CCM Hosts Annual Ventura County Grower Meeting

 Earlier this week, CCM staff traveled to Santa Paula for our annual Ventura County Grower Meeting. The meeting included lunch and a conversational update from CCM Director of Governmental [...]

U.S. and Chile Tariff Negotiations

On July 28, Frutas de Chile reported (in Spanish) that its president, Iván Marambio, participated in a meeting led by the Chilean Foreign Minister to review the state of tariff […]

South Africa Raises 2026 Lemon Export Forecast

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has increased its forecast for the country’s 2026 lemon export season, raising its estimate from 45.8 million to 49.4 million [...]

Chile Reports Strong Lemon Exports, Possible Reduction in Clementine Crop

Chile’s citrus industry is reporting mixed results midway through its 2026 export season, with strong lemon shipments offset by concerns about clementine production. The Citrus Committee of [...]

Grower Services Update

By Diego Cruz, Director of Grower Services As we wrap up another California citrus season, I wanted to provide a brief update on what we’re seeing across the industry and highlight a […]

CCQC ADVISORY: Fuller Rose Beetle Korea Protocol

The California Citrus Quality Council (CCQC) contacted the industry this week to provide information on complying with the Fuller rose beetle (FRB) protocol for exports to Korea. Growers can [...]

Government Relations Update

By Jacob Villagomez, Director of Governmental Affairs California Citrus Mutual (CCM) continues to advocate on behalf of California citrus growers at both the state and federal levels. From market [...]

Global Lemon Sector Update

According to a recent report by Argentina’s Federation of Citrus Producers, the global lemon sector in 2026 is characterized by tighter supplies and firm market conditions, driven by lower [...]

Citrus Export Season Underway for Chile and South Africa

Chile’s Port of Coquimbo Launches 2026 Citrus Export Season According to media reporting from Frutas de Chile, the 2026 citrus export season officially began at the Port of Coquimbo. This […]