - Mexico water dispute threatens Texas citrus cultivation
Harvest+ project seeks improved citrus harvesting in Brazil
Water woes force farmers to uproot orange crops in Maharashtra
Invasive pests and diseases menace California's citrus
FarmTogether introduces crowdfunded investment in the Great Valley Citrus Grove
World Citrus Organisation forecast -
Southern Hemisphere citrus exports to grow 7.45%, production decrease of 0.77% in 2024
Opinions divided on oak leaf extracts combating citrus greening in the US
A look at import citrus this spring and summer
The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits
Wim Bezemer, Four Seasons Fruit Supply:
"Lime market will, no doubt, stay hot until the second week of May"
The thoughts of Mariano Vinaccia, President of the consortium
Lemons from Sorrento available on the foreign markets as a processed product
Outlook for Brazilian acreage and production
'There will be a significant reduction in citrus acreage over the next decade'
"Investment funds are already showing interest in capitalizing on this crisis in the lemon sector"
New citrus season in New Zealand to deliver outstanding quality
Justin Chadwick, CGA:
“South Africa’s WTO call to consultation on CBS not aggressive to EU, but to clear up technical issue”
Brazil observed a decline in the volume of orange juice exported from July to March
Aerobotics -
Taking pictures of fruit can lead to greater efficiency and more accurate data
Surge in lemon demand observed in Kochi district
Support for citrus cultivation in California
The nightmare continues in ECJ Nadorcott decision (2019)
Worldwide challenges for lemon exporters
"80% of Spanish citrus fruits consumed in China are produced by Bollo Natural Fruit"
New Citri&Co sales rumors
May 28, 29 and 30
The Citrus Forum will feature over 50 international citrus cultivation experts
South Africa initiates WTO dispute against EU citrus blackspot regulations
Star Ruby grapefruit added to spring citrus line
Europe's South African orange imports have fallen by 21% due to cold treatment
Green Fruits increased sales by 12%
"These results are the best defense of cooperativism”
Orange prices soar in Tehrathum due to cold storage facility
"Export volumes of Israeli citrus are about 35 per cent lower this season"
Francois Myburgh – Bet-El Fruits
Terrific grape season in Trawal
SunCandy citrus celebrates second year of Breakfast Club of Canada partnership with new campaign
Large size profile for California Navel oranges until the end of the season
Spain is flooded with Egyptian oranges
Citrus harvest projection has Florida growers optimistic
Temporary Employment Services could assist South African citrus industry
José Antonio García, director of Ailimpo: "The acreage has grown by 36% in 8 years"
"The current lemon crisis in Spain has not come as a surprise"
Australian best practice guide for citrus microbial food safety launched
São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt
Total orange production for the 2023-2024 crop season at 307.22 million boxes
Importers are getting ready for Southern Hemisphere citrus season
California Citrus Breeding Program expanding with Congressional support
Francesco Di Bari from Sapros Ltd on the Italian citrus season
"Orange prices were at times up to 20-30 percent above last year's level"
Allan Dodge with Pro Citrus Network
“Relationships are the biggest driver of our success”
Up to 400 million kilos of Spanish lemons will remain unharvested
Hendro Firmanto - Restu Hajat Keluarga
"We are also looking further afield, to markets such as Europe, US, Middle East and China"
MSC introduces new direct EU service for citrus shipped out of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Jaco Burger – Market Demand Fruits
Western Cape citrus growers pay attention to California’s early exit
Lemon prices soar in India
Turkish citrus sector mobilizes to prevent the spread of Greening disease
The devaluation of the Egyptian pound further increases the competitiveness of Egyptian oranges in Europe
Philippe Peiró from Port International Sourcing on the Spanish citrus season:
"From February, supply and demand have stabilized once again"
High demand from Saudi Arabia and Jordan for Egyptian citrus during Ramadan
Tough final stretch of Chile’s stone fruit season
EU regulations will affect SA’s orange exports in the coming citrus season
Port of Cape Town closed since Thursday
Gale force winds “sounding like aeroplanes flying over” batter the Cape
Nearly 450,000 tons of citrus were imported to Novorossiysk, Russia in the first quarter
Ramadan demand rescues Egyptian citrus exports in a difficult context
Citrus industry hoping for speedy outcome
Shipping line's legal challenge delays privatization of Durban Pier 2
Citrus fruit statistics
EU monthly oranges imports: Egypt is largest contributor with 70,604 tons in March
Lemon export forecast up substantially
Significant decrease in Chile’s exports of clementines expected
Citrus farming is primary fruit-growing sector in Paraná state
Transnet outlines actions to support 15% growth in citrus exports for 2024 season
NZ and Australia look to develop smaller, more efficient, and higher yielding avocado and citrus trees
More Colombian lime shipments expected in the next five years
Vicente Quirante, from Quivia:
"One of our latest bets is the mandarin that's revolutionizing the US market"
Pará state has an important role in Brazilian citrus cultivation
Stable season for Turkish citrus
Lemon prices soar in India due to production shortfall
Jacobus van Staden – Soleil Sitrus/Sunfed
Soleil Sitrus’ natural inclination towards the Far East
Norwegians eating less fresh produce while grocery industry makes record high turnover
Using multispectral cameras to determine oranges' suitability for various products
Carles Peris, from La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera:
"Promotion is essential: we're not just competing with other countries, but with other products on the shelves"
Increases in export volumes estimated for South Africa's 2024 citrus season
Limoré in high-end supermarkets and restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama
"Our lemon is now available on the Japanese market”
Patricia Antón, from Cultivar, on the lime market in Spain:
"In the coming weeks, we expect prices to return to the high levels recorded at the beginning of the year"
Fresh orange juice scarce in Tampa Bay region
Georgia citrus industry focuses on diversity to combat disease
Etna's Terra dei Limoni
"Our lemons are available in the summer, too"
Fruit and tree nut grower prices lower in early 2024
March 2024 U.S. citrus crop forecast at 4.85 million tons
"This citrus season is simply unprofitable"
Citrus start gives a good feeling
Botswana citrus project yields positive results
Farmer produces oranges, Star Ruby pomelos and lemons on 250ha in Letsitele valley
Australian Centre for International Agriculral Research
ACIAR-funded project is set to explore new research initiatives for Vietnam's citrus sector
Florida Citrus Statistics 2022-2023
Florida share of 2022-2023 US citrus production came in at 18.1 million boxes
Juan Pablo Duque, CEO of Equilibria Agro:
“We will export 70 containers of Colombian limes and double it to the US and Europe next year"
Lemon: the citrus king in art and culture
Florida orange juice industry weathers compounding pressures
Redefining agriculture in Utah with local citrus cultivation
Marc de Bruijn, Green Goose Exotics:
"Prime market for limes due to spring weather and low volumes from Brazil"
Rob Cullum - Pacific Produce
"Due to good US market, Peru and Colombia have not really entered Europe in a meaningful way so far this year"
New marketing agency likely for Florida Department of Citrus
Small change, big impact:
TFC Holland eliminates over 15 tons of plastic waste in the pomelo supply chain
AgrigateOne invites industry to test-drive its market intelligence beta product
Ukraine’s top 5 favorite winter fruits
Mandarins overtake bananas, but what about apples?
AVA-ASAJA calls for investigation into up to 30% drop in citrus prices
Marijuana haul in orange shipment intercepted in Ohio
Deadly storm had minimal impact on Brazil's fresh produce sector
Clemengold marks 20 years of success in South Africa
Genesis Fresh -
New Spanish citrus variety Onix launched worldwide
PASAM Agrumi
Spanish competition looms over Sicilian lemons
Víctor Fuster, from Germans Fuster:
"Pigmented oranges have a quite a promising future, but their potential has yet to be untapped"
National television, March 29
Florida citrus growers heading indoors to survive
Motta Cooperativa Agricola
In Sicily fruit orchards have been irrigated for several months now
Demand for South African citrus on the rise in India
Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa welcomes new Chairman Gerrit van der Merwe
Ramadan demand boosts lemon prices in Bangladesh
Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian cooperative Il Girasole
"We're able to compete thanks to the Italian consumer, who appreciates our citrus products"
Nutrano Produce Group -
New seedless lemon prepacks allow Australians to squeeze with ease
Raúl Mingorance Aguilera, President of Agrupa El Valle cooperative:
"Our location has ensured that we have faced neither drought issues nor fruit setting problems in our oranges"
California citrus growers can join program aimed at enhancing climate resilience and sustainability
Currency depreciation makes citrus from Egypt and Turkey very competitive
Prices for limes expected to rise as shipped volumes reduce
Tunisian citrus fruit exports reached TND 22 million by 11 March 2024
Argentina’s citrus sector hopes to recover in 2024 after bad 2023 season
President Mokgweetsi Masisi celebrates inaugural harvest of Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project
Botswana sees first harvest from the Selebi Phikwe citrus initiative
Lemon auctioned for rs 35,000 at Tamil Nadu temple
Benoît Maillard-Guillon, Établissements Meseguer
Sluggish citrus market
The Chilean citrus industry's growth and future challenges
David Usó, of Frutinter:
"The gap for the export of Spanish mandarins and oranges appears to be narrowing"
Francisco J. Bernal, of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía:
"Iflux of oranges and mandarins from third countries through Andalusian ports has saturated the market and caused prices to plummet"
Fitness instructor swaps deodorant for lemons, claims effective odor control
Egypt's agricultural export strategy focuses on farmer support
