Mandarins

California's mandarin season is starting, and the state is anticipating a smaller crop this season compared to the large crop from last year. "Clementines will be available until mid-January, and then we will transition to other mandarin varieties like Tango and Murcott. The production of Tangoes and Murcotts is expected to be lower." read more

Pakistan's Kinnow mandarin season is expected to be much better than last year, according to Shoaib Ahmad Basra, Managing Director of fresh produce exporter National Fruit Pakistan. "We anticipate about 10% more than a typical crop, but in reality, it's double what we had last year. Last season was challenging as we only had... read more

Według Marty Bentancur, koordynatorki ds. spraw międzynarodowych w Upefruy (Związek Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców Urugwaju), sezon cytrusowy w Urugwaju w 2025 roku wydał wysokiej jakości owoce pomimo warunków pogodowych i zmian strukturalnych w sektorze eksportowym. "To był udany sezon pod względem" read more

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. The report states that orange and lemon production is expected to decline by 15.0% and 34.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year. However, mandarin production is expected to... read more

Halloweena™, a pumpkin-shaped citrus variety developed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated and marketed by AMFresh Group in certain European markets, is back for its third season. This year, the mandarin variety has already garnered early recognition internationally. read more

Aetolia-Acarnania is the most dynamic citrus-growing area in Greece, primarily due to its larger orchards in comparison to Argolis and its abundant water resources. The cultivation season is advancing smoothly and nearing its conclusion, but oranges and mandarins are showing slightly different outcomes. read more

Last Friday, the Murcia Association of Fruit and Vegetable Businesses hosted the launch of Mina, a new protected mandarin variety developed by GEA Biotechnology in collaboration with Universitat Jaume I (Castellón). The event was attended by more than 60 industry professionals. read more

The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) has been dedicated to developing new mandarin varieties that are well-suited to Uruguay's climate and agricultural production conditions. After thirty years of collaboration with the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, they have... read more

Dzisiaj obchodzimy dziewiątą rocznicę Umowy Ekonomicznej między Unią Europejską a Południową Afryką (Republiką Południowej Afryki). Według La Unió Llauradora, ta okazja zbiega się ze wzrostem ilości cytrusów z Republiki Południowej Afryki trafiających na europejskie rynki bez cła, zwłaszcza w przypadku

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Economic Agreement between the European Union and Southern Africa (South Africa). According to La Unió Llauradora, the occasion coincides with a rise in the volume of citrus from South Africa entering European markets tariff-free, especially at the read more

Expectations in Argolida, one of the main orange and mandarin producing regions of Greece, remain cautious for the upcoming season's production. Mr. Petros Soursos, a shareholder of Soursos S.A., mentioned: "It appears that the production of Navelina will be reduced in certain areas here, but on the other read more

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reiterated the government's dedication to boosting Pakistan's agricultural exports, with a special emphasis on citrus fruits, particularly Kinnow mandarins. He made these remarks at the Agri Expo Sargodha, where the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export read more

The expected decrease in the production of specific mandarin varieties for the 2025/2026 citrus season is beginning to affect market prices. A significant hailstorm in July in Plana Baixa, Alto Palancia, and Camp de Morvedre has reduced supply in these regions, leading to higher citrus prices. read more

The US Early Pride mandarin variety, marketed under the registered trademark Earlyna, made its debut at the Club de Variedades Protegidas stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, catching the attention of growers from various regions in Spain. This early. read more

Argentine citrus exports have seen a significant increase in the first eight months of the year. From January to August, the export of lemons, oranges, mandarins, and related products reached a total of 366,000 tons, marking a 21% rise compared to the same period last year. The value of these exports exceeded $408 million, representing a 27% increase. read more

The Argentine citrus season started off well with early oranges due to a decrease in global supply. However, weather and logistical challenges hindered further developments. Initially, prices were favorable for producers, but the exportable volume of mandarins was significantly reduced in July due to frost and an abundant supply. read more

The season officially started last week. According to Manager Hong of Fresh Go Produce Co., Ltd., heavy rains at the beginning of this year's production season led to a higher percentage of small fruit compared to previous years. However, despite this, overall prices have remained stable, and export prices are competitive. read more

Henk Nijhoff of Exsa begins by saying, "About 25 years ago, there was a claim that grapefruit breaks down fat. That caused quite a stir. Unless influencers can create another such hype by labeling grapefruit as a superfood, I see the market declining rather than growing." read more

The clementine season is already starting in the Spanish province of Castellon with the first harvests of the earliest varieties, although, for the time being, supply is still limited. Due to hailstorms in Castellon and Valencia, the main clementine and mandarin growing areas in Spain, supply is read more

The Orri Running Committee (ORC) is updating its promotional image to highlight the uniqueness of the Orri mandarin, focusing on its distinctive flavor and exceptional qualities that differentiate this variety. The new image will be officially unveiled at Fruit Attraction 2025 and will showcase these attributes prominently. read more

The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to. read more