Surge in citrus pest interceptions from South Africa as EU import season begins
June 2026 saw an increase of 66% in pest and disease interceptions in citrus shipments to the EU from third countries, with South Africa accounting for over half of all detections at the start of

Grapefruit Prices – June 13, 2026
Grapefruit Price Trends Across Europe and PolandIn the ever-evolving landscape of the global fruit market, grapefruit stands out with its unique tangy flavor and health benefits. Recent data from

"Mamy dużo klasy I Star Ruby na drzewach" -> "We have a lot of class I Star Ruby on the trees"
The Star Ruby grapefruit harvest has just begun for Vitafresh Exports in South Africa. The early fruit in Limpopo has been harvested for a couple of weeks, while the main crop in KwaZulu-Natal is

Grapefruit exports in South Africa are expected to increase by 16 per cent.
Eksporterzy grejpfrutów z RPA przewidują znaczny wzrost wysyłek w tym roku, szacując liczbę na 15,7 miliona kartonów.More. Go to the article

Grapefruit Prices - May 11, 2026
Overview of Current Grapefruit Prices in EuropeThe European grapefruit market presents an interesting array of prices across various wholesale markets as of May 11, 2026. The price disparities

The South African grapefruit campaign is expanding to include France and the Netherlands.
The SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have initiated their 2026 European summer campaign, extending their presence to France and the Netherlands after a successful 2025 season. Supported by

South African grapefruit growers are increasing their marketing efforts in Europe.
SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful

Durian sales are booming, while blueberry prices are rising.
This week, durian was the most popular fruit in the wholesale market, with brisk sales. Blueberry prices rose significantly due to reduced arrivals, avocado prices remained high, and South African

"Marsh grapefruit is an older variety, but it is still highly valued in certain markets."
As the South African citrus season picks up momentum, Vitafresh is focusing on a more specialized segment of the category: Marsh grapefruit. Last week, Natalie King and Dani Ivanova from the

"The consumption of grapefruit has decreased, but our turnover has increased by 25%"
The Spanish grapefruit season is ending soon with a smaller harvest compared to 2024/2025, even though the crop area is expanding. Demand has picked up in Europe since mid-March, as the shortage

CUPS grapefruit are still being shipped from Florida.
Niektórzy dostawcy grejpfrutów z Florydy szacują, że został jeszcze około miesiąc do końca sezonu grejpfrutów w stanie. "Nadal pakujemy grejpfruty i obecnie wszystko, co

Origin labeling is important for Florida citrus because it allows consumers to know where the product they are purchasing comes from. By labeling Florida citrus as such, consumers can make informed decisions and support local producers. Additionally, orig
Florida has long been known as the "sunshine state." With that, it's also quite well known for its production of citrus items such as oranges, grapefruit, and more. Florida's ideal climate helped

Israeli researchers are using CRISPR technology to reduce the bitterness of grapefruits.
Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie

Murcia produces almost half of the lemons and grapefruit that Spain exports.
Yesterday, Fernando López Miras, president of the Region of Murcia, met with Joaquín Rubio, the new president of Ailimpo, the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association, at the Palace of San

"Południowoafrykańscy producenci cytrusów pozostali zobowiązani do rynku amerykańskiego pomimo taryf"
The South African citrus season has ended, and Summer Citrus from South Africa is reflecting on the past season. They are discussing in detail the program that has been running for over 25 years.

Demand for Florida grapefruit has increased.
Obecnie dostawa grejpfrutów z Florydy jest silna, co stanowi pozytywny rozwój po ubiegłorocznych trudnościach spowodowanych huraganami Helene i Milton. „Zbliżamy się do szczytu

"Obecnie sprzedaż cytryn jest wolna, ale niedobór podaży może wkrótce stać się zauważalny."
The sales of Spanish lemons and grapefruits have remained unchanged since November. The field purchase prices for lemons are higher due to a smaller harvest compared to last year, and the same

Demand for California grapefruits could rise after the shutdown.
Podaż grejpfrutów z Kalifornii nadal utrzymuje się na stabilnym poziomie. "Zakończyliśmy sezon Marsh Ruby około miesiąc temu, a teraz rynek przechodzi na rzeczy takie jak MeloGold, które

The most sought-after citrus varieties by retailers in September and October are typically oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. These fruits are in season during this time, making them readily available and popular choices for consumers. Retailers often s
Naranjasyfrutas.com, an online platform for advertising crops, shared search trends among wholesalers purchasing from growers. The accompanying graph displays the most sought-after varieties in

Nowy hybryd mandarynki odporny na wirusa tristeza został opracowany.
The Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) is developing the new rootstock CIVAC 19, a hybrid of Cleopatra mandarin and Poncirus trifoliata, tolerant to Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV), a

California citrus is facing growing competition from other regions.
The now California citrus season is in full swing, with navels, clementines, grapefruit, and lemons being harvested. The demand for California citrus from American consumers remains strong, and

Marokańskie cytrusy przeczą trendom dzięki wzrostowi eksportu grejpfrutów do Kanady.
Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by

Morocco has doubled its grapefruit exports to Canada in the 2024/25 season.
Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From

Texas is starting the grapefruit season with high-quality produce in the 2025-2026 crop.
Sezon cytrusowy w Teksasie rozpoczął się. „Owoce mają już mocny stosunek Brix do kwasu w tym momencie sezonu, i jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z ich smaku” – mówi April

South African grapefruit exports have reached 15.3 million cartons.
South African grapefruit exporters have met their projected volume for the 2025 citrus season, with shipments reaching 15.3 million cartons. Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers'