Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
South African eyes are focused on Washington
Uncertainty remains as South African citrus growers gear up for conventional shipments to the US
Co-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Tropicals 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the tropicals category to an international audience of buyers and importers
Anecoop and Asaja help create new Citrusbusters alliance
Group targets development of new tools to combat rising threat of disease brought about by climate change and international trade
Programme announced for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Join leading industry figures at Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event in Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Peruvian citrus exports set for double-digit growth in 2025
Industry body Procitrus said shipment volumes are expected increase by 10-12 per cent
Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers
Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair
Salix Fruits launches 2025 summer citrus programme
CEO Alejandro Moralejo shares growth expectations and global supply insights
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Turkey reels from unprecedented chill
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
Equilibria wins best agtech startup at SelectUSA
Company’s EQApp provide remote technical assistance to small and medium-sized lime producers in Colombia
Maersk resumes service to Coquimbo and Pisco for LatAm citrus season
Additional call to Coquimbo started in week 19, with call to Pisco commencing in week 21
Equilibria flies the flag for Latin American produce
Company chosen to represent Latin America at top US investment fair
Redland welcomes industry leaders to drive international growth
Peter Marshall and Jason Kotz appointed export sales managers
South African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
Morocco announces new subsidy plan for citrus exports to Europe
Five-year plan aims to boost the competitiveness of citrus industry
Nutrano Produce Group welcomes new CEO
David Jordan brings extensive experience across agribusiness, FMCG and QSR sectors to the role
India access offers hope for Brazilian citrus, but challenges await
Industry players consider potential to grow Brazil’s citrus sales in world’s second-largest consumer market
Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
Sunkist spotlights California grapefruit
Group says its grapefruit combo bag is ”tailor-made for summer’s big moments”
Dutch duo form Prime Fruit Partners
Barendrecht-based company will import mainly citrus, grapes, stonefruit and pome fruit from South Africa and South America
India to allow citrus imports from Brazil
Breakthrough agreement grants access for products including limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, says Abrafrutas
Citrus helps drive record DP World Sokhna Q1 throughput
Egyptian container terminal handled 285,000 TEUs in the first quarter, 26 per cent above target, as citrus exports and refrigerated cargo volumes rose
Complete Southern African citrus forecast confirmed
The CGA has published its first complete forecast of the 2025 season after the mandarin estimate was confirmed
UK’s first citrus grove is ‘sign of warmer climate’
Comments in newspaper report suggest UK might also one day produce its own bananas and avocados
Sun World partners with Clarifresh to boost quality control
Collaboration will help the breeder’s licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardisation, and reduce rejections
Strong start to 2025 for Spanish exports
Volume and value grew through the opening two months of the year, according to Fepex
Australian biosecurity report recommends Vietnamese pomelo imports
Pomelo imports given green light subject to biosecurity requirements, signalling progress for Australian blueberry access to Vietnam
MFC adds character with new brands
Leading Australian citrus packer-exporter Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) welcomes a third addition to its new range of brands ahead of the 2025 season.
Chinese pomelo campaign off to strong start
Production growth back on track after last year’s climatic shock, says leading exporter Onedayone
Analysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
Changing export markets is easier said than done
South African fresh produce exporters who market their fruit in the US say it is not merely a case of shifting produce from one market to another to deal with looming US tariffs
ProCitrus calls for new citrus investment in Peru
General manager Sergio del Castillo warns that exports could stall unless investment landscape improves
Chilean citrus exports to grow 11 per cent this season
Chilean Citrus Committee releases its first forecast for the 2025 season
EV Produce International moves into chillis and tomatillos
Growing popularity of Mexican cuisine fuels expansion of product line and US distribution network