Lemons

The strawberry campaign continues, characterized by high quality and abundant production. The Sabrosa branded Candonga and the Inspire branded Matera are in high demand. Asparagus also has good production and quality, while broad beans are currently in full swing. Sicilian lemons are selling reasonably well. read more

The global lemon market is going through a period of strong pressure, characterized by a decrease in consumption and a 6% reduction in global production, as highlighted in the latest report published by the USDA in January. This situation is having repercussions. read more

The first year of LemOn has concluded, the project aimed at promoting the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Sicilian Lemon, co-financed by the Consortium for Protection and the European Union. The numbers are impressive, with 102 million consumers reached in the target countries of Italy, Poland, and Romania. read more

Pierwsza wysyłka południowoafrykańskich cytryn sezonu 2025 dotarła do Indii. read more

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment of lemons exported to India by FruitOne, a local citrus cultivation and export company. "We are delighted to announce the arrival of the first shipment of South African lemons in India," said a spokesperson for FruitOne. read more

The production of Syracuse PGI Lemons increased by 28.7% between 2023 and 2022, according to data from the latest Ismea - Qualivita 2024 Report on Italian PDO, PGI, and TSG food and wine production. The strong performance of the citrus fruit from Ortigia is further supported by the growth in value. read more

Maria Concetta Strano leads the CREA OFA team in Acireale, who are dedicated to developing edible anti-fungal coatings for high-value lemon fruits to be stored in cold conditions. This research is part of their ongoing project. read more

Kwek Global, a Singapore-based import and export company, has recently received their first shipments of South African lemons for the new season. Hong Chew Kwek, the Managing Director, mentioned that the quality of the first shipment from South Africa looked promising. "We import one to two loads a week," he added. read more

Recently, we wrote on the pages of fresh-market.pl about what to expect from wholesale lemon prices in the near future. Additional information coming from southern Europe indicates that these predictions were accurate. So, what important developments are happening in the lemon market? read more

Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

Limoneira Company, with a market capitalization of $393 million and revenue of $191.5 million, has been informed about the termination of its Farm Management Agreement (FMA) with Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc. The termination was initiated by PGIM Real Estate Finance, LLC for PAI Centurion Citrus, LLC. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Z powodu trwającej suszy zbieranie cytryn w tym sezonie ma się opóźnić. Obecnie ceny zakupu na miejscach produkcji wzrosły o prawie 80% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osłabiając przewagę cenową chińskich cytryn w tym sezonie. Cytryny Xuewang działają read more

Portugal will be able to export lemons to Brazil following the publication of a new phytosanitary protocol. The announcement was made by José Manuel Fernandes, the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, during last month's Luso-Brazilian Summit in Brazil. read more

In recent days, continuous rainfall in many parts of the Iberian Peninsula has disrupted the harvesting of citrus fruits such as lemons and halted other open-ground cultivation activities. This has further reduced the supply, following the previous impact of frosts in Murcia. read more

"The flagship products that define our brand include PGI Sicilian blood orange, PGI lemon of Syracuse, bitter orange, and a selection of refined citrus mix marmalades, all available in 360-gram jars," explains Sofia Mammana (in the photo), the young administrator of Agrisicilia, a family-owned company. read more

The CEO of Sixto Lemon, Bartolomé Rodríguez, stated that the Primofiori lemon season is currently facing a "challenging" period due to a decrease in supply and lower-than-expected quality. Consequently, prices have risen to the extent that we have been purchasing lemons at. read more

The Fresh Gourmet Company is expanding its citrus product line to meet the increasing demand for high-quality lemon and lime juices. One of its brands, Italia Garden, now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in a new elegant design with a wider range of options, including organic (4 oz.) versions. read more

The ninth edition of "i Limoni per la ricerca®" has started, a project by the Umberto Veronesi Foundation ETS realized exclusively with the Benefit Company Citrus l'Orto Italiano, which funds the work of doctors and researchers who have chosen to dedicate their lives to research. read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more