This versatile fruit, which can be used for cooking, in drinks, as a fat-free flavor enhancer and even as a garnish, maintains a steady following. The likelihood of purchase slipped four percentage points from last year, but lemons were the ninth most-popular fruit in Fresh Trends 2013.
05/07/2013
Just in time for hot weather, Sunkist plans to show off its seasonal citrus products — including a twist on the summer favorite, lemonade — at United Fresh 2013, May 14-16, in San Diego.
04/18/2013
Sunkist Growers Inc. is highlighting its seasonal citrus offerings at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.
04/03/2013
Sunkist Growers is offering retailers six secondary displays to market its fresh citrus beyond the produce department.
03/14/2013
Frieda’s Inc. is offering new packaging for meyer and seedless lemon varieties.
02/19/2013
Limoneira Co. could gross about $33.3 million from a public offering of 1.8 million shares expected to close Feb. 20.
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments fairly heavy — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices shippers first grade and choice 75-165s higher, others generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons shippers first grade 75s $19.25-23.80, 95-115s mostly $25.75-26.80, 140s mostly $23.75-25.30, 165s mostly $18.75-19.80, 200s mostly $16.75-16.80, 235s mostly $14.75-16.80; shippers choice 75s mostly $16.75-18.80, 95s mostly $19.75-19.80, 115s mostly $19.75-20.80, 140s mostly $20.25-21.30, 165s mostly $16.75-18.30, 200s mostly $14.75-16.80, 235s $12.75-14.80; unclassified (standard) 140s $16.75-19.80, 165s $14.75-17.80, 200s $12.75-15.30. Organic 7/10-bushel cartons shippers first grade 75s $25.30-29.80, 95-115s mostly $30.30-34.80, 140s mostly $28.30-30.80.