Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Delassus embraces sustainable vision
Morocco’s Delassus Group became a certified B Corporation in June 2026 to start a “new phase” for the tomato and citrus producer, but according to deputy general director Fatiha Charrat, this is just the beginning.
Spain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Earlyna kicks off first full commercial season
New identification and traceability system will help protect the value of the extra-early mandarin variety
SweetCott mandarin has “commercial potential”, says Nadorcott Protection
The SweetCott mandarin variety has gained protected status in Europe until 2056, as Morocco’s Les Domaines broadens its premium late-season easy-peeler range
Analysis: Stable wholesale baselines, citrus pressures, and the warehouse logistical gridlock
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Middle East market sees fundamental shift
Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief
Morocco gets ready for export gains
Even closer alignment with the EU and UK for North African exporter
Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
Australian citrus promotions capture attention in Korea
Sales grow across multiple retail channels following in-store orange tastings
South Africa acts to ease late-season fears for European citrus producers
The CGA and FPEF have confirmed the close of Valencia orange exports to Europe from South Africa’s northern and eastern regions
Seeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
Analysis: Banana prices drop as South African pears and Australian carrots surge
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Spanish grapefruit crop set to hit new record in 2026/27
Ailimpo forecasts a total harvest of 114,000 tonnes, 8 per cent up on last season
Citrus Australia warning over working holiday visa caps
Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock has hit out at the Australian government’s changes to the Working Holiday Maker visa programme
Spain anticipates slight increase in citrus volumes for 2026/27
Spanish Ministry of Agriculture presents 2026/27 citrus forecast showing a 1.1 per cent increase on the prior season
Argentine orange and mandarins growers hit by triple whammy
High costs, low prices, reduced domestic consumption have pushed producers crisis point
Australia suspends imports of Vietnamese pomelo over biosecurity concerns
DAFF has confirmed affected fruit was either destroyed or exported
Fruitnet Citrus Congress speaker line-up unveiled
Industry leaders from across the value chain will once again meet in Valencia for insight, innovation and high-level networking
Egyptian oranges see Asian opportunities shrink
According to Egyptian exporters, China’s increasing dominance of the region’s citrus category is shortening the window for Egypt
Spanish lemon output set to rise in 2026/27
Volume up 19 per cent to 1.215mn tonnes, despite slight contraction in acreage, says Ailimpo
First Valencian citrus market report confirms stable farm-gate prices
Prices expected to rise in coming weeks as buyers factor in the consequences of adverse weather conditions and the incidence of pests
Analysis: Stable wholesale floors and the carrier accountability wall
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Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
Morrisons offers 5p Disney-themed fruit for children
Retailer offers 95 per cent saving for children’s fruit as they return to school
Comment: The EU must fix its citrus import model
Trade policy must not protect Dutch and South Africans at expense of Spanish farmers, says José Antonio García
South Africa set to finalise stonefruit and cherry access to China
South Africa’s stonefruit protocol with China is set to be formally signed in Beijing next week, with the inclusion of cherries confirmed
Morrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
Sunkist and Vidafresh unite to boost UK citrus presence
The strategic alliance will relaunch premium Sunkist-branded citrus across the UK market, laying the groundwork for broader European distribution
Analysis: Jeddah port clearance delays trigger price divergence
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Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match
Limoneira sells Paso Robles vineyard for US$15mn
Proceeds of all-cash sale have been earmarked for debt reduction and avocado acreage expansion
South Africa cuts citrus export forecast again amid mounting seasonal pressures
The CGA has revised its 2026 season export estimates downward to 197.9mn cartons, citing the closure of Middle East trade routes as a major factor
Eosta expands organic rain-grown avocado imports from Mexico
Eosta is expanding its Organic Raingrown programme with new avocado volumes from Avova and a second season of high-juice Peruvian oranges
El Niño threatens Piura’s 2027 lime harvest
Concerns grow that excessive heat will disrupt flowering disruptions, leading to reduced volumes next year
Value growth for Spanish exports in first-half of 2026
Spain’s fresh produce exports generated €11.6bn in the opening six months of the year, while surging import growth raises concerns