Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Smooth and sustainable: Innocent’s green fund for growers
Nina Pullman hears from Mario Diaz Marcos, the sustainability manager at Innocent Drinks, about the smoothie brand’s planet-friendly fund for growers
Spain’s January-July imports climb in volume and value
Country imported 2.87mn tonnes of fresh produce in the first seven months, with rising tomato and pepper volumes drawing concern from Fepex
Limón de España brand to feature on Don Simón lemonade
This is the first time the trademark is being used to denote that the product is made exclusively from Spanish lemons
UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities
A government-funded trade mission is bringing UK fresh produce buyers face-to-face with Zimbabwean growers
A consumer-centric approach drives fresh produce marketing success
Opportunities abound for marketers meeting consumer trends across emotional connection, digitalisation and health and wellness
Portugal Fresh sees bright future despite weather setbacks
Gonçalo Santos Andrade discusses the growth of the country’s fresh produce sector and the role Portugal Fresh plays in its success
Taiwan’s Madou region sends third shipment of pomelo to Canada
Latest consignment follows positive market response
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
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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