Citrus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide citrus Industry, including citrus growers, citrus production, and the import and export of citrus.
Positive finish for Australian citrus
Tail end of Australian citrus season delivers more promising results after challenging start
Turkish citrus back in the spotlight
Row over number of rejections on EU imports of Turkish lemons and grapefruits rumbles on
Camposol announces restructuring and layoffs
Company said it had been forced to take action to deal with ongoing costs crisis and impact of El Niño
Insights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
Spanish lemon volumes to bounce back
Ailimpo has released its forecast for the 2023/24 lemon and grapefruit seasons
Spain’s Clasol and San Alfonso Cooperative join forces
Companies pioneer a new business model focused on defending the interests of small and medium-sized agriculture
Nadorcott Protection warns supermarkets over Tango sales
NCP has cautioned UK supermarkets about the “potential risks” associated with sales of Tango mandarins, which it claims are “unauthorised”
Asian retailers get Australian citrus guide
New eLearning platform will give retailers across Asia information about Australian citrus varieties and health benefits, handling, storage and display tips
South Africa closes EU citrus exports for the season
The country says it is now up to European citrus producers to meet demand in the EU for the rest of the year
More consolidation at Anecoop
Two of its member cooperatives, Camp de Llutxent-Otos and Vitivinícola La Pobla, to merge
Citrosol presents avocado and lime innovations at Global Tropicals Congress
The company will showcase solutions to reduce post-harvest losses in avocado and limes at the inaugural event
It’s time to talk tropicals
There’s just one week left to register for Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress on 14 September
Aldi trials new loose produce items
Garlic, limes, lemons and oranges made available loose in pilot aimed at cutting plastic packaging
HLB vector found in Europe for first time
Authorities confirm discovery of Diaphorina citri, the insect that carries the deadliest Asian strain of HLB, in Cyprus
Citrus Australia outlines Basin concerns
Organisation says that the newly announced Murray Darling Basin plan should be reached without more buybacks
Last citrus cooperative in Nules files for bankruptcy
Cítrics de Nules announces its closure two years after its formation from the merger of Nulexport and Cipla
Citrus challenges dampen Costa earning forecast
Downgraded citrus crop expected to impact full year earnings but international segment remains a bright spot
Sunkist primed for California citrus season
Group says it is utilising exclusive consumer insights and innovative strategies to drive the category
FDACS approves citrus greening treatment
Invaio achieves first registration for Trecise technology, which is designed to suppress citrus greening in oranges
Chilean citrus avoids worst of weather
Asoex reports recent rains will not significantly affect production or export for current citrus season
Oppy forges Australian citrus relationships
Group has introduced its latest citrus varieties from Australia, including the seedless Daisy and Dekopon mandarin
Citrus Australia monitors Vietnamese pomelo risk analysis
DAFF has commenced the risk analysis in response to a market access request from Vietnam
MFC enhances traceability
Australian citrus packer-exporter to implement Trust Codes Global’s traceability solution after effective trial
Intercitrus calls for tougher EU stance on RSA citrus imports
It wants EU to set up centralised system to log temperature readings to prove that cold treatment rules are being followed
Strong year for Uruguayan citrus
Quality improvements and lower shipping costs have benefited exporters this season, said Upefruy
Changes afoot for South African rail
The country’s rail network begins the process of involving the private sector
Chile promotes lemon offer to Japanese market
Citrus Committee organises workshop and retail tour to help importers and distributors identify new growth opportunities
Citrus Australia calls for biosecurity levy to be scrapped
Industry body urges federal government to rethink new levy following lack of consultation
EU CBS rules “unscientific and irrational”
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Investment in emerging black growers is paying off
Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme in South Africa is showing success after initial problems with its implementation
SCSA marks 25 years of shipping citrus to the US
Summer Citrus from South Africa looks back on “humble beginnings” and its long-standing partnership with Holt Logistics
Spain set for big rise in Fino lemon production
Ailimpo pegs the 2023/24 crop at 990,000 tonnes, a volume last seen in the 2020/21 campaign
Two South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
Full scope of Western Cape flood damage still unknown
South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) asks for swift disaster declaration to help Western Cape citrus growers after floods
Guillem Export and Frutas Tono to merge
Together, the two companies own 3,000ha of citrus production and have annual sales of €200m