Spanish citrus prices normalise

Spanish citrus prices normalise
Spanish demand for citrus fruit is increasing as consumers look for alternative sources of vitamin C and healthy nutrients to combat the COVID-19 virus. The growing demand for citrus and […]
Wed 29/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Orri Running Committee joins Food 4 Heroes

Orri Running Committee joins Food 4 Heroes
The Orri Running Committee (ORC) association, made up of producers of the premium mandarin variety Orri, has joined the ‘Food 4 Heroes’ initiative and thanks to its mediation has donated […]
Thu 16/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Blocks on exports of Turkey’s lemons amid COVID-19

Blocks on exports of Turkey’s lemons amid COVID-19
The Turkish government has subjected lemons to export control due to the booming domestic demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The restriction will continue until the end of August. In […]
Tue 14/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Citrus Estimate for the 2020 season

Citrus Estimate for the 2020 season
Southern Africa is expected to export a record 143.3 million cartons of citrus fruit to over 100 countries in 2020. This is a 13% increase when compared to 2019, which saw 126.7 million cartons being exported, generating R20 billion in export revenue and creating 120 000 jobs.
Tue 24/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

World orange crop slumps

World orange crop slumps
The world’s total orange production for the 2019/20 season is projected to drop 11% to 47.5 million tons due to unfavourable growing conditions in Brazil, Egypt, the European Union, and Morocco, according to USDA data. As a result, consumption, fruit for processing, and fresh exports are also expected to plummet.
Wed 05/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Edeka to stock citrus with Apeel technology

Edeka to stock citrus with Apeel technology
The Edeka Group is extending its commitment to fighting food waste by using the innovative “Apeel” technology not just to protect its avocados but also oranges and clementines. Apeel produce […]
Wed 05/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s citrus sales slow down

Spain’s citrus sales slow down
The Christmas holidays led to a reduction in sales of citrus in Spain, although the arrival of low temperatures and the end of the Christmas period should prompt an upturn. […]
Thu 30/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Global citrus crop shrinks

Global citrus crop shrinks
The 2019/20 global citrus crop is down for all categories, except grapefruit. Orange production is down 11% to 47.5 million, due to weather-afflicted seasons in Brazil, the EU, Morocco and […]
Tue 28/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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