Peru's mandarin/tangerine production and exports are expected to recover and increase by two and three percent, respectively, in MY 2023/2024 (March 2024 to February 2025). Production is forecasted to reach 560,000 metric tons (MT), while exports are forecasted to recover to 210,000 MT. The increase is attributed to higher demand and improved growing conditions. read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

The cultivation area for lemons is therefore at a record level of 8,081 hectares. Chilean lemon exports are expected to increase by 8.8% to reach a total of 74,000 tons. The United States is the most important market for Chilean lemons. In the 2022/23 fiscal year, Chile exported... read more

Producion forecasts for tangerines/mandarins, oranges, lemons, and orange juice have not changed since the Annual Citrus Report of December 20, 2023. The citrus industry attributes two consecutive seasons of low production to increased temperatures and drought. The extreme heat during summer read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

The Satsuma was the first variety of mandarin to be introduced to Peruvian production fields, specifically in the province of Huaral, where a new port for container ships is currently being built. The goal is to shorten the shipping time from Peru to the Asian market by 12 days. Huaral is also read more

Taylor Camp, an 11-year-old from York, set a new world record for peeling the most mandarins in one minute in the under 16 category. This challenge was organized by Absolute Radio and Guinness World Records and was highlighted on the Dave Berry Breakfast Show. Taylor, who has a strong passion for mandarins, was chosen from a large pool of participants. read more

Winter rain brings joy to all farmers in the Cape region – although citrus farmers may not celebrate as enthusiastically as grain and deciduous fruit farmers, who were concerned about the unusually warm and dry weather in May. The coloring process of citrus fruits has been delayed due to the warm temperatures. Once the intense rains stop, read more

There are those who make the enhancement of Made in Italy agri-food products an important part of their marketing strategy: this is the case of Acqua di Parma, which, with its Blu Mediterraneo perfume line, promotes the excellences and territories of southern Italy, paying homage to its. read more

The water shortage in Chile's primary Clementine-growing region of Ovalle-Vicuña in the Coquimbo Region is resulting in a 30% decrease in volumes for the 2024 season. "Even producers with water resources in their orchards are encountering difficulties, raising concerns about the quality and size of the crop," reports. read more