California lemon volume up; Limoneira adds Mexico

The Packer
by Mike Hornick

As Limoneira Co. begins its first summer citrus season since its November departure from Sunkist Growers, the Santa Paula, Calif.-based company is handling its own marketing of imported lemons.

In addition to Chile and Argentina, where Limoneira has done business before, the company has a new association with Mexico-based Cuatro Ases, said Alex Teague, senior vice president and chief operating officer.

"That season runs roughly (from the) end of July to December," Teague said of the Mexico arrangement.

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