Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
EC green lights cold treatment requirement for RSA orange imports
Decision follows weeks of wrangling between Spanish and South African citrus organisations
Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
New tech improves Jupiter’s grapefruit quality
New washing technology at group’s Limpopa-based packhouse is already paying dividends
EU halts plans for cold treatment on RSA citrus imports
Spanish lobby group accuses Commission of betrayal after it withdraws key vote on new rules
Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
Spain urges Europe to honour commitment to new citrus import rules
Intercitrus asks European Commission to approve the application of cold treatment in crucial vote on Friday
Asiafruit May out now
Citrus edition previews upcoming Southern Hemisphere season, including spotlight on LemonGold, and features annual USA Special
Florida orange production up in May forecast
USDA report predicts 40.2m boxes of Florida oranges, with Florida grapefruit production down slightly
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Maputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
South Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
Alanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
Sundays River Valley Citrus Producer Forum reacts to violence
Producers in the Sundays River Valley say violence and destruction of property harms economic development and opportunities for all
Durban port operations return to normal
Exports of containers are moving again from the port of Durban following recent flood damage
Fruitful trade talks for Vietnam and Japan
Vietnamese longan set to gain access to Japan in 2022 with both countries eager to expand fruit trade
New frontiers at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier fresh produce event kicked off its packed programme with insights into how digitisation and varietal innovation will create new opportunities
LGS offers summer citrus update
Group announces an update on its 2022 season that will include fruit from Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, and Uruguay
Voting on EU measures for Southern African citrus postponed
Further consultation on the matter is expected before a new vote is scheduled towards the end of May
Unifrutti blood oranges return to Japan
New protocol sees Sicilian blood oranges once again shipped to Japan in collaboration with Nippon Express
Challenging campaign ahead for Chilean citrus
Producers and exporters braced for tough season as Covid, conflict and drought disrupt supply
GrubMarket acquires Salix Fruits
Food tech company expands into South America with the addition of leading importer-exporter
RSA lobbying intensifies ahead of crucial EU vote
A third statement by the South African citrus industry in three days warns on consequences of “yes” vote by the European Union
Mandarin crop to rise in South Africa
Citrus Growers Association confirms interim forecast but says final figure will only be available later
EU vote looms large for South African citrus
As crucial debate on the introduction of new EU regulations on False Codling Moth approaches, South Africa again warns of consequences
Spain calls for action on new citrus import rules
With the start of the Southern Hemisphere season just weeks away, the new protocol has yet to receive final approval
Durban port “is fully operational” after floods
South African citrus exporters may escape major flood disruption if port returns to normal this week
GrubMarket acquires Regatta Tropicals
Deal strengthens GrubMarket’s US footprint and its position as a technology enabler for B2B food players
Fruitful ties for New Zealand and Vietnam
Two countries commit to deepening agricultural relationship including expanding access for bilateral fruit trade
Jupiter support for female recruits
Jupiter Group continues to offer practical on-farm experience to female students in South Africa as a way of addressing gender marginalisation
Citrus Australia sets its sights on India
Peak industry body secures funding for market development project
Apeel limes head to Europe
Apeel and Robinson Fresh to bring longer-lasting limes from Mexico to European markets
Early start for NZ satsumas
T&G Fresh supports season launch with consumer awareness campaign
Agreement to boost Australia-India trade
Australian citrus industry one of the big winners, with tariffs slashed by 50 per cent on mandarins and oranges
Verna campaign targets young consumers
The variety’s lower acidity makes it ideal for children, Ailimpo says
Martin Lishman expands shock sensor range
Pineapple, sweet potato, Galia melon and coconut are the latest additions to the ImpacTrack data logger range
