"Nowadays we act as a catering supplier, wholesaler, retailer and import agency"
At the moment, citrus fruits, such as those from Turkey and Israel, dominate the product range of the Berlin-based wholesale company Gemüse-Express. "Israeli Orri clementines are clearly the

“Major opportunities for Egyptian citrus can be found in Far-Eastern markets”
It will be a true battle for the larger sized citrus this season. According to Mostafa Ali, commercial manager for Egyptian fresh produce exporter Rula for Land Reclamation, there simply aren’t

Shortage of salads and citrus fruit in UK supermarkets
According to The Guardian, British retail is facing a shortage of certain products, mainly cucumber, lettuce, peppers and tomatoes, as well as broccoli and citrus fruits as a result of the cold

Costa may sell avocado farms
Australian grower Costa Group, is to sell some avocado farms and focus instead on berries, citrus fruits and exports to China as it attempts to recover from La Niña rain bombs that hammered

UK runs out of salads and citrus fruit after Mediterranean cold snap
According to The Guardian, retail is facing shortages of cucumbers, lettuce, peppers and tomatoes, as well as broccoli and citrus fruit as a result of the cold weather in producing countries such

Imports of fresh fruits and berries to Primorsky Krai almost doubled
Since the beginning of the year, 16,246.9 tons of fresh fruits and berries have been delivered to Primorsky Krai. The import of goods has almost doubled. For the corresponding period of 2022, the

WCO discusses market developments
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) held a meeting at Fruit Logistica last week for members of its global citrus community to exchange on citrus consumption and market developments. The meeting

"We inevitably have to start three to four weeks before the German season opener"
Two years ago, Lykos Ltd, founded in 1992, underwent a change of ownership as well as a fundamental restructuring. Nevertheless, the core competence of the wholesale company based at Berlin's

World Citrus Organisation exchanged views on consumption and market developments
Leading citrus players from around the world came together during FRUIT LOGISTICA to analyse the industry's place in current trends in fruit and vegetable consumption, as well as market

Russia expects to maintain the volume of supplies of fruits and vegetables from Turkey
Chairman of the Presidium of the Association of Retail Companies (AKORT) Igor Karavaev said that today Russian retail chains do not experience any difficulties with the supply of vegetables and

World Citrus Organisation says European consumption back to pre-Covid levels
On the 7 February 2023, the World Citrus Organisation (WCO) held a meeting for members of the Organisation’s global citrus community to exchange on citrus consumption and market developments.

"Prices at origin of Orri mandarins stand out again compared to other citrus fruits"
The Association of Producers of the Orri Variety (Orri Running Committee, ORC) has launched a new design for its promotional image, "focusing on the showiness and the visual appeal as distinctive

Florida farmers racing to collect any citrus available
Florida’s citrus growers are racing to collect what’s left of one the worst seasons ever as juice prices are soaring toward fresh records. The state’s crop will plunge 56% this season after

Highly specialized Sicilian citrus nurseries
At the foot of Mount Etna, at the entry to the Plain of Catania, an area where citrus fruits are cultivated, we find the Terre Bianche plant nursery, which draws from the experience of four

“We minimized the effects of the frost by advancing the harvest before the temperature dropped”
After last year's pilot experience, this is the first full season in which the Almerian company, Campojoyma, will export organic artichokes of the Green Queen variety, which is now part of its

TNFC highlights CO2-neutral citrus
European grower-marketer The Natural Fruit Company is set to show off its range at this week’s Fruit Logistica exhibition in Berlin, including its first CO2-neutral lemons, oranges and

Citrus fruit - high prices and lower purchasing power
“We commercialize various types of citrus fruits to cover a wide commercial calendar. Our fruits are obtained from approximately thirty hectares, fifteen of which owned by us. The total

Assisted Evolution Technologies (AET) to improve citrus fruit quality
Ten years after the publication that reported the invention of CRISPR/Cas "molecular scissors", CREA (Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura Frutticoltura Agrumicoltura in Acireale) publishes its first

Promising open market for Moroccan citrus
“We have some reduction on our volume, so that therefore means that there is a nice open market. The fruits we do have are selling very well,” says Stephanie De Wit; owner of Agri Bianco –

AMFRESH to host Festival of Fresh 2023
The forward-thinking fruit business has grown to become one of the biggest suppliers of citrus, grapes, tropical fruits, topfruit and flowers in Britain. And on 21 June 2023 the company welcomes

Two arrested in Orihuela for assaulting citrus truck driver with knives and stealing €3,000 from him
The National Police have arrested two people who assaulted a driver of a citrus truck in Orihuela, threatened him with a knife, and stole 3,000 euro that he was carrying to pay for the fruits he

"The North American market rewards good quality citrus"
Moroccan citrus fruits enjoy a welcoming demand in North American markets, according to Mr. Yassine Fellah, CEO of Canmar Produce. The exporter sources Moroccan citrus fruits: lemons, oranges,

Successful campaign for Moncada mandarin variety
“There is a significant demand from international markets for quality late mandarins,” according to Jean Contreras, manager of Arco Fruits. The company started the campaign of late citrus

New companies join the PGI Cítricos Valencianos quality seal
The PGI Cítricos Valencianos incorporated new firms from Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón. This expansion reinforces the presence of the Valencian seal in national and international markets.

The Natural Fruit Company joins the EsAgua Network
Agriculture plays a key role in meeting the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda. An example of this commitment to environmental sustainability is that made by The Natural Fruit Company, the last company to