California’s citrus season may be winding down, but Bee Sweet Citrus maintains a steady supply of Star Ruby grapefruit and Navel oranges to fuel spring citrus demand.

Salix Fruits, a leading company in the import and export of fresh fruits, announced the beginning of its summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere.

California Star Ruby grapefruit season has arrived, and Sunkist will have a national display contest running through July. This initiative is geared toward retailers to help boost the grapefruit category by promoting its delicious flavors and vital nutrients that enhance overall well-being. 

As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus is highlighting Star Ruby grapefruit as a key variety in the company’s seasonal citrus lineup.

The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000 tons this season, a 4 percent decline from 2023. According to the figures provided by the committee, clementine and mandarin volumes will decline by 35 percent and 9 percent respectively. Oranges will decrease by 2 percent, with lemons increasing by 33 percent.

Fruit World, a leading fresh produce company known for its commitment to sustainability and family farms, is in the final push of its winter citrus program, harvesting specialty citrus for another month and citrus staples into late April or early May. Specializing in delivering the most flavorful fruit in California, including organic and conventional citrus, grapes, stone fruit and more, Fruit World curates large and small-scale citrus programs across North America.