Grapefruit

The South African citrus season has already begun at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of. read more

The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Ailimpo has once again teamed up with French produce agency Aprifel and Polish fruit and vegetable association Fruit Union to launch a new three-year marketing campaign promoting the benefits of consuming lemons and grapefruits, as well as encouraging regular exercise. read more

A shift in consumption and demand for grapefruit has occurred in numerous markets in recent seasons. Demand for grapefruit is decreasing, leading to slower sales. This trend is happening as the World Citrus Organisation predicts an increase in production from the Southern Hemisphere. read more

Zmiana w konsumpcji i popycie na grejpfruty miała miejsce na wielu rynkach w ciągu ostatnich kilku sezonów. Popyt na grejpfruty maleje, co powoduje również spowolnienie sprzedaży. To zdarza się w momencie, gdy Światowa Organizacja Cytrusowa szacuje wzrost produkcji w Półkuli Południowej. read more

Według hiszpańskiego Ministerstwa Rolnictwa produkcja hiszpańskich grejpfrutów w tym sezonie ma być o 2% większa niż w poprzedniej kampanii. Szacuje się, że ilość ta wyniesie blisko 79 600 ton, a 32,9% (około 26 200 ton) zostanie uprawione w Andaluzji, w tym w Sewilli. read more

In a new effort to make more consumers aware of the many benefits of consuming lemon and grapefruit as part of a balanced diet, the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (AILIMPO) is back. read more

In a new effort to make more consumers aware of the many benefits of consuming lemon and grapefruit as part of a balanced diet, the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (AILIMPO) is once again read more

José Antonio García, president of the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association in Spain (Ailimpo), and Justin Chadwick, from the South African producers association, were the presidents

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José Antonio García, president of the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association in Spain (Ailimpo), and Justin Chadwick, from the South African producers' association, were the presidents

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With the start of citrus exports from South Africa this month, dominated by shipments of lemons, grapefruit and early soft citrus fruits, the industry is preparing for a further increase in volumes. read more

As citrus exports from South Africa kick-off in earnest this month, with shipments of lemons, grapefruit and early soft citrus dominating, the industry is preparing for yet another rise in volumes. read more

According to the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit, Ailimpo, Purchasing operations of Spanish lemons at origin have ground almost to a halt, without great prospects for their reactivation. Meanwhile, however, there's still stability in the fresh lemon export market, with
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Orange supplies out of Florida continue to be steady. "We're finishing grapefruit in a couple of weeks and tangerines as well this week, but we'll continue with oranges through July," says Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus, who notes there's enough fruit available for demand. "I wouldn't say
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US citrus production is projected to continue its long-term decline before stabilising through 2033, according to a report from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist. read more

Professor Michelle Francl, a controversial American chemistry professor from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, who previously suggested adding salt to tea to enhance its taste, now recommends adding grapefruit to prolong the caffeine effect. Conversely, consuming vegetables like cabbage,
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The Spanish citrus campaign has run into serious hurdles that have affected oranges and mandarins, as well as lemons and grapefruits. The conflict in the Red Sea has led to a surge in the presence of Egyptian oranges and Moroccan mandarins in the European and North American markets, displacing
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