Lemons

Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. The exporter says: "Many farms have planted lemons after last season's success. At Gelila, we are
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A gardener in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales discovered lemons on his tree with the rinds neatly removed, sparking a debate on social media about the culprit. Experts suggest that rats are likely responsible, based on the chew marks. Possums and cockatoos were also considered, but experts noted that their eating habits differ. read more

ASAJA Murcia anticipates a 20% decrease in lemon production for the fino variety and a 30% decrease for the verna variety in the upcoming season. This decline is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, restrictions on irrigation water quality, pest and disease outbreaks, and reduced crop yield. read more

Imported lemons from various regions are currently being brought into the United States. Paul G. Gonzalez of River City Produce Inc. stated, "There are Mexican lemons and they are quite nice. The crop has been very pretty and very clean." In addition to Mexican lemons, lemons are also being imported from Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. read more

The Lemon Focus Group of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised South Africa's lemon export numbers downwards. The Orange Focus Group of the CGA also reevaluated the export projections for oranges in the 2024 season and made further downward adjustments to the latest estimates. read more

Sources from ASAJA Murcia indicate that "the data obtained from surveys in the various cultivation areas of the region confirm a reduction in the harvest, which is due to unfavorable weather conditions, restrictions, and poor quality of irrigation water." read more

When talking about Sicilian lemons, one cannot help but think of the Villari Group from Roccalumera (Messina), which has been working for four generations to enhance Sicilian lemons to the fullest. The birth of the Lumì Brand, which recalls the dialect term "lumia" (an ancient small citrus fruit). read more

The South African lemon export season is reaching its conclusion, with volume estimations consistently decreasing to the extent that they are now significantly lower than the initial forecast and the final export figure from 2023. read more

With the Primofiore and Bianchetto lemon campaign coming to an end, it's time for Cai, the Agricultural Cooperative of Ionic Farmers in Furci Siculo (Messina), to assess the season. The cooperative, specialized in the production of organic citrus fruits, has seen the Primofiore harvest come to a close at the end. read more

The guidelines from the Campania Region to combat lemon dry rot will be published today. read more

The professional agricultural organization ASAJA Murcia estimates that in the upcoming lemon campaign, there will be 20% less of the "fino" variety, whose campaign begins in September.

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Following the cold fronts that brought floods and strong winds to the Western Cape, extreme cold conditions spread further north in the country, leading to severe frost at the beginning of week 30. This resulted in entire lemon and orange plantations being destroyed, causing significant. read more

This year's extended lemon season in Spain has affected the beginning of the international campaign. Demand for foreign fruit is stabilizing, as reported by Agribío, a producer and distributor of organic citrus that offers lemons and oranges throughout the year. Despite this, the consumption of organic citrus fruits is still on the rise. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Another week has passed with lemon prices reported to be below the average of the last 5 seasons. In fact, in the last week of June, they were 52% below the average, with a national average price of 0.18 €/kilo, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Source: read more

Westfalia Fruit is introducing its premium, 100-percent pure avocado oils in the United States, now offered in three flavors: Plain, Garlic, and Lemon. These oils are produced from fresh avocados cultivated and harvested in South Africa. "We're known as the avocado experts for a reason," stated Zac Bard. read more

The forecast for the production of fresh lemons is 1.7 million tons, representing a decrease of 11% compared to the last official estimates. This revision is attributed to unexpected weather conditions with higher temperatures than usual and rainfall during the. read more

Even in week 25, the same deflation as the previous week persists, with sales value decreasing and volumes increasing for pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. At the same time, loose fruit and vegetables sales continue to grow, although weakly. Among the channels, the balances of the last period remain unchanged. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more