Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Albanian mandarins eye new export opportunities
A new book shines spotlight on the country’s thriving citrus sector
Wonderful Citrus celebrates 75-year anniversary
To celebrate its anniversary, the company is bringing back its original namesake brand, Paramount Citrus
Wind delays affect early season Cape Town citrus shipments
A shift in the production of lemons to earlier growing regions has put more emphasis on Cape Town for shipments to northwest Europe
Camposol closes an “extraordinary” 2024
Revenues up 18 per cent by the end of 2024, while EBITDA reaches a record growth of 68 per cent
Anecoop highlights benefits of physical activity and healthy eating
Company will donate 1,500kg of Bouquet mandarins to participants of Sunday’s 10KFEM race in Valencia
Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Further growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
Leanri open days “a resounding success”
Growers in Seville and Castellon had the opportunity to visit local production sites to learn all about the mandarin variety
Vanguard Direct expands into citrus imports
Group will source mandarins and oranges from growers in South America, Egypt, Israel, Morocco and South Africa
Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
Delassus pursues B-Corp certification
Moroccan fruit and veg grower demonstrates commitment to social and environmental responsibility with new accreditation
ICL’s FruitMag wins Seal award for citrus preservation
FruitMag is natural, residue-free solution derived from high-purity magnesium from the Dead Sea
Citrus industry reveals true cost of South African port inefficiencies
Study says the cost of inefficient logistics to the country’s citrus industry was a ”staggering” R5.27bn in 2024 alone
Super Citrus Riverina orchards Rosemont and Talinga Park up for sale
Properties include 600ha of citrus plantings featuring a mix of citrus varieties
South Koreans get a taste for Chilean fruit
High per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables makes this an attractive market for Chilean exporters
Brazilian juice prices surge on low supply
Value of shipments increased by 37 per cent in 2024/25 according to Comex Stat
Ecuadorean limes heading to Chile
Plant health authority approves imports of Persian and key limes
Smart fruit management: BIOMETiC’s latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025
Find out how the company’s AI-driven processing helps fruit suppliers to address market challenges
Fruit Logistica 2025: Keynote – A global outlook on the international reefer market
The opening Logistics Hub session at this year’s Fruit Logistica offered valuable strategic insights into the reefer shipping industry
Organic consumers appreciate Cara Cara oranges, says It’s Bio
The organic Cara Cara orange is a great example of how premium taste can go hand-in-hand with sustainability, according to the It’s Bio project to spread organic values among consumers in Italy, Belgium and Greece
Momentum builds for 2025 Australian Citrus Congress
Speakers unveiled, and inaugural field day announced for three-day event
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
South African citrus growers ask for urgent action on logistics
Industry calls for meaningful change after the first state of the nation address under the new Government of National Unity
Chilean citrus exports stable in 2024
Campaign supported by extensive promotional activities in key strategic markets
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
Conditions ideal for Egyptian citrus expansion
Climatic issues in major citrus producing countries have contributed to the rising demand for Egyptian citrus, not just in Europe, but also in Russia, the Middle East and South America
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
Bakker Barendrecht begins construction on fresh produce centre
Greenyard-owned group expands with a state-of-the-art centre in Ridderkerk, including the ”largest ripening centre in Europe”
BayWa takes legal action to secure restructuring
Not all of its lenders have approved the company’s proposed transformation, as it seeks to offload a large portion of its debt
Orri Jaffa offers Israel citrus update
The country’s overall citrus yield is set to fall 4.5 per cent this year
Cost and climate reduce crop variety across Turkey
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
Warakirri Asset Management acquires new Riverina citrus properties taking agriculture fund beyond A$150m
Eureka Farms Australia, a subsidiary of citrus industry farm manager Southern Cross Farms, will operate the aggregation with support from Mildura Fruit Company
Wadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
Interest in Leanri continues to grow in Spain
Variety is among the most sought-after in Spain since beginning of 2025, according to trade platform Naranjas y Frutas
South Africa’s citrus supply chains ‘must improve’
New report by the Citrus Growers’ Association identifies areas in which logistics and distribution must change