Oranges

Greening disease, which is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, has affected almost 48 per cent of Brazil's citrus belt, as per recent data from Fundecitrus. The research group indicated that infections have increased for the eighth year in a row, leading to a decrease in orange production in the world's largest citrus-producing region. read more

"Gone are the days when Egyptian oranges were undervalued and marginalized in the market. We are now in an era of valuation and fair prices," says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at Sama Agro. According to Khamis, this is due to lower production in Egypt, better logistics conditions in the Red Sea region, and increased demand for high-quality produce. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

Earlier this year, a new post-harvest coating called Flair S1 was introduced, which has significantly extended the shelf-life of citrus fruits such as mandarins, Navel oranges, and lemons. This coating not only prolongs shelf-life but also enhances the product's appearance with a shine that customers associate with high quality. read more

W Hiszpanii ceny pomarańczy wzrosły znacznie powyżej historycznych poziomów w czasie lata. Kampania 2024/2025 roku (linia czerwona) osiągnęła poziom 110 euro za 100 kg w czerwcu, nieco zmniejszając się do 108 euro w lipcu, a dalej spadając do 102 euro w sierpniu. Pomimo spadku, ceny pozostały wyraźnie powyżej zarówno średniej pięcioletniej, jak i ostatniej. read more

The Valencia orange season in California is ending earlier than usual. Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing, a family-owned and operated business spanning eight generations, mentioned that multiple industry players are already completing their harvest. This trend is expected to continue in the coming weeks. read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the arrival of its first shipments of Del Monte-branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region of Uruguay. read more

Fresh Del Monte announces the arrival of the first shipments of premium oranges under the Del Monte brand, harvested and packaged in the region of Salto (Uruguay), ready to be distributed in the main European markets starting from next week. Wide range of sizes. read more

Dümmen Orange hosted customers and growers during the SAIL Amsterdam event. On Thursday, they welcomed their guests on board the tall ship Atlantis for two sailing trips through the Amsterdam waters. The first trip departed from the Westhavens in the morning, bringing together various cut flowers. read more

Fresh Del Monte, a world leader in the production, distribution, and sale of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, announces the arrival of the first shipments of Del Monte® branded oranges, harvested and packaged in the region of Salto (Uruguay), ready to be distributed to major. read more

Del Monte® branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region (Uruguay) are now ready to be distributed to key European markets. This launch represents a major milestone in Fresh Del Monte's long-term strategy to provide high-quality and diverse fresh fruit offerings throughout the year. read more