Lemons

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

The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well. read more

Obecna podaż cytryn na rynku jest dobra i stabilna. „Obserwujemy silną podaż i owoce wysokiej jakości z Dystryktu 1 Kalifornii od wszystkich dostawców, z którymi współpracujemy przez cały ten okres roku” - mówi Joshua Schwartz z Four Seasons Produce Inc., dodając, że podaż jest... read more

Utz has launched a limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chip, combining sweet, tangy, and salty flavors to create a distinctive summer snack. These chips are made with real lemon juice, lemon oil, and sugar to capture the refreshing essence of lemonade in a crispy form. They are available nationwide until August or while supplies last. read more

While the U.S. lemon supply is currently abundant, it is uncertain what percentage of the lemon crop will be placed in storage. This will be determined by the quality of the fruit from various regions and how long they can be stored before being sold. Overall, the domestic supply of lemons will not be affected. read more

In the past year, there were 164.5 million cartons. The 2025 season seems to have been favorable so far. "The early season is mainly dominated by exports of lemons and grapefruits. Lemons are in good demand in the international markets and the price of lemons is also" read more

Supermarkets and foreign distribution platforms continue to demand a steady and ample supply of Italian lemons, even as the season is coming to a close. The market remains lively, partly due to quality issues with lemons imported from other countries. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

Brazil has reached an agreement with the Indian government to export five citrus fruits, including Tahiti lime, Sicilian lemon, sweet orange, and tangerine. This agreement is part of a broader strategy to enhance trade relations between Brazil and India, which already includes exports such as. read more

A report in The Times has revealed that the UK now has its first citrus grove. Thanks to a warming climate, the country could soon start producing its own oranges, lemons, and mandarins outdoors. read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain, which has been severely affected by Spain's massive electricity blackout, has unexpectedly started early this year. "Due to the drop in Primofiori production this year, initially estimated at 20%, but in the end will reach read more

"For the 2025 fruit campaign year, the Karmen scale will remain unchanged. We have not made any changes to the previous model because we believe we have achieved the pinnacle of product excellence in terms of functionality, selling price, and components. We anticipate significant sales growth." read more

Według José Carbonella, prezesa Argentyńskiej Federacji Cytrusowej (Federcitrus), mróz w lipcu silnie wpłynął na objętość letniej produkcji cytryn, "powodując bardzo znaczący spadek wolumenu." Prognozy na ten sezon, który rozpoczął się na początku kwietnia i potrwa do końca read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced the Coreopsis Sunny Days™ Series with the release of the first variety in the series, Coreopsis Sunny Days 'Rays'. This mesmerizing variety features blooms in autumnal colors that change throughout the season, starting as bright lemon-gold and deepening into. read more

VitaFresh Exports is kicking off the South African citrus export season. The company exports a wide variety of citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, and oranges. "Our main exports are lemons and oranges, but we export the entire range from South Africa and Zimbabwe. We have a trustworthy team of..." read more