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The 2024 lemon season in the Region of Murcia is coming to a close with a positive outcome for the sector. Although production has been 20% lower than the previous season, prices have been more favorable for growers. Data from the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo) shows that. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

The Verdello is a green lemon variety that is not very juicy. Despite being cultivated in the summer months, it is often misunderstood by many Italian consumers. However, the Verdello remains a valuable resource for producers such as the Italian cooperative Pasam Agrumi, which has year-round production. read more

The governor of Tucumán, Argentina, Osvaldo Jaldo, met with the Croatian ambassador to Argentina, Duška Paravić, to discuss trade routes, specifically the export of lemons through Croatia's Rijeka port, as reported by Tucumán's office. Honorary Croatian Consul, Catalina Lonac, highlighted the discussions. read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more

In order to make better use of lemons and offer alternative products with a longer shelf life, the Spanish company Belsán, from Murcia, has created a new gourmet format under its own brand: Li. This product consists of dehydrated lemon slices packaged in a lemon-shaped container made from biodegradable materials. read more

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

Mexico has positioned itself as the top lemon producer for 2024, driven by favorable weather and expanding cultivation areas. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Mexico is projected to produce approximately 3.5 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 market year. This marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Guadalupe Mora, the chief of the community of Felipe Carrillo Puerto (commonly referred to as "La Ruana" in the municipality of Buenavista), has reported that criminal organizations are still extorting lemon farmers in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacan. These criminal groups are persistently demanding payments. read more