RSA citrus industry limits exports to EU

RSA citrus industry limits exports to EU
South Africa has decided to cease exports of specific types of citrus from certain regions in the country to the European Union early this season. The South African government has […]
Tue 15/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

China welcomes first Chilean oranges

China welcomes first Chilean oranges
The first Chilean oranges have entered China, where they were welcomed with a ceremony at Jiaxing Haiguangxing Market, which has close ties with the Chilean Export Association. Chile, the Southern […]
Thu 03/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

AILIMPO: first estimate for Spain’s 2020/2021 lemon

AILIMPO: first estimate for Spain’s 2020/2021 lemon
AILIMPO´s first estimate for Spain’s 2020/2021 lemon harvest is of 1,250,000 tons, representing an overall increase of 10% compared to 2019/2020. Whether this first crop estimate is realised will depend on […]
Wed 12/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Another year of booming sales for Orri tangerine

Another year of booming sales for Orri tangerine
The Orri tangerine has seen its sales volume increase by up to 54% since its regularisation by The Enforcement Organization, S.L. (TEO), master licensee of the variety in Spain and […]
Tue 04/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish lemon crop set to grow 10%

Spanish lemon crop set to grow 10%
Alimpo has projected a 10% larger Spanish lemon crop for the 2021/21 campaign. The total estimated volume of 1.25 million tons is subject to sufficient summer and autumn rainfall. Production […]
Thu 30/07/2020 by Richard WIlkinson

EU citrus crop shrinks

EU citrus crop shrinks
The 2019/20 EU citrus crop is projected to fall, mainly due to unfavourable weather in Spain, according to FAS Madrid data. Fruit quality is estimated to be excellent. Consumption of citrus is […]
Tue 21/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Reduced EU lemon crop in 2019/20 despite larger growing area

Reduced EU lemon crop in 2019/20 despite larger growing area
The EU 2019/20 lemon crop is forecast to plummet by 16% from last season to 1.4 million tons, according to MAPA data, due to a ravaged season in main producer Spain. Total planted area […]
Mon 20/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU orange crop falls as prices rise

EU orange crop falls as prices rise
The 2019/20 EU orange crop is predicted to fall 9% from 2018/19 to 6.2 million tons, according to FAS data. The drop is the result of the heavy rains that […]
Thu 16/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU grapefruit crop falls 11%

EU grapefruit crop falls 11%
The EU’s 2019/20 grapefruit crop is estimated to be down 11% to 96,000 tons, according to FAS Madrid. The main producer Spain expects its output to shrink by 15.5% to 68,100 tons. Ruby Red is […]
Mon 13/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

The rise and rise of South Africa’s soft citrus

The rise and rise of South Africa’s soft citrus
South Africa’s tangerine/mandarin crop is projected to rise by 12% in the 2019/20 campaign, continuing the sector’s strong growth of recent times. Total production is estimated to reach 421,000 tons, […]
Thu 09/07/2020 by Alexandra Sautois

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