Lemons

The destructive wildfires in Korinthia, which have resulted in the loss of two lives, have fortunately spared the local lemon orchards. These orchards play a crucial role in the Greek lemon industry. However, both Korinthia and the neighboring region of Aigialia, which are the main lemon-producing areas, are currently at risk. read more

According to a report published by Bichos de Campo, the overproduction of lemons in the Argentinean region of Tucumán has led some growers to contemplate switching to oranges. read more

Since the beginning of September, lemon prices - mainly coming from overseas - have skyrocketed: the 3-4 caliber, from South Africa, is being sold wholesale in a range between 2.20-2.40 euros per kilogram. This is a trend that we have verified firsthand in the field. read more

Acidic, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, the lemon is much more than just a simple food: it is a symbol of vitality within Mediterranean culture. The World Lemon Day celebrates the versatility of this fruit.

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The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) has released the first estimates for the upcoming citrus production season, with a forecasted harvest of 5.842 million tons, slightly lower (-1%) than the previous year. Among the causes mentioned are... read more

Sezon cytryn z zagranicy zbliża się do końca, z Argentyną kończącą wysyłki i pozostałymi już tylko kilka dostaw. Import cytryn z Chile będzie trwał do początku października, podczas gdy produkcja w Meksyku spadła z powodu trudnych warunków uprawowych. "To stwarza korzystne okno dla read more

Spicy-hot, minty-fresh, nutty-bitter, or lemony-delicate - fresh herbs create real flavor explosions in the kitchen when used correctly. Both hobby and professional chefs appreciate this and are increasingly experimenting with tried and true flavors. read more

W Nowym Meksyku zbiorów opuncji w 2024 roku jest obfity. Prickly Foods, którego współwłaścicielem jest Will Thomson, przetwarza te owoce na produkty takie jak lemoniady i syropy, podkreślając ich unikalny smak, przypominający arbuz. Thomson, który także założył Festiwal Opuncji w Nowym Meksyku. read more

With the arrival of the first Meyer lemons, the Turkish citrus season is now getting underway. "The initial shipments are currently being packed and loaded, and are anticipated to arrive by the end of week 39. We had originally planned to start in early September, but we are now. read more

Z powodu przedłużającej się suchej pogody, tegoroczna żniwa cytryn doświadczyły opóźnienia, jednak całkowita produkcja pozostała w przewidywanym zakresie. W tym miesiącu firma Xuewang Lemon zaprezentowała swój nowy wizerunek marki na targach Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, przyciągając zainteresowanie licznych potencjalnych klientów. read more

In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish lemon season has begun with high demand and prices due to a transition with minimal overlap between the two hemispheres. "The previous season was really challenging. There was an excess of production, leading to prices dropping below profitable levels, and this resulted in... read more

The harvesting and sale of green lemons (Primofiore, which can be sold when their color turns light green) began last week at Pado Srl, but demand is already strong due to the limited volumes available from the southern hemisphere. "The campaign started about 10 days earlier than usual. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Turkish citrus growers are anticipating low yields for citrus and easy-peeler varieties this season. Uncertainty continues to be high as the harvest approaches, with lemon prices still not set just days before the start of the campaign. read more

In Vijayapura, Karnataka, the agriculture sector is experiencing a growth in lemon cultivation, especially the Khagji variety, which is known for its Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This tag aims to highlight the distinct quality and origin of the lemons, but has not yet led to direct... read more

Comercial Gallo S.r.l., the exclusive master licensee of the SILKROAD® patent for the Italian territory, is pleased to announce the beginning of collaboration with the patent owner, CIQUA Levante company, which has allowed Comercial Gallo to offer Italian companies the opportunity to. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

Sezon hiszpańskich cytryn Primofiori właśnie się rozpoczął, a perspektywy wydają się lepsze niż w poprzedniej kampanii, ponieważ na rynku obecnie jest pustka spowodowana niższym zaopatrzeniem z zagranicy. Wciąż istnieją pewne wątpliwości, ale na razie oczekiwany jest rozsądny sezon dla hiszpańskich cytryn. read more

In an interview, the academic José Luis Álvarez Flores from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (FIME) of UdeC explained that huge amounts of organic waste can be used as absorbers in the microwave range and do not have to be treated as waste. read more