Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Spanish farmers count cost of vicious storms
Thousands of hectares in Valencia, Malaga and Almería thought to have suffered extensive damaged
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
NCP settles litigation with Sainsbury’s over Nadorcott
Nador Cott Protection says agreement reached with UK retailer over “unauthorised” sale of Tang Gold after cease and desist letters sent earlier this year
Dole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
Thailand offers opportunities for South African citrus
The return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will inspire other fruit sectors to increase activity in the country
Extreme heat and heavy fruit set curb growth potential for California navels
Heat wave in San Joaquin Valley has kept fruit size small this season, resulting in only a forecast 2 per cent increase in cartons on last season
Argentina pushes for greater citrus access to US
Milei government intensifies negotiations with the US on the export of oranges, mandarins and grapefruit
Sunkist hires new government relations and sustainability VP
Elaine Trevino will oversee the cooperative’s government relations strategies and lead its sustainability initiatives
Greenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
CGA reacts to Durban container terminal investment setback
The legal issues surrounding investment in Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal will take time to resolve, according to Justin Chadwick
Hail damages citrus and kaki production in Valencia
Picassent and Benifaió were the worst affected municipalities
SanLucar launches latest Disney promo for Vaiana 2
Branded packs of citrus, mangoes, avocados, tomatoes and berriese will feature motifs from Disney’s new film
Morocco to resume mandarin exports to Russia
Shipments are set to begin again by the end of this year
Janssen PMP and Coolsan in ChillSafe agreement
The international partnership will advance post-harvest applications of ChillSafe technology
Limonar de Santomera sees big jump in citrus sales
Production grew 55 per cent to 63,000 tonnes in 2023/24
All eyes on Valencia as countdown begins for Fruitnet Citrus Congress
There is still time to register for Fruitnet’s conference and networking event
New Leanri marketing campaign launches
Launched at Fruit Attraction, the campaign highlights the variety’s organoleptic qualities
Egyptian citrus turns to Europe
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
Chile has high hopes for new mandarin variety
Isabelina will be available commercially from 2025
Association calls on Chilean President Boric for help with labour and market access
Frutas de Chile president Iván Marambio leads visit to La Moneda Palace for talks on labour, plant health, and trade access
Sorma launches new grading solutions
PulpVision kiwifruit sorter, which analyses the colour of pulp, and Bioscan brix meter are introduced at Fruit Attraction
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
Brazilian orange harvest ‘even smaller’ than expected
Association Fundecitrus provides update on impact of drought that has hampered production and forced growers to harvest much earlier
Branding heats up in South Africa
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories
CGA denies ‘new threat’ to South Africa from citrus greening
Citrus Growers Association chief executive Justin Chadwick issues statement in response to Bloomberg report
Olympic Food Group changes name to Fruitful Ventures
Group aims to convey ‘adventurous’ character and distinguish own identity from that of its subsidiaries, which include Olympic Fruit
‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
Sunkist donations promote healthy eating
Citrus specialist commits to fruit donations with Brighter Bites as it promotes healthier eating habits among children and families
Olympic Fruit parts company with Desmond Jas
Visions for company’s future direction “no longer aligned,” says outgoing head, as Lennart van den Heuvel steps in
New report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
US port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
Sun World beefs up management team
Company announces new appointments and promotions to manage “rapid growth”