Oranges
Organic winter citrus pack outs better than expected
2024-01-19 00:00
California organic winter citrus is in peak supply right now. At Homegrown Organic Farms, they are currently packing organic blood oranges, Cara Caras, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, navels and pomelos.
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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Red oranges, Il Girasole's campaign gets into full swing
2024-01-18 00:00
Time to take stock of the year that has just ended for the Il Girasole cooperative of Paternò (Catania), which has recently summed up a very positive season for the peach, nectarine and pear thigh crops; the cooperative is now in full swing with the production of pulp oranges
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The work on the Arancia Loretta range of blonde and red citrus fruits is unceasing, and the 2023/24 campaign is no exception in terms of quality and flavor. In fact, the trend in production is more than positive and is not at all affected by the competition from foreign countries, as is shown by
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Recent publication reveals 100% orange juice outperforms sugary alternatives in blood glucose control
2024-01-18 00:00
In a recent Nutrients journal publication, researchers evaluated the impacts of 100% orange juice versus a sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB) on emotions, physical health, and sensory attributes in normal-weight adults. Utilising visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaires, they gauged the effects of
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Due to the adverse effects of climate change on global crop yields and extensive land development in Cyprus, consumers are likely to experience a 20% increase in orange prices. Chris Markidis, KEAN's director, attributes the steep rise to a threefold increase in orange juice costs. He identified
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Even more fruit and vegetables at Aldi Suisse
2024-01-17 13:00
The new products include Swiss Chinese cabbage, red kiwi, half-blood oranges and artichokes. "We want to convince the Swiss of Aldi quality with our fresh products. That's why we are consciously investing in a broad and high-quality fruit and vegetable range.
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Oranges: high prices for Tarocco, blondes competitive
2024-01-17 00:00
These days' low temperatures are helping to enliven wholesale sales. The focus is on citrus fruit, with blood oranges at the top of the assortment at the moment: on the other hand, there is a lack of large gauges, which thus remain at high prices.
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Egyptian exporters have begun marketing their calendars of Valencia oranges, which account for the bulk of Egyptian citrus volumes, amid geopolitical tensions and climate change troubles. For Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, "It's essential to stay in tune with customer concerns and
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"Egyptian Valencias will bring relief to juicing orange market after long pricey period"
2024-01-17 00:00
In the citrus market, Egypt and Spain are in the game with oranges. "The Egyptian oranges' share is increasing. Spanish importers can also meet their needs at prices that they can't compete with in Spain. All in all, a unique situation," begins Marcel van der Welle of Van Ooijen Citrus in the
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CGC regrets 'historic mistake' by Producer College in vetoing reinstatement of Intercitrus advertising
2024-01-16 00:00
The Citrus Management Committee (CGC), the national association that integrates private operators, regrets "the historic mistake" of the Intercitrus Producer Association (formed by ASAJA, UPA and COAG) in vetoing today, in the Governing Committee held this morning, the extension of the standard.
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USDA 2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast at 20.5 million boxes
2024-01-16 00:00
The 2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 20.5 million boxes, unchanged from the December forecast. If realized, this will be 30 percent more than last season’s final production. The forecast consists of 7.50 million boxes of
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 15 January
2024-01-16 00:00
Sicilian Tarocco oranges are entering full swing and demand for leclementines is increasing. The cold weather causes an increase in prices for artichokes, lettuce, aubergines and courgettes. Production in trouble for Sicilian peppers. Decreasing quantities of Italian pears and
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Morocco is an important supplier of citrus to the US between November and April, driven by a free trade agreement between the two countries. This season, the North African country has been dealing with a drought, and as a result, the harvest of clementines has been very short, and volumes coming
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The increase in transit times to East Asia could put at risk the orange export campaign
2024-01-15 00:00
Anecoop has expressed its concern about the viability of the orange campaign in East Asia due to the increase in the transit times of ships that opt for the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the situation in the Red Sea.
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Average weighted price for oranges at €99 per 100 kgs in December
2024-01-15 00:00
The weighted average price for oranges in the EU (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €99 in December. That is €27 above the 5-year average, or a 38% increase.
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China’s domestic orange production has been forecast to rise in 2023/24 (12 months to October 31 2024) according to a USDA report, with increased volumes to potentially affect the import market.
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The Red Oranges of Sicily conquer the small screen on 7Gold
2024-01-11 00:00
'Although this year's oranges have a smaller average size than in a normal year, the taste and quality that distinguishes them is certainly not inferior'. This is the leitmotif of the episode 'The inimitable taste of Sicilian oranges' aired a few days ago.
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“We are targeting all high-end value markets as this melon is consistently sweet with high quality"
2024-01-11 00:00
Capogreco Farms in Western Australia have been working with the Orange Candy melon since 2016 and have been given the exclusive marketing right in Australia and New Zealand, starting this year.
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The Valencian Community will increase controls to verify compliance with correct origin labeling
2024-01-11 00:00
The regional minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, José Luis Aguirre, showed his support for the Valencian citrus sector, which is in the middle of the campaign, and said that "imports of oranges from Egypt and other third countries are being monitored."
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