Lemons

The marketing of Greek lemons concluded its previous season with high prices and fast-paced sales. Mr. Andreas notes that the significant losses suffered by Turkish lemon orchards due to spring frost may have been a game-changer not only for the past season but possibly for the upcoming one as well. read more

The Mexican countryside is currently witnessing a new wave of protests. Producers of corn, tomatoes, avocados, and lemons are initiating a nationwide strike in different regions due to the significant decline in grain prices. They assert that this situation is endangering the rural economy and could bring it to a halt. read more

The majority of large European retailers have already switched from lemons from the Southern Hemisphere to those from the Northern Hemisphere, prominently featuring the Primofiori variety from Spain. Despite some delays in the harvest due to recent rains, the transition is still ongoing. read more

Martori Farms, with deep roots in Arizona and California, is known for its distinctive varieties of melons: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, traditional Honeydew, Golden Honeydew, and the innovative Kandy Lemon Drop Melon. Through this acquisition, Martori Farms will now offer a read more

The lemon harvest season is currently in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, with concentrated picking also taking place in major Chinese producing regions. While local governments initially forecasted a 30% decrease in lemon production this season, the actual harvest results show a different overall trend. read more

Fresh lemon exports from Argentina increased by 43 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, reaching US$140 million. Fresh orange exports also saw a significant rise of 64 percent to US$24 million. These figures, disclosed by the Ministry of Agriculture, highlight the industry's strong performance. read more

When the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2021, the change created new opportunities for South African citrus exports. The UK was able to set its own import rules, allowing lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits to enter without a plant health certificate or inspection. This made the read more

Argentine citrus exports have seen a significant increase in the first eight months of the year. From January to August, the export of lemons, oranges, mandarins, and related products reached a total of 366,000 tons, marking a 21% rise compared to the same period last year. The value of these exports exceeded $408 million, representing a 27% increase. read more

EU citrus imports for the 2024/25 season show mixed results across product categories, with total volumes for oranges and small citrus exceeding last year, while lemons and grapefruits present different dynamics.

Oranges: EU orange imports from October 2024 to September 2025 reached 934,334 tons. read more