Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
South Africa’s 2026 lemon season navigates rain and geopolitical headwinds
Despite weather-hit harvests and export route disruptions caused by Middle East conflict, the lemon season remains on track to deliver 49.4mn cartons
South Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
Registrations open for Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Book now to secure your early bird discount to Fruitnet’s conference and networking event
South Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
Hort Connections highlights and MOYA finalists on marketing success
Plus conversations with exhibitors Fresh Markets Australia, Detpak and Viscount
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Consumption in the spotlight at Valencia Fruits conference
Need to increase consumption of oranges identified as the biggest challenge facing Spanish producers
Australia reports slower start to citrus export season amid changing supply windows
China’s investments in mandarin plantings have seen its season extend to overlap with Southern Hemisphere timings
South African growers recover from devastating flood disruption
Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Cape regions are getting back on track after catastrophic floods damaged roads, cut power supplies and halted harvesting
How Gen Z is reshaping the grapefruit category
As Gen Z consumers prioritise sustainability alongside health and wellness, the grapefruit category is repositioning itself for a new era
Australian citrus takes health to the next level
Citrus Australia CEO, Nathan Hancock, tells Asiafruit how the industry body is putting a spotlight on the category’s health benefits, which go far beyond that of the well-known Vitamin C
South African lemon deal will end ‘abruptly’ with higher volume
Citrus Growers’ Association updates export forecast after cooler weather and rainfall accelerate fruit development across key regions
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Messe Berlin Americas and Mexico’s National Agricultural Council join forces
A new strategic partnership will help Mexican producers and exporters reach new buyers, diversify markets, and accelerate international growth
Japanese concern as local citrus varieties reported in China
Growers call for Japanese authorities to investigate after reports Beni Princess saplings have made their way overseas
Legacy Packing launches packhouse upgrade
Major Australian citrus grower-packer unveils multi-million upgrade at relaunch event
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
Morocco overtakes Spain as UK’s top mandarin supplier
Combination of Brexit, government investment, and improved access to Nadorcott propels country to top spot
Spanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-April
The country’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports dropped 3 per cent during the opening four months of 2026, with citrus driving the decline
Eosta targets fresh juice growth with organic ‘rain-grown’ oranges
Netherlands-based organic importer-marketer is focusing on supermarket juice machines for its Peruvian citrus
Asiafruit tropicals edition out now
JWM’s innovative new coconut product, recovery in sight for the Philippine banana industry, plus spotlights on apples, cherries, citrus and more
CVVP ramps up inspections against illegal Nadorcott plantings
It warns growers against planting or grafting the mandarin variety illegally before its official protection period expires in 2029
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Summer Citrus from South Africa season begins in US
Summer Citrus from South Africa launches its 2026 season with the first US arrivals expected this month
The Wonderful Company shines in snack awards
The company’s Wonderful Halos and Pom pomegranate arils named winners of Good Housekeeping’s Best Snack Awards
Argentine lemon exports surge in first four months of 2026
Sector puts in its best performance in two decades, reflecting good crop and strong recovery in international demand
Mislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
Spanish oranges under the spotlight
A new event organised by Valencia Fruits in collaboration with AgroBank and Livingstone, the event will tackle the biggest issues affecting the sector
Warakirri acquires 250ha Cobram orchard assets
Agricultural investor will lease farms to new partner DiOrsa Farms, a merged entity controlled by the Diaco and Orsida families
Tough times for Argentinean citrus growers
Rising costs and falling prices have apparently left many small farms at risk of closure
Brazilian producers target India’s booming import market
Delegation of avocado, lime and apple growers travelled to the Asian country to meet with importers and retailers
IMG Citrus, Mixon family join forces in new Florida grapefruit venture
New international platform will have a combined sales volume of more than 1.4mn cartons
Oddbox releases third ‘wonky’ gin with Penrhos Spirits
Veg box scheme’s third tie-up with farm-made craft gin brand uses out of spec apples and imperfect fennel and lemon to capitalise on summer spritz trend
Valencian Citrus PGI highlights importance of origin
José Enrique Sanz, director of the PGI’s regulatory council, said research shows consumers prioritise origin and quality
More heavy rain batters South Africa’s citrus producers
With growers in Eastern and Western Cape still unable to assess flood impact on farms, CGA says damage likely to increase