Oranges

The agricultural organization Asaja Cordoba has reported that around 20-30% of this season's citrus fruits in the Vega del Guadalquivir have been harvested, a percentage that varies depending on the area and varieties. The Navelina variety is the most advanced at the moment, and producers are... read more

Iberian Premium Fruits has acquired The Natural Hand, a Valencian company dedicated to the cultivation and sale of persimmons and citrus fruits, with the goal of becoming a leading company in Europe for the production and distribution of premium oranges, mandarins, and other products. read more

Extreme weather conditions have disrupted orange crop harvests globally, causing a significant reduction in supply. In Spain, catastrophic flooding in October led to considerable damage to the nation's crop yields, with estimated losses of around $205 million. Valencia, a major orange-producing region, was particularly affected. read more

Sunkist Growers, Inc. is introducing its latest packaging design to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday, starting on January 29, 2025, in honor of the Year of the Snake. The 10lb cartons are adaptable, suitable for containing Navel or Cara oranges, with corresponding display bins that can accommodate a variety of fruits. read more

Onedayone Group Zhangzhou has recently introduced a new filtering line for Chinese oranges, aiming to enhance product standardization and market competitiveness. As the winter season sets in, Chinese oranges have reached their peak ripeness. Known for their thin rind, sweet flavor, and high quality. read more

Mandarin exporters in Samdrupjongkhar, Bhutan, are currently experiencing a season of optimism due to improved market prices and better quality oranges. Rinchen Dorji, an experienced exporter with over twenty years in the industry, has noted the favorable conditions this season. read more

The National Food Health, Safety, and Quality Service (Senasica) has announced that Tamaulipas will export approximately 12 thousand tons of citrus fruits to the United States in the coming weeks. The citrus, which includes oranges and grapefruits, comes from 19 citrus orchards located in the... read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more