Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons and grapefruit
Three in every 10 trucks entering the EU will now be subjected to pesticide analysis after increase in detections
Indian tariff relief for Australian citrus
Australian industry welcomes new FTA, which is set to provide a boost for citrus exporters
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Limoneira appoints Stewart Lockwood as VP of field operations
Lockwood will be directly responsible for the harvesting and grower services departments
WCO forecast shows significant drop in citrus production
Spain, Morocco, Italy, Turkey and Tunisia all set for shorter crops as hot, dry summer impacts production
Healthy outlook for citrus despite logistical headaches
There is plenty of room for growth in the citrus category with the right messaging on health and nutrition
El Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities
Reforestation “would protect Mediterranean agriculture”, conference hears
Climate expert tells CGC event that planting more trees in coastal areas would improve soil quality and help regulate rainfall patterns
Final countdown begins to Global Citrus Congress 2022
Join the World Citrus Organisation and Fruitnet Media International on 30 November for the leading online event for the international citrus business
WCO publishes citrus statistics manual
New Citrus World Statistics publication boosts citrus sector information exchange in the World Citrus Organisation
New quality seal for Valencian citrus
The launch of Naranja Valenciana will be backed by a national marketing campaign that will be extended to EU countries from next year
WayCool makes investment in AllFresh
Indian agri-tech company boosts sourcing of domestically grown apples and citrus with investment in distributor AllFresh Supply Management
Morocco continues bold UK export push
Government earmarks agriculture as top priority for the country’s development over the next 10 years, with particular focus on fresh produce exports to Britain
AgroFresh signs CeraFruta agreement
Agtech company inks distribution agreement with Ceradis for organic biofungicide effective on crops such as apples, pears, stonefruit and citrus
Sweet C Mandarin brand bursts its way on to shelves in China
ClemenGold/Fruitalyst brand has experienced significant growth as demand for high-quality fruit increases
SumoCitrus launches in Vietnam
Distinctive easy-peel, seedless mandarin debuts in the South-East Asian market
Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
Drug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
FruitVegetablesEUROPE highlights benefits of citrus
The association is urging consumers to eat more European-grown citrus to prepare for the colder days ahead
Sharp rise in Peruvian lime exports
Shipments to US and Europe increase in volume and value between January and September
Sicar Farms expands production footprint
New farms and packhouse in Yucatan will boost company’s supply of fresh Persian limes
Alzicoop joins Green Fruits second-tier cooperative
The Valencia-based cooperative produces around 7,000 tonnes of citrus and persimmons annually
IG does Tango with Eurosemillas
Leading fruit company works with plant innovation specialist to grow seedless mandarin variety in India
Record season for Summer Citrus from South Africa
The brand shipped record volumes of oranges to the US marker this year
Dates announced for 3rd Global Citrus Congress
World Citrus Organisation and Fruitnet Media International to host 3rd edition of the Global Citrus Congress on 30 November
Quality holds for California citrus
CCM says navel and mandarin crops will deliver what consumers “love and expect”
Retailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
Premier Fresh Australia partners with Cutri Fruit and Camera Group
Exclusive supply chain partnerships will include marketing and advisory support for both growers
World Citrus Organisation presents 2022-24 strategy
Organisation will look to strengthen the connection between stakeholders within the citrus community, increase consumption and enhance sustainability
Reemoon installs avocado and citrus lines in Peru
Peruvian cold storage specialist Friopacking adds large-scale avocado and citrus selection lines new facility
The Natural Fruit Company acquires NaturGreen
NaturGreen, a specialist in bioinclusive agriculture, will boost TNFC’s supply of sustainably grown citrus
Citrosol acquires Fomesa Fruitech and Brogdex Ibérica
Deal enables Citrosol to access new product segments and markets
AM Fresh expands into Asia
Global fresh food specialist buys majority stake in Asia-based Fruit-X to create Fresh Fruit-X
Spain set for shorter lemon and grapefruit crop
Increased yields from new plantations will only partially offset the production losses caused by severe weather conditions
Fruitbox 90 · Matt Palise, Red Rich Fruits
Matt discusses the challenges that the fresh produce industry faces in Australia given high costs in areas such as labour
Botswana citrus growers hail cooperation with South Africa
Botswana citrus growers say new deal with South Africa will unlock new opportunities
