EU intensifies imports controls on Egyptian oranges 

EU intensifies imports controls on Egyptian oranges 
The European Union has strengthened controls on imports of Egyptian oranges and other foods from different countries, according to a regulation published in the Official Journal of the EU. In […]
Thu 15/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Bumper citrus crop boosts Chile’s exports

Bumper citrus crop boosts Chile’s exports
Chile’s 2022/23 lemon crop is estimated to increase by 26.4% to 172,000 tons, due to favourable climatic conditions. According to FAS Santiago data, lemon exports will increase by 33.9% to […]
Tue 13/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain counts costs of weather-ravaged citrus season 

Spain counts costs of weather-ravaged citrus season 
Estimates indicate a 10% drop in Spain’s citrus exports in the 2022-23 campaign, according to EUROSTAT data. The slump is mainly due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the […]
Thu 04/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

EU tackling citrus plant diseases

EU tackling citrus plant diseases
A blight called citrus greening is killing orange, lemon and other such trees worldwide and could soon do the same in Europe. As Horizon magazine reports, tiny infected insects known […]
Thu 27/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South African citrus sector calls for government support

South African citrus sector calls for government support
The CGA has demanded the South African government address an imminent crisis related to EU regulations around false codling moth (FCM) that threatens orange exports and grower livelihoods. The South […]
Tue 25/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

PGI lemons drive Italian fruit purchases

PGI lemons drive Italian fruit purchases
Fresh lemons are purchased by 70% of Italian families, equal to over 40 million individuals a year with an average purchase of 6 kilograms of product per family (CSO/GFK data) […]
Wed 12/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean mandarin production to rise

Chilean mandarin production to rise
All citrus categories are set to experience a drop in world production due to adverse weather events and the increase in input costs, according to a recent USDA report. In […]
Wed 15/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Citrus attracting younger consumers 

Citrus attracting younger consumers 
On the event of the 30th anniversary of Fruit Logistica, WCO members met in Berlin to exchange citrus consumption and market developments. On the back of challenging climatic conditions across […]
Thu 23/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Orri unveils spectacular new image

Orri unveils spectacular new image
The new image is aimed at identifying Orri as a mandarin variety and maintaining its position within the world of citrus. The promotional campaign in the professional field aims to reach over 10,000 fresh produce specialists throughout Spain.
Mon 20/02/2023 by Orri

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