Citrus

California rocked by citrus greening incident

USDA

Citrus greening disease was spotted in two citrus trees in San Diego County last week, prompting The California Department of Food and Agriculture to establish boundaries of quarantine. The bacterial […]

Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

• Produce

Citromax Group opens doors to China for Argentine lemon

Citromax Group

Following its opening in 2017, the US now receives 18% of shipments, while Asia receives 5%, thanks to the opening of China in 2020. In 2020, the Citromax Group exported […]

Mon 26/07/2021 by Citromax Group

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EFSA report questions South Africa’s pest control system for citrus

EPPO

A report by the Independent Scientific Authority EFSA confirms that the EU’s measures to defend against the ‘false moth’ are ineffective. The Thaumatotibia Leuckotreta or ‘False Moth’ (FCM) is a […]

Tue 07/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

• Produce

Egypt dethrones South Africa as EU’s leading orange supplier

Nariman El-Mofty/AP

Egypt has overtaken South Africa as the leading third-country orange supplier to the EU, according to Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). From September 2020 to July 2021, […]

Thu 16/09/2021 by Richard

• Produce

First trial shipment of cold-treated Spanish oranges arrives successfully in India

Comité de Gestión de Cítricos (CGC)

The bulk of this first experimental shipment coordinated by the Citrus Management Committee (CGC) of nine containers of Valencia oranges left the Port of Valencia on June 9, arriving at […]

Wed 21/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

• Logistics
• Produce

Growing-For-The-Future: sustainability and leadership in citruses, Certis Europe commitment to growers, consumers and the society.

CERTIS

The European Green Deal sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The strategy “From Farm-To-Fork” is an essential element of this European Green Deal, bringing […]

Mon 13/09/2021 by Certis

• Produce

Peruvian citrus and blueberries to enter India

Promperu

Peru will soon be able to export citrus and blueberries to India. If all goes well, once the consultation period has concluded, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare of […]

Mon 26/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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Second edition of Global Citrus Congress to feature new 24-hour format

Global Citrus Congress

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) Secretariat, together with CIRAD and its partner Fruitnet Media International, is announcing the second edition of the Global Citrus Congress, which will take place on […]

Mon 05/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

• Events

South African citrus continues its ascent

South Africa’s citrus production is expected to continue its strong growth in 2020/21, thanks to the increase in area planted, improved yields, high level of new-plantings coming into full production, […]

Wed 07/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

• Produce

South Koreans fear submerged winter crops and citrus pests following typhoon

Public domain

South Korean officials fear that Typhoon Chantu may have caused serious damage to winter crops and tangerines. Other field crops such as potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and cabbage are also expected […]

Mon 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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Turkish orange crop shrinks 23%

TurkSTAT

Turkey’s 2020/21 orange crop is projected to contract by 23% to 1.3 million tons from 2019/20, due to excessive hot weather conditions in May 2020 during the blooming period. According […]

Thu 29/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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US grants greater access to Australian citrus

USDA/Angela McMellen Brannigan

The number of production areas in Australia authorised to export fresh citrus to the US has increased. Currently, only citrus grown in Riverina (NSW), the Riverland (SA), and Sunraysia (VIC) […]

Mon 23/08/2021

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