Lemons
The Turkish citrus season is in full swing, and although the situation is different per product, overall it seems to be a pretty good season. For Lemons, the first big season is about finished, Esra Soyleyen, managing partner of Turkish fruit exporter Aksun states: “On volume levels we do not
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Exploit for Polenghi lemon juice, +25% turnover in 2021-23
2023-12-18 00:00
Turnover growth in three years of 25% (2021-2023) for a turnover of more than 100 million euro in 2023. These are the success figures of Polenghi, the Italian family company and market leader in Europe of high-quality lemon juices that exports to over 70 countries (for
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Imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November
2023-12-15 00:00
Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November, of which 15,537 tons came from South Africa.
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China approves the entry of Uruguayan lemons
2023-12-14 00:00
On November 29, the General Administration of Customs of China announced that the Asian country had approved the entry of fresh lemons from Uruguay. With this announcement, China lifted the restriction there has been on these imports since 2017 when it allowed access to the Chinese market for
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Innovation, climate change, optimizing work tools and diversification are just some of the reasons why Prince de Bretagne's producers are turning to citrus crops. Launched 4 years ago, the range now includes 8 products and could attract other growers in the face of increasing demand for French
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China to accept new imports from Kazakhstan and Uruguay
2023-12-12 06:00
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has issued statements announcing new market access for fruit from Kazakhstan and Uruguay. China will now accept lemons from Uruguay and peaches and apricots, from Kazakhstan contingent on the stipulated phytosanitary requirements.
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"With the Christmas season around the corner, lemon consumption is expected to increase"
2023-12-11 00:00
November came to a close with the price of Spanish oranges again at the highest level of the last ten seasons, both at origin and in storage.
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Villari Group chooses Expansion Group as communication partner
2023-12-05 00:00
Among Expansion Group's clients is the Villari Group, a company based in Roccalumera (Messina) that deals with the production, processing and marketing of citrus and fruit products, especially lemons. The Villari Group has entrusted the agency
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Dull start for the Sicilian primofiore lemon. Spain leaves no room
2023-12-05 00:00
From year to year, Spain takes market share in Europe with its lemons and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Italian product to compete with such a tough player. Meanwhile, in Sicily, the season begins with the early-blooming Syracuse lemon femminello. Tell
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Good year for Chilean citrus fruits
2023-12-04 12:00
A total of 395,889 tonnes were exported, of which 15.5 % were clementines, 43.7 % mandarins, 23.7 % oranges and 17.1 % lemons.
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Good year for Chilean citrus
2023-12-04 09:00
Chilean citrus exports grew 48 per cent in 2023. The figure was 16 per cent on the average over the last three seasons, according to the figures released by the Chilean Citrus Committee.
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Chile: citrus fruit exports increased
2023-12-01 13:00
"The season ended well. It was a season that ended with several positive surprises in terms of export volumes. The export volume of clementines has recovered strongly and we have almost doubled last year's total exports of mandarins. For
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November marks the start of the Egyptian Citrus Campaign by BGP International, a marketer and distributor of a wide range of agricultural products, including citrus, grapes, apples, stonefruit, and more. With a keen eye on quality and color, BGP International is excited to announce the launch of
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“Leave your chair and get on the back of a mule in Colombia”
2023-11-28 00:00
Buyers and importers of avocados, mangoes, lemons and exotic fruits are challenged by rural growers deep in the highlands of Colombia to “get out of your comfort zones, leave your chair and get on the back of a mule,” says Claudia Bernal, owner of Mountain Range Produce.
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Slow demand and falling prices for lemon and grapefruit due to predominance of smaller calibers
2023-11-24 00:00
It is still very quiet in the European lemon and grapefruit markets, with slow demand and falling prices for the Spanish production, which is affected by an overall reduction in sizes.
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Tajikistan reports bumper fruit harvest, but prices soar
2023-11-24 00:00
In Tajikistan, the Ministry of Agriculture reveals a remarkable increase in fruit production, surpassing last year's yield by 47,000 tons. As of November 20, over 456,000 tons of various fruits have been harvested, with cherries, apricots, apples, plums, and lemons leading the surge in output.
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The lemon has a sworn enemy that is threatening its cultivation in Sicily, especially in the Syracuse area. We are talking about mal secco, caused by the fungusPlenodomus tracheiphilus. This pathogen is not new to the Sicilian area; it has always been present, but only in recent
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A good window for lemons from Mexico
2023-11-21 00:00
It’s Thanksgiving week in the US and demand as well as pricing is very good for lemons. “During the holidays, there is always a celebration and lemons are included in many dishes and cocktails,” says Ronnie Cohen with Vision Global Group. This time of year, the company brings in lemons
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"The export of Spanish lemons remains limited because the market is not really active"
2023-11-21 00:00
The lemon campaign in Spain has so far been affected by a lack of demand from the European markets that is causing prices to drop constantly. In week 45, average prices at origin ranged between 0.32 and 0.37 Euro per kilo.
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Argentina reopens organic citrus fruit exports to the EU
2023-11-20 00:00
Argentina has reopened trade in citrus fruits with the EU by making its first export of organic lemons to Europe, after more than two decades of a ban on exports due to Commonwealth restrictions. The shipment involved around 60
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