June 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

South Africa Cape fruit growers recover from floods as export operations resume after two months of disruption

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:02:18 +0200

Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Cape regions are getting back on track after catastrophic floods damaged roads, cut power supplies and halted harvesting.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 30 June 2026

Gen Z and SummerStar Ruby grapefruit

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:02:17 +0200

As Gen Z consumers prioritise sustainability alongside health and wellness, the grapefruit category is repositioning itself for a new era.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 30 June 2026

Zimbabwe's citrus exports up 69% in the first four months of 2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:49 +0200

Zimbabwe's citrus industry recorded $2.2 million in export earnings in the first four months of 2026, a 69% increase from the $1.3 million recorded in the same period ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 26 June 2026

Red spider mites, thrips, mealybugs threaten Valencias citrus industry

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:48 +0200

Valencian citrus farmers are facing heightened pest pressures amid a heatwave, as early varieties have just finished fruit set and the use of plant protection products ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 26 June 2026

South African lemon deal will end ‘abruptly’ with higher volume

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:46 +0200

Citrus Growers’ Association updates export forecast after cooler weather and rainfall accelerate fruit development across key regions.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 26 June 2026

Record citrus season raises bar for port performance

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:44 +0200

South Africa's record 2025 citrus season has strengthened its position as the world's leading citrus exporter, but continued improvements in port productivity ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 25 June 2026

From weather challenges to export success

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:44 +0200

Despite weather woes keeping growers on their toes, the Southern Hemisphere citrus season is ramping up supplies and boasting great quality across crops.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 25 June 2026

Cold-store fleets offer operational advantage for KZN citrus farmers

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:42 +0200

Cold-store facilities that support citrus farming operations demand far more from material handling equipment than standard warehousing environments.

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 24 June 2026

Lemon export forecast rises by 3.6 million cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:39 +0200

South Africa's lemon export crop is expected to be larger than initially forecast, with the CGA revising its 2026 export estimate upward by 3.6 million cartons.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 23 June 2026

South Africa raises lemon export forecast to 49.4 million cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:37 +0200

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), following a meeting of its Lemon Variety Focus Group, has revised its export estimate for the 2026 ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 22 June 2026

CGA revises lemon export estimate upwards by 3.6m cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:24:34 +0200

The CGA has revised its export estimate for the 2026 lemon season upwards from 45.8-million 15 kg cartons to 49.4-million cartons ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 22 June 2026

South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast to 49.4mn cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:53 +0200

The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 22 June 2026

Fruit quality is the only anchor in a choppy citrus season

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:52 +0200

Coinciding with the kickoff of the 2026 Football World Cup, Market Demand Fruits' first consignment of clementines and soft citrus to the United States will, it is their hope ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 19 June 2026

Citrus buyers are becoming harder to impress

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:50 +0200

India's imported citrus market remains active, but buyers are becoming increasingly selective in recent seasons, says Arjun Singh, Co-Director of Agro Fresh International.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 19 June 2026

Biostimulant could be answer to the Cape clementine conundrum

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:48 +0200

In the Western Cape, many clementine orchards are on the chopping block: the fruit is not ripening and colouring quickly enough. "There's big pressure to pick and pack ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 19 June 2026

Cape Town port ranks last globally as fruit exporters face losses

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:47 +0200

South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 19 June 2026

South Africa citrus helps retailers maintain supply through summer

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:43 +0200

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces its 2026 season is underway, with the first arrivals expected at U.S. ports this month. Approximately 170 containers ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 June 2026

SA kicks off summer citrus season in the US with new logistics routes

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:41 +0200

Industry body Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) is kicking off its 2026 export season to the United States, with first shipments scheduled to arrive this month.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 18 June 2026

Avocado playbook shows fresh produce must align with Gen Z values

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:40 +0200

As Sustainable Gastronomy Day is marked on 18 June, attention is increasingly turn to the factors shaping food choices beyond taste and nutrition.

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 18 June 2026

'Hormuz reopening offers fertile ground for summer crops'

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:38 +0200

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following reports of a ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Iran could provide relief ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 17 June 2026