Grapefruit

Spain's lemon crop for the 2025/26 season is expected to be around 1.027 million tonnes, which is an 18% decrease compared to the previous season, according to preliminary estimates from Ailimpo. The interprofessional organization reported that the planted area remains almost the same, at 50,000 hectares. read more

The Murcian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research and Development (IMIDA) is developing new grapefruit varieties aimed at increasing production, improving quality, adding value, and offering a broader range of harvest times compared to those currently available in the market. read more

Zgodnie z wstępną prognozą Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo), Hiszpania wyprodukuje 780 000 ton Fino lemonów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza spadek o 10% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Prognoza zostanie skorygowana we wrześniu na podstawie wielkości owoców. read more

Fruit supplier Fresh Hub Group (FHG) has introduced its branded Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruits into Morrisons as a part of its strategy to rejuvenate the category. read more

This month, a new citrus product is being introduced to UK retailers as Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruit becomes available at Morrisons at a launch price of £1 (US$1.28). The product is being marketed under the Sweet Sunrise brand by Komati Group and is supplied as a limited edition variety of Jackson grapefruit. read more

SummerStar Ruby, a grapefruit variety from South Africa, is being promoted in various European markets this summer. The cultivation of this variety follows sustainable practices focusing on water management and labor conditions. Growers use water-saving methods like Regulated Deficit Irrigation. read more

SummerStar Ruby, the new South African grapefruit variety being sold across Europe this summer, is gaining praise not only for its taste, but also for its sustainable attributes. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish grapefruit season, which runs from September 1 to May 31, has closed with positive record data, strengthening the role of this minority citrus, which offers very interesting upward trends. Total production this season amounted to 102,000 tons, which means that Spain has read more

La producción de pomelo en España superó las 100,000 toneladas por primera vez en 2024/25, alcanzando las 102,000 toneladas entre el 1 de septiembre y el 31 de mayo.

Spanish grapefruit production exceeded 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2024/25, reaching 102,000 tonnes between 1 September and 31 May. read more

Through this business partnership, Frucimu will be able to supply Agriconsa with around 1,700 tons of grapefruits per season, a product that the cooperative from Murcia specializes in and for which the demand in the industry is increasing year by year. The collaboration of both parties will... read more

The Regional Minister of Agriculture for Murcia, Sara Rubira, met with Joaquín Rubio, the new president of Ailimpo this week to congratulate him on his recent appointment and encourage him to "continue tirelessly defending the great work done by lemon and grapefruit farmers in the Region of Murcia." read more

The Online Freshness Seminar on September 10, 2025 is an excellent opportunity to learn more about various citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. The topics covered will include the botanical characteristics of citrus plants, cultivation and harvesting methods, as well as... read more

South African citrus producers have launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, the first campaign of its kind since the former Jaffa grapefruit campaigns in the previous century. read more

With the arrival of the first StarRuby grapefruit from South Africa in week 19, this year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere began relatively early. "Since the Spanish season ended early this year, there was a high demand in the market for grapefruits from overseas at the beginning." read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers, working under the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, is focusing on repositioning a grapefruit variety within European markets. Specifically, a marketing committee of Star Ruby growers has set out to reshape the fruit's image and increase its demand through... read more

As of June 2025, EU orange imports for the 2024-2025 season totaled 549 tons, which is below the 636 tons recorded in 2023-2024. South Africa supplied 9,973 tons, Egypt 37,785 tons, and Morocco 3,127 tons. Other suppliers included Turkey (9 tons), Argentina (96 tons), and Zimbabwe (9,850 tons). read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers is coming together this summer to promote the Star Ruby variety in European markets. They aim to reshape the fruit's reputation and stimulate growth in the category. read more

A grup of South African citrus growers has launched a collaborative marketing campaign to promote the Star Ruby grapefruit variety in European markets. The coalition, operating under the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, has set up a specialized committee and combined their efforts. read more