The last citrus fruit campaign in Sicily was extremely positive. However, this year the volumes are not the same as last year. This is mainly because of the Tristeza (CTV) effects and of the heavy and persistent rains which devastated the Western-Sicilian production areas. Despite all these issues, experts still have positive expectations.

Sara Grasso is the export manager for Oranfrizer, one of the most important citrus fruit companies in the Italian landscape. She explained to FreshPlaza: “We have a very consistent offer for the export, both in terms of quality and volumes. We think that the Sicilian oranges offer can improve in terms of value thus influencing the reactions of some of the international markets”.