Lemons

Pierwsze dostawy argentyńskich cytryn do Stanów Zjednoczonych już się odbyły. „To jeszcze nie duża ilość. Zaczniemy sprowadzać większe ilości około 1 czerwca, gdy programy się rozpoczną” - mówi G.T. Parris z firmy Seald Sweet, dodając, że program importu cytryn obejmuje także cytryny chilijskie i meksykańskie. read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase ahead of schedule this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector expects a smooth transition between the Spanish and the southern hemisphere's production, with prices remaining high, even higher for. read more

The supply of Italian lemons is dwindling as the season comes to a close. "The weather in Sicily has been highly unpredictable this year, with significant rainfall. This is unprecedented in the last 15 years and has resulted in quality issues with our Demeter, organic, and untreated lemons," explains Thomas Heeren. read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain is entering its final phase earlier than expected this year. Prices are profitable and higher than last year. Therefore, the sector anticipates a seamless transition between Spanish and southern hemisphere production, with prices expected to remain high, possibly even higher. read more

After peaking in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, lemon consumption in Italy has gradually declined in the following years. During the critical period, the positive perception related to the high vitamin content - considered useful in combating read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the citrus market," says Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Supplies are becoming more and more consolidated, but that leads to greater fluctuations on the free market. If there is a slowdown, market prices shoot up, only to drop again when." read more

During the FlowerTrials event from June 10-13, Walter Blom Plants will showcase three new cultivars: Hemerocallis 'Stella', Verbascum 'Peach Champagne', and Polemonium 'Violet Eye'. These introductions coincide with the company's 15th anniversary, highlighting its evolution into a specialist in perennials. read more

After a season marked by tensions in international markets, even Sicilian lemons – an excellence of Made in Italy – had to deal with a phase of uncertainty. Specifically, the campaign of the first bloom, which represents the cornerstone of production for the sector, faced challenges. read more

A 285-year-old lemon was sold for £1,400 at an auction after being discovered in a drawer of a chest that was sold for just £32. The lemon, dating back to 1739, had a handwritten note attached to it and was likely preserved by drying. In another fruit-related discovery, a 52-million-year-old fossilized berry was found. read more

Salix Fruits has launched its Summer Citrus Program 2025, which kicks off the Southern Hemisphere's citrus season. The program features products like lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits. Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, stated that this season holds great importance for the company. read more