Lemons

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

The Limonar de Santomera cooperative, associated with the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam), has been awarded in the XXII edition of the Alce Awards, a prestigious advertising competition that aims to

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The Verna lemon campaign has started with increased stability and "livelier sales," according to Bartolomé Rodríguez from the Murcian company Sixto Lemon, which has already concluded the Fino lemon campaign. "Our campaign is currently in full swing and things are going quite well; however, read more

Although the U.S. has a domestic lemon program in California, the country also imports lemons from Argentina at this time of year, and imports from Mexico will soon begin. The program from Argentina began in May and will continue through August. Despite high volumes, the crop quality is poor. read more

"We have just begun with the first South African grapefruit, which arrived in good quality," Menno Hogenelst of Dole Europe stated in mid-May. He observed that unlike previous years when this product entered an empty market, this year is different. "There are still products from Europe and Turkey." read more

Eating whole lemons, including the peel, has become a viral trend on TikTok. These lemons are known for their high vitamin C content, which supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. While the trend was initially popularized by an Italian company's low-acidity lemons, regular lemons are now also being used. read more

Peruvian fresh lemon exports have been consistently strong since the start of 2024, surpassing $5 million in monthly shipments. In the first quarter of the year, Peru exported 15,540 tons of lemons, generating $15.7 million in revenue. This represents a 10% increase in volume and a 5% increase in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Ambrosia Citrus Estate produces blueberries, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges on its farm located in Hoedspruit, in South Africa's Limpopo province. It dedicates 75 hectares to growing six varieties of blueberries, which it also processes and packs. The company serves the domestic market and... read more

Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern read more

The war conflict has caused instability in the markets of Eastern Europe, leading to a decrease in consumption and difficulties in accessing agricultural products in the countries of that region. Other agricultural sectors have received assistance as a result of this situation. read more

Zachary Estes points out research suggesting that images of scented objects can trigger the corresponding smells in consumers' minds, impacting their purchasing choices. This concept, known as "smellizing," implies that visual stimuli, like photos of lemons or coffee beans, can effectively. read more

"We have recently finished the campaign for late Tarocco Meli varieties of citrus fruits. Next, we will be moving on to the campaigns for Sicilian lemons and Saturn peaches, followed by summer fruits. Apricots will be available in a couple of weeks, and then we will have Coscia pears in the peak of summer." read more

Wraz z rozwojem sezonu produkcji cytrusów w Południowej Afryce, na rynku pojawiły się również południowoafrykańskie cytryny obok grejpfrutów. Zbliżając się Święto Smoka, sprzedaż importowanych skrzynek z jabłkami rośnie. Południowoafrykańskie cytryny są teraz dostępne na rynku, a obecne ceny wynoszą read more

"This is a challenging time due to the fluctuating prices of citrus fruits, particularly lemons. Our main focus is on producing lemon products, with a special emphasis on lemon juice. Our premium product is our organic lemon juice, which comes in various formats and innovative packaging options tailored to our customers' needs." read more

Under the slogan "Royal delights for the sweetest tooth", the campaign focuses on stone fruit, mangoes, avocados, pineapples, and lemons from SanLucar; as well as on attractive themed islands in the point of sale. One of the highlights of the

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The Spanish lemon season is at a dead end: record volumes, amounting to 1.5 million tons, will have no commercial outlets because the market does not have the capacity to absorb all the production. Therefore, the lack of demand will leave about 400,000 tons still on the trees. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more

Sources from ASAJA Murcia have highlighted primarily "the control of all lemon imports in the European Union. These controls must be related to quantities imported within the quotas."

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