Exporter prepared to switch to citrus fruits
Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo,

Argentina has certified 27,000 tons of lemons for export so far this year.
The National Food Safety and Quality Service (Senasa) is continuing its phytosanitary inspection and certification activities for fresh citrus fruits as part of the 2026 export campaign.

Polenghi celebrates 50 years of lemon and relaunches on the home consumption #tuttofood26
On the occasion of Tuttofood 2026, we met Filippo Scandellari, CEO of Polenghi, who presented us with the innovations with which the group celebrates half a century of activity in lemon juice. An

Extra-EU citrus fruits, reduced controls on Egypt but rejections are increasing
Spain continues to strongly monitor the front of extra-EU agri-food imports, especially when the issue intersects two sensitive areas: food safety and competition in the domestic market. The most

Comparing Spanish lettuce with vertical farming: CO2 emissions comparison reveals unexpected results.
Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready

The market is still adjusting to the increasing shipping costs.
Jacobus van Staden from Sunfed, the marketing division of Soleil Citrus based in Hoedspruit, mentioned that typically by the end of April, they would have already harvested more than half of their

Egypt exports 237,000 tons of food, with citrus accounting for 60,000 tons.
The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These

South African lemon exports to the Middle East are continuing at a slower pace.
Po dwóch miesiącach eksportu cytryn, blisko 4,5 miliona kartonów o wadze 15 kg zostało sprawdzonych przed wysłaniem: na północy zbieranie cytryn było często przerywane

Sicilian lemons: OP Cai, a campaign between cost pressure and rising market
The international economic context continues to exert pressure on the fruit and vegetable supply chain, with evident effects now also in the citrus sector. After weeks of crisis in the Strait of

Egypt exports 70,000 tons of fruit, with citrus and strawberries leading the way.
Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported export activity between March 28 and April 3, 2026, with a focus on fresh produce shipments. During the period, Egypt exported 5,065

Sicilian citrus fruits, greenhouse supply chain ranks: strategic alliance against climate and plant diseases
In a context marked by increasing climate instability and new phytosanitary pressures, Sicilian citrus farming is choosing the path of cohesion and technical exchange. This is the message that

New centrifuge technology focuses on the impact of HLB on citrus juice processing.
The global citrus industry is currently experiencing a decrease in juice production due to the effects of citrus greening (HLB) and a decrease in the quality of raw materials. In response to this,

Spanish researchers are developing edible smart inks from citrus waste.
The Regional Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Trade of the Generalitat Valenciana, led by Marián Cano, is funding the development of green processes and technologies through Ivace+i

Citrus fruits are processed and exported globally.
Our philosophy is based on the concept of 'tailor-made', meaning we create products according to the specific needs of our customers, even if they are not listed in our catalog, even if they are

Impact of cyclone Harry on fruit and vegetables: citrus fruits under pressure, first flowers lemons return to normal.
The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa returns, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, created to support consumers in their daily

Monitoring over one million citrus trees with the assistance of AI.
Citromax has announced a strategic partnership with See Tree to enhance their precision agriculture model. As part of the partnership, 1,134,594 lemon trees will be monitored and tracked

Brazil is home to some of the largest fruit farms in the world.
Brazil is home to some of the world's largest fruit-growing operations, with production systems spanning citrus, coconut, açaí, and jabuticaba. These operations combine large planted areas with

AI smartphone grading now includes apples and grapes.
Aerobotics has expanded its TrueFruit Grade technology to include apples and grapes, following its earlier deployment in citrus. The system is designed to provide growers with earlier insight into

Highly variable availability and quality of citrus
"The citrus market is facing irregular availability caused by delays in shipping vessels, with notable differences in quality," says Jean-Pierre Bezuidenhout, Commercial Director at Wilko Fruit in

The winter 2026 campaign of Tango Fruit has started.
Every year in January, Tango Fruit returns as a protagonist in Italian stores, confirming itself as a high-end product within the citrus category. Its profile remains unmistakable: natural

"Pozytywna informacja zwrotna od klientów oraz ekspansja na rynki skandynawskie"
Giagni Fruit's lemon campaign started about 15 to 20 days earlier than expected. "The first crates left the warehouse as early as mid-November, marking the start of a year that is proving to be

Wciąż istnieją obawy dotyczące wysyłki cytrusów z Florydy do UE.
Florida citrus growers and shippers are still facing challenges in shipping citrus fruit to the European Union due to a strict non-tariff trade barrier imposed by the EU. This barrier prevents

This season, the rains in California offer opportunities for citrus imports from Morocco.
At this time of year, most citrus consumed in the U.S. comes from the state of California. However, the supply is supplemented with small volumes from Morocco. Currently, Morocco is exporting

Undeclared varietal blends in juices put the citrus fruit supply chain at risk.
"The Sicilian citrus supply chain has always been a cornerstone of our agriculture, which is why I believe it is crucial for all participants to adhere to transparent practices and good

Pakistan's kinno (mandarin orange) exports are still affected by regional tensions, causing them to fall short.
Pakistan's kinno exports continue to fall short of potential due to regional tensions, high freight costs, and weak government support. Despite being a leading global citrus producer, the country