Lemons

To sum up, this season has been quite eventful for Spanish lemons. The repeated storms, record rainfall, strong winds, and temperature fluctuations made production conditions extremely challenging. The unprecedented weather conditions led to significant disruptions in the campaign, compelling operators to... read more

"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients. read more

The citrus fruit sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, largely due to extreme climate instability and shifts in the trade dynamics among major players in the Mediterranean region and the southern hemisphere. In particular, the lemon market is experiencing a shortage of products that is contributing to the changes. read more

The 2025/2026 season for Spanish Fino lemons is coming to an end just as the Verna variety is about to be harvested. The Verna lemons will be harvested from April to the end of June, and production is projected to decrease by 25-30% compared to last year. This year, Spanish lemons have notably grown to larger sizes. read more

With three decades of experience in lemon exports, Zamora Citrus oversees its own production, packing facilities, and direct sales. Founded by Juan Zamora and Alicia Pons, the company has recently shifted its focus primarily to organic lemons, which represent a significant portion of its international sales. read more