Oranges

From Sicily comes Jonny Tarocco, the new brand of top-quality Tarocco oranges signed by the Caruso Cousins. The project combines the citrus tradition of the Etna region with a contemporary market vision, aiming to enhance the product through quality and ethics. read more

The Brazilian association Fundecitrus has estimated the 2025/26 orange harvest in the citrus belt of São Paulo and the Triângulo/Sudoeste Mineiro region to be 292.60 million boxes of 40.8kg cartons, which is 0.7 percent less than its previous forecast. read more

The cyclone Harry does not represent a past event for Sicilian citrus farming, but rather a source of ongoing critical issues. From the eastern coast of Sicily to the citrus groves in the Catania Plain, the assessment of damages is proving to be particularly heavy. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

The entry of oranges from Egypt containing residues of prohibited substances into the European market has been described by ASAJA Murcia as "reckless and dangerous" following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on the issue. According to the European Agency, read more

South Africa's exports of mandarins and oranges to India doubled in 2025, causing challenges for Indian importers, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at DFC Global. "During July-September, the volume of oranges increased from 778 to 1,600 containers and mandarins from 1,000 to 2,000, leading to oversupply and price issues." read more

Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh, stated that the Greek weather has caused quality issues in the last few months of 2025. He mentioned that while the clementine quality has been generally good this season, heavy rains in November and December led to quality problems. read more

The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season. read more

Dümmen Orange has announced the opening of its new facility in Bogotá, Colombia — an innovation center aimed at supporting flower growers in the Sabana de Bogotá region and beyond. This new location will showcase Dümmen Orange's complete range of cut flowers for the first time in Colombia, including roses. read more

[Editor's note: This article was written at the end of December 2025 and initially published in the international edition of Primeur magazine dedicated to Fruit Logistica 2026. Changes have since occurred in the 2025/2026 season for Egyptian oranges. Exporters have encountered surprisingly weak...] read more

The effects of the Harry storm on various fruit and vegetable productions are still being felt, with damages, decreased quantities, and lower quality, along with rain and frosts. Oranges, artichokes, and eggplants are particularly affected. There is a high demand for strawberries ahead of Valentine's Day. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

"From the territory to the global market: Sicilian Red Orange PGI, a successful model of well-being" was not only the theme of the meeting held at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026, but the synthesis of a path that combines origin, quality, and future. The message was reinforced at the fair. read more

A Dutch project that exclusively sources avocados and oranges from regions where water supply relies solely on natural rainfall saved an estimated 1.6 billion liters of water in 2025, according to its supporters. This amount is equivalent to the total daily water consumption of approximately 11 million people in Europe. read more