Grapefruit

Two of Florida's most established citrus companies, IMG Citrus and the Mixon family, have announced a strategic partnership to create a new platform for marketing premium Florida grapefruit on a global scale. read more

The citrus exports from the Valencia Region are approaching the end of the season, with a small increase in value, a decrease in volume, and a significant change in the types of citrus being exported. Traditional varieties are becoming less common, while lemons and, to a lesser extent, grapefruits are becoming more important. read more

The Spanish Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association Ailimpo has expressed its "profound disappointment" with the response of the Murcian authorities to the discovery of the citrus yellow vein chlorosis virus in the autonomous community. The association says that the regional Ministry of Agriculture has... read more

The Star Ruby grapefruit harvest has just begun for Vitafresh Exports in South Africa. The early fruit in Limpopo has been harvested for a couple of weeks, while the main crop in KwaZulu-Natal is starting to be harvested. The grapefruit crop is looking very promising, as reported by Danial Badger, Managing Director. read more

Eksporterzy grejpfrutów z RPA przewidują znaczny wzrost wysyłek w tym roku, szacując liczbę na 15,7 miliona kartonów. read more

SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful first season. read more

The SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have initiated their 2026 European summer campaign, extending their presence to France and the Netherlands after a successful 2025 season. Supported by members of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the campaign was initially launched last year under the SummerStar brand. read more

This week, durian was the most popular fruit in the wholesale market, with brisk sales. Blueberry prices rose significantly due to reduced arrivals, avocado prices remained high, and South African grapefruit prices declined. Regarding blueberries, prices had been low earlier due to increased read more

As the South African citrus season picks up momentum, Vitafresh is focusing on a more specialized segment of the category: Marsh grapefruit. Last week, Natalie King and Dani Ivanova from the company were in KwaZulu-Natal to meet with one of the company's key Marsh grapefruit growers. read more

New Zealand Queen apples started arriving last week, and the supply has continued to increase this week. Currently, size #90 apples are selling for about ¥400 (US$2.80) per box, while sizes #100, #110, and #120 are priced at approximately ¥340–370 (US$2.38–2.59) per box. Traders have observed that when the read more

Cytryny sprzedawały się dobrze, zwłaszcza w Europie, mówi Christo Naudé z Malelane Citrus z dystryktu Onderberg w prowincji Mpumalanga. Wyeksportowali więcej cytryn niż zwykle w tym sezonie. "Po raz pierwszy, od siedmiu lat, które zajmujemy się cytrynami, udało nam się zdobyć miejsce na półce w. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The Spanish grapefruit season is ending soon with a smaller harvest compared to 2024/2025, even though the crop area is expanding. Demand has picked up in Europe since mid-March, as the shortage from other countries is starting to be felt. "We plan to complete the Spanish crop between weeks 19 read more

Niektórzy dostawcy grejpfrutów z Florydy szacują, że został jeszcze około miesiąc do końca sezonu grejpfrutów w stanie. "Nadal pakujemy grejpfruty i obecnie wszystko, co pakujemy, pochodzi z naszego programu Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS) i będziemy mieć dobrą ilość". read more

Fruits have traditionally been seen as a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, contemporary scientific research reveals that their advantages go beyond just supplying vitamins. Fruits have a blend of biologically active compounds - antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber. read more

Florida has long been known as the "sunshine state." With that, it's also quite well known for its production of citrus items such as oranges, grapefruit, and more. Florida's ideal climate helped the first orange and grapefruit trees grow into a flourishing commercial industry that is now. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

Yesterday, Fernando López Miras, president of the Region of Murcia, met with Joaquín Rubio, the new president of Ailimpo, the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association, at the Palace of San Esteban. They discussed the sector's current situation, upcoming challenges, and its involvement in. read more