Lemons

The overseas citrus season is in full swing at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk. "Lemon sales are going extremely well at the moment due to the nice weather. Sales of other citrus fruits are a bit slower, partly because there is a lot of summer fruit available. I expect lemon demand to continue to rise as we move further into the season." read more

With the arrival of summer, the fruit and vegetable markets fill up with imported citrus fruits, in particular oranges and lemons from the Mediterranean basin – Spain, Egypt, and Greece – but also from the Southern Hemisphere, with significant volumes from Argentina and South Africa. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa). Senasa stated that among the most important exported products, mandarins stand out with 62% of the total volume, followed by Tahiti lemons with a share of 31%, but with the. read more

The market for lemons in the area of Catania and neighboring municipalities had fallen under the control of a mafia organization, capable of heavily influencing every stage of the supply chain: from production to transportation, all the way to commercialization. This was revealed by the operation "Lumia". read more

Since the beginning of the 2024 fruit season, the price of yellow lemons in China has been steadily increasing, with the most significant rise occurring in April and May. However, since mid-to-late June, price fluctuations have eased and the growth rate has slowed, although there is still an overall upward trend. read more

Joaquín Rubio Gomariz has been appointed as the new president of the Spanish lemon and grapefruit interprofessional organization Ailimpo. He takes over from the former president, José Hernández Hernández, who will remain as the vice president of the association. read more

Joaquín Rubio, agricultural engineer, professional farmer, and lemon producer, has been the president of the Cooperativa El Limonar de Santomera/Murcia since 2023 and represents the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias at AILIMPO (Association of Lemon and Grapefruit Producers). The new president emphasized: "I look forward to..." read more

The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

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According to EastFruit, lemon prices in Uzbekistan have reached record levels. Over the span of four weeks, prices have increased by 65%, a significant difference compared to the same period last year. Retail prices for lemons in supermarkets in Tashkent have risen to approximately US$4.15 per kilogram, up from US$2.50 a month earlier. read more

The 2024 lemon season in the Region of Murcia is coming to a close with a positive outcome for the sector. Although production has been 20% lower than the previous season, prices have been more favorable for growers. Data from the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo) shows that. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

The Verdello is a green lemon variety that is not very juicy. Despite being cultivated in the summer months, it is often misunderstood by many Italian consumers. However, the Verdello remains a valuable resource for producers such as the Italian cooperative Pasam Agrumi, which has year-round production. read more

The governor of Tucumán, Argentina, Osvaldo Jaldo, met with the Croatian ambassador to Argentina, Duška Paravić, to discuss trade routes, specifically the export of lemons through Croatia's Rijeka port, as reported by Tucumán's office. Honorary Croatian Consul, Catalina Lonac, highlighted the discussions. read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

In order to make better use of lemons and offer alternative products with a longer shelf life, the Spanish company Belsán, from Murcia, has created a new gourmet format under its own brand: Li. This product consists of dehydrated lemon slices packaged in a lemon-shaped container made from biodegradable materials. read more

Mexico has positioned itself as the top lemon producer for 2024, driven by favorable weather and expanding cultivation areas. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Mexico is projected to produce approximately 3.5 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 market year. This marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Guadalupe Mora, the chief of the community of Felipe Carrillo Puerto (commonly referred to as "La Ruana" in the municipality of Buenavista), has reported that criminal organizations are still extorting lemon farmers in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacan. These criminal groups are persistently demanding payments. read more

Dotychczas zapakowano ponad 1 800 ton produktu na różnych liniach produkcyjnych. Obejmuje to towar najwyższej jakości w różnych formatach opakowań, a także opakowania marki Limonello przeznaczone do wzbogacenia mniejszych kalibrów. Te ostatnie osiągnęły imponujące wyniki. read more