Lemons

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

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

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

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

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

Seald Sweet's GT Parris provides an update on the ongoing citrus import season. Regarding lemons, the rain in Argentina during pre-harvesting and harvesting has affected the season's initial projections. "They weren't sure about the size...". read more

Asaja Alicante is disappointed with the 2023/2024 Fino lemon season, which has been the worst on record in terms of profitability, and expects the results of the Verna season to be no better. The main reason, according to the association, is an unfair situation for the growers; a consequence of. read more

The communication campaign dedicated to the IGP Sicilian Lemon has been launched, promoted by the Consortium for the protection of the Sicilian product. LemON - IGP Sicilian Lemon: capture the essence of Sicily! includes digital activities of social and influencer marketing, a TV campaign in Italy, and out. read more

The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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ASAJA Alicante laments that the closure of the 2023/2024 Eureka lemon campaign is ending as the worst in its history in terms of profitability and estimates that the prospects for Verna lemons will not be any better. The main

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The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

Record high orange juice prices are expected to boost orange juice production as growers ramp up deliveries for processing. Growers are shifting oranges away from the export market and local sales to focus on processing due to favorable prices. Adequate rainfall in the Spring of 2023 has ensured enough water for… read more

With the aim of ensuring a continuous citrus supply throughout the year and expanding its product range, Dole Italia will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under its own brand starting from the next national campaign, thus filling the seasonal gap. read more

Nursery P. Mostert Plant Nursery has begun offering the Citrosa Mosquito Fighter, a lemon-scented geranium that they acquired from Pedro Plant last year. "The best part is that it is long-lasting, and consumers can truly enjoy it for six months," they say. The Pelargonium Scent Fresh. read more

In MY 2023/24, due to the increase in planted area and assuming regular yields, lemon production is estimated to grow by 6.7 percent and reach 175,000 metric tons. In MY 2023/24, due to high profits, lemon planted area will reach 8,150 hectares (ha). This represents a one percent increase from MY... read more

The cultivation area for lemons is therefore at a record level of 8,081 hectares. Chilean lemon exports are expected to increase by 8.8% to reach a total of 74,000 tons. The United States is the most important market for Chilean lemons. In the 2022/23 fiscal year, Chile exported... read more

Pursuing the development of new geographical sourcing areas, the Company will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under the Dole brand starting from the next national campaign, filling the seasonal gap from October to February. Dole Italy. read more

Producion forecasts for tangerines/mandarins, oranges, lemons, and orange juice have not changed since the Annual Citrus Report of December 20, 2023. The citrus industry attributes two consecutive seasons of low production to increased temperatures and drought. The extreme heat during summer read more

For MY 2023/24, the forecast for fresh lemon production has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from the USDA's official estimates of 1,907 thousand metric tons. This decline can be attributed to adverse weather conditions, including higher temperatures than originally anticipated. read more