Citrus Fruit

The size and quality of the fruit and its high sugar content can be ascribed to amazing weather, great exposure to the sun and properties of the soil. It has tender, tasty, slightly orange flesh with an intense aroma and quite a rough membrane. Th... READ MORE

These oranges of the Washington Navel variety are cultivated in the coastal areas of Chania prefecture on the island of Crete. They are harvested by hand from the middle of December until the middle of May. These exceptionally juicy and flavorful ... READ MORE

Cítricos Valencianos are oranges, mandarins, and lemons grown in the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. These regions are recognized worldwide for their century-long tradition of cultivation of citrus. Citruses g... READ MORE

Lemons from the Amalfi coast have been cultivated in the province of Salerno for centuries, growing in terraced groves which are stretched up the hillsides of every village in the area, spreading the intoxicating fragrance of citrus blossoms and d... READ MORE

Also known as Limone di Massa Lubrense or Massese, named after a small community of villages settled at the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula, these fragrant lemons are derived from the local ecotype Ovale di Sorrento and ... READ MORE

The Algarve region produces a wide range of citrus fruits, including oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, and lemons. The Algarve orchards in the district of Faro occupy an area of about 16,000 hectares, and most of the trees grown are oranges... READ MORE

Tangelo is an evergreen tree with dense foliage that was first cultivated in Florida and southern California in 1897 as a cross between the Mandarin orange or a tangerine and either the pomelo or the grapefruit. Nowadays, it’s cultivated in ... READ MORE

Neretvanska mandarina is a citrus fruit similar to a tangerine. It is a segmented fruit with a rind that is easily peeled. The meat of this fruit is very sweet and aromatic, and orange in color due to high carotenoid content. The segments of fruit... READ MORE

Commonly known as 'The blood orange of Sicily', Arancia Rossa di Sicilia is grown in the fertile lands spread out below the Mount Etna volcano. During ripening, due to a significant diurnal temperature variation in the area, the oranges p... READ MORE

The only clementine produced in France, Clémentine de Corse fruits are tiny, delicate, juicy, tangy and rich in vitamins. They are traditionally grown on the French island of Corsica, with its acidic, light soil and the maritime cl... READ MORE

Oranges are a key part of Florida's state identity, and they have been commercially grown in Florida groves since the middle of the 19th century. It is believed that Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer, planted the first orange tree in St. Augustine... READ MORE

Guanxi Mi You is a pomelo of the Citrus grandis variety, produced in the paddy fields, hills and plains of the 16 towns and villages in Pinghe County in China, where the high amount of sunshine and sunny days contribute to the accumulation of vita... READ MORE

Citron de Menton is a fresh, hand-harvested lemon grown in the Alpes-Maritimes region in France. The lemons must come from the varieties of Adamo, Cerza, Eureka, Santa Teresa and MentonREAD MORE

Brought to Corfu from China in the 19th century, this kumquat (Fortunella margarita) quickly adapted to the mild climate of the island. The harvesting season lasts from January to May. They are traditionally harvested by hand, and only fr... READ MORE

Pomelo de Corse is a seedless fruit grown on the French island of Corsica. It is available at the markets from March until June, where its yellow to orange-red skin and fragrant sweetness can be easily seen and smelled. It is a natural hy... READ MORE

Originally developed by Arab farmers, Jaffa orange is an Israeli orange variety grown in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The orange is believed to have been developed through a mutation of the baladi orange variety back in... READ MORE

Eureka is a lemon variety that originates from Los Angeles, California, 1858, as a descendant of the Italian Lunario lemon. It was introduced to the public by Thomas Garey in 1877. The lemons are large and elongated, with a vibra... READ MORE

Grown on the fertile banks of the Verdura, Magazzolo and Platani rivers, the Sicilian oranges of Ribera are available in three different varieties: Brasiliano, Washington Navel, and Navelina. During ripening, th... READ MORE

The intensive cultivation of lemon trees on Sicily was started by the Jesuits who were expert farmers and can be traced back to the 17th century. Today, more than 50% of all Italian citruses are produced on the island. N... READ MORE

Makrut lime is an evergreen shrub that’s native to Southeast Asia. The fruits are green when unripe, turning yellow when ripe. The rind is warty, rough, and thick, while the pulp is very acidic and juicy with a few whitish seeds. The sour ju... READ MORE

The smallest members of the mandarin family first introduced to the region of Apulia in the 18th century, these fragrant clementines are grown off the coast of Taranto where they flourish in the warm, sunny Mediterranean climate. Clementine de... READ MORE

Limone dell'Etna is a term referring to lemons that are grown along the Etna coastal strip, between the Alcantara river and the northern parts of Catania. The lemons are divided into two cultivars – Femminello and Monachello. The Femminello ... READ MORE

Clementines de les Terres de l'Ebre are clementines grown in the Catalan Baix Ebre and Montsià areas in the Province of Tarragona. The weather in these areas provides the optimal conditions for growing many types of fruit, especial... READ MORE

Grown just off the coast of Ionian and Tyrrhenian sea, more precisely in Sybaris, the largest Calabrian plain nestled between the rivers of Crati and Coscile, and on the neighboring Gioia Tauro Plateau, the flavorful Calabrian clementines are the ... READ MORE

Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is a unique fruit cultivated in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The trees grow on steep slopes in chalky soil and in very hot climate. The villages, however, are located at the bottom of these st... READ MORE

These fragrant oranges originate from the Gargano peninsula in Apulia, the only citrus producing region on the Italian Adriatic coast. Famous for its picturesque landscapes of orange and lemon groves, the area between the towns of Rodi, Ischitella... READ MORE

The chinotto fruit (lat. Citrus myrtifolia) is a small, bitter citrus fruit native to the Mediterranean region, particularly Italy. This fruit is about the size of a tangerine, with a bumpy, orange rind when ripe. The chinotto fruit is di... READ MORE

Lumiċell refers to the sweet lime, a citrus fruit native to Malta, known for its mild, sweet flavor and less acidic taste compared to regular limes or lemons. The name "lumiċell" derives from the Maltese word for lime, "lumija," with "ċell" distin... READ MORE

Derived from the Interdonato cultivar, a natural hybrid between lemon and citron, these fragrant lemons are grown along the Ionian Sea coast of the Sicilian province of Messina, in the area extending from the city of Messina to Giardini N... READ MORE

The Ermelo orange is a medium-sized fruit known for being exceptionally sweet. It has a very thin, smooth peel, minimal fiber, few seeds, and a high juice content. It is produced in the Ermelo in the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, and the enti... READ MORE

THESE ORANGES ARE AT RISK OF EXTINCTION DUE TO CHANGES IN THE OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE. Rex Union is a South African orange variety grown in the North West region. It is a hybrid between the pomelo and the Seville sour orange. The orange has a... READ MORE

Grown in the Calabrian province of Cosenza, Limone di Rocca Imperiale refers to the fresh fruits belonging to the Citrus Limon Burm species. Harvested year-round, these lemons have a juice yield of higher than 30% and over 70% of... READ MORE

The fragrant Femminello lemons are traditionally grown on the Gargano peninsula, between the Apulian towns of Vico del Gargano Ischitella and Rodi Garganico, which is the only citrus producing region on the Ital... READ MORE