Lemons

At Fruit Logistica, we met Barbara Campisi, sales representative of Campisi Citrus on behalf of the Consortium for the protection and promotion of Sicilian Lemon PGI. "It is a lemon with a prestigious cultivar, called Femminello," she explained, "which is characterized by the highest level of." read more

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee announced that Chile exported 397,417 tons of citrus fruits last year, slightly less than the 399,824 tons it exported in 2023. The United States remains the largest buyer of Chilean citrus fruits, importing 50,353 tons of clementines and 60,467 tons of lemons in 2024. read more

The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers has introduced a new packaging solution for Italian and foreign large retail chains, specifically designed to promote smaller-sized lemons that may not be fully appreciated in the fresh market. "Instead of using traditional nets, we opted for... read more

Developing an award-winning calibrachoa variety like Danziger's Lia™ Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa requires a combination of breeding innovations and a deep understanding of plant genetics. Ori Danziger, the breeder behind Lia Abstract, emphasized the importance of looking into various traits such as color, bloom size, vigor, and disease resistance to create a variety that stands out. Through careful selection and hybridization processes, breeders can develop new varieties that offer unique characteristics and benefits to growers. The recent recognition of Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa with the National Garden Bureau's Green Thumb Award highlights the success of these efforts in providing high-quality plants for the horticultural industry. read more

The lemon/lime production in Argentina for the 2024/25 season is forecasted to drop from 70,000 tons to 1.4 million tons due to unfavorable rainfall during the bloom period, affecting the quality of the fruit. Argentina is the fourth largest producer and exporter of lemons/limes worldwide, but its exports have been decreasing. read more

The unique area has also been recognized by the EU and has been awarded a PGI certification for lemons from Rocca Imperiale, but for marketing purposes, the focus has been on the brand name at Limorè: "Certifications are not known everywhere, a name is more impactful." read more

The Fino lemon season is now in its second part, and despite some losses caused by the weather, Ailimpo reports that the campaign is progressing well, with supply and demand in balance. "The initial estimate indicated that this season's production in Spain would reach 1,260,000 tons, which represents read more

A recall has been issued for the D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits in Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination, impacting products distributed in Ontario. The recall covers all best-before dates up to and including December 11, 2025. The affected Lemon Delight... read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

However, Mexican citrus production continues to be affected by adverse environmental factors such as persistent drought and high temperatures. In terms of exports, there is a significant increase in the export of lemons and limes, with a slight increase in oranges as well. read more