Lemons

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

Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to complement select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year introduced by major paint brands. The company's selection features a variety of hues and tones that enhance the versatility and tranquility of the prominent indoor and outdoor spaces for the upcoming year. read more

Popyt na cytryny obecnie przewyższa podaż, w rezultacie rynek zmaga się z niedoborem. Chociaż meksykańska produkcja cytryn rozpoczęła się około miesiąc temu, kraj rozpoczął wolno z powodu warunków pogodowych. „Z powodu deszczu i wilgoci zbieranie jest ograniczone” - mówi Ronnie Cohen z Vision. read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more

The flow of Argentinian lemons into the Greek market continues smoothly, according to Michalis Kioutsoukalis, the owner of the importing-exporting company Cosmos Fruit, based in the Central Market of Thessaloniki. "We can confirm that there are no issues with the availability of Argentinian lemons in the Greek market," he stated. read more

As the lemon season, scheduled to begin in a few weeks, is being planned, southern Italy is still experiencing very high temperatures, with peaks exceeding 30 °C. "Currently, lemon trees are undergoing a stressful period due to the intense heat and prolonged drought. It has not rained for over six months, which has led to" read more

The lemon harvest has already begun in Murcia, the main producing region in Spain, with lower production expected compared to last season. Prices at the source are significantly higher than last year, and market prices are expected to reach very high levels starting from the end of the year. read more

"The demand for organic lemons abroad is significant," says Sergio Mazzara, managing partner of Campisi Italia. "In fact, we are growing year on year in terms of both volume and value." He explains that in Italy, the organic market is still mainly focused on specialized shops. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Lemons remain scarce in the industry. G.T. Parris from Seald Sweet mentioned, "They have been a challenge all season long. They started off tight this year and it was always light week to week. We could never get the volume that we projected at the beginning of the season." read more

The lemon campaign in Sicily is currently in a transition phase: The season for the Verdello variety has ended, and in about ten days, it will be replaced by the Primofiore variety. This information was provided by Silvia Magliocco, the Italian sales manager of the Pasam Agrumi cooperative, one of the largest lemon producers in the region. read more

The importation of South African citrus into Singapore began in March. "We began with lemons in March, and then added Star Ruby Grapefruit in April," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global. "In June, we expanded to include soft citrus varieties such as Nules, Clementines, and Nova." read more