Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Strike threat looms over Valencian citrus sector
CGC slams unions for “unacceptable” pay demands
SeaPort Manatee damage ‘around US$200mn’ after record result
Closest US deepwater seaport to Panama Canal must work fast to repair structures after dramatic end to financial year
WCO forecasts 8.73 per cent fall in Northern Hemisphere citrus volumes
Total EU, non-EU Mediterranean and US volumes are all expected to drop in 2024/25
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
Orsero hails “excellent” result despite dip in profits
Improvement in sales of certain categories helps make up for ’normalisation’ of banana prices and decline in citrus demand
Peru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
South Africa takes stock after 2024 citrus season
CGA warns that this year’s lower harvest is merely a blip in the country’s citrus export drive
Strong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
Argentina’s citrus exports fall sharply despite production rise
New figures shared by industry association Federcitrus indicate a continued downturn in the country’s citrus export business
Del Monte launches range of dried fruit snacks
New apple crisps and sticks will be rolled out at self-checkouts in Tesco and Morrisons stores
Colombia’s Equilibria Agro launches EqPaís
New venture aims to raise the quality bar for Colombian-grown Persian limes and improve the lives of small farmers
New Disney tie-in aims to boost kids’ consumption of fruit
Disney-branded mini apples and easy peelers are launching in Ocado this month
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports
Persian limes, bananas, avocados and passion fruit fuel increase in shipments between January and September
Valencia and Spain are suffering, but they will rise to the challenge
Despite last month’s devastating floods, Spain will keep Europe supplied with fruit and vegetables
AMFresh says it will spend a further €2bn on acquisitions by 2030
The company, which is now Spain’s largest fresh produce supplier, reveals it has targeted sales of €3.5bn by the end of this decade
Valencia’s citrus industry back up and running after storms
Packhouses are operating at full capacity, but logistical challenges remain CGC says
Ecuador becomes latest market to open for Argentine citrus
Ministry of Agriculture green lights imports of Argentine lemons, sweet citrus fruits and bone-in beef
European exports to the US fall
The value of fresh fruit and vegetable exports from the EU to the US dropped 9 per cent year-on-year in 2023
Eurofrutas modernises Lisbon import centre
Orsero Group subsidiary completes expansion of distribution hub on north-east outskirts of Portugal’s capital
Brazil, Peru agree to improved access for citrus and apples
Two countries seeking to strengthen trade links for mutually favourable products
Valencia citrus growers assess fallout from floods
Early clementines and Clemenules have reportedly sustained the most damage
New shipping service connects Egypt with Europe
DFDS and Pan Marine will start a new weekly connection between Damietta and the Italian port of Trieste from late November
Drought threatens Piura’s lime exports
Shipments forecast to contract this year, while 2025 exports will also be affected
Unifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile
Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations
Potatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
Fruitnet Citrus Congress postponed
Statement from Fruitnet Media International’s managing director Chris White
Climatic conditions favour Egyptian oranges
Egypt is preparing for an “exceptional” season for oranges, with demand expected to be high thanks to ideal conditions for large, uniform, high-quality fruit this season
Halloweena mandarins back for second season
The healthier Halloween snack is available in select locations across the UK and Spain
South African delegation heads to Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Country is on a mission to foster better relations with Spanish and other growers, as they look to tackle common problems in future
Spain counts cost of devastating storms
Thousands of hectares of fruit and vegetable production in Valencia, Malaga and Almería thought to have suffered extensive damage
New inspiration needed to boost citrus sales, says Dutch buyer
Fresh ideas and forward planning essential to revive category, says Gijsbert van Leeuwen, head of sourcing at Dutch importer Olympic Fruit
Tomra extends Citrus Australia partnership
Technology group signs on for a further two years as the citrus body’s major corporate partner in the sorting equipment sector
Orsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal
One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
Russia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
US customs confiscate prohibited fruit marked as limes and chayote
Container seized at south-east Texas border crossing point after officials carried out cargo inspection