Oranges

The Commercial Court has issued a judgment in long-running competition law proceedings brought by more than 1,500 Brazilian orange growers. The Court has ruled that the claims, as currently presented, are time-barred. The growers filed their claims in September and November 2019 regarding an alleged... read more

The UK government has confirmed the eradication of the Colorado beetle following detections in Kent in July 2023. Laboratory testing identified the pest at two sites that year, prompting monitoring and containment measures. The beetle, recognised by its orange-yellow body and ten black stripes, read more

The Food Africa fair in Cairo is moving into its second day. The most prominent product at the stands is oranges, and according to several exhibitors, oranges are the most popular product among visitors in the fresh produce category, due to the timing of the fair being just before. read more

The temperatures still above the average have slowed down the demand for various seasonal fruit and vegetable productions, which is slowly growing. This is the case for artichokes and clementines. As for oranges, the demand is shifting towards Sicilian Tarocco variety, although the sizes are still... read more

The rise of pineapples as a leading fruit alongside traditional top-selling varieties like bananas, apples, and oranges has been validated in a consumer survey carried out by Nielsen. read more

The updated data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal reflect a diverse shift from late-summer trading to the beginning of the 2025/26 season. In Spain, prices were at 108 €/100 kg in August, dropped to 102 €/100 kg in September, and then experienced a sharp decline in October to... read more

India's orange exports are facing a challenging season due to heavy rains in September and October, according to Araf Ansari, the owner of fresh produce exporter Moghesia Global Venture. "Production has been lower than usual because of untimely and excessive rainfall, which has impacted fruit setting, peel quality, and yields." read more

Argenitna is awaiting imminent US approval to import fresh oranges and mandarins according to José Carbonell, president of trade federation Federcitrus. read more

LaColdiretti Reggio Calabria has formally requested the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Reggio to convene a meeting with the operators of the citrus fruit sector, in light of the difficulties recorded in the current campaign of oranges destined for juicing. read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

The weekly appointment with the tips of La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service created by BMTIeItalmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, designed to guide consumers towards purchasing fresh agri-food products that combine seasonality and affordability. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Las naranjas españolas dominaban el mercado, principalmente las Navelina, que ahora estaban principalmente disponibles en cajas de 16 y 10 kg. También estaban disponibles tamaños de fruta más grandes. La disponibilidad de fruta española se expandió significativamente, lo que inevitablemente llevó a reducciones de precios en muchos lugares. La presencia continua de

Spanish oranges dominated the market, mostly Navelina, which were now mainly available in 16- and 10-kg boxes. Larger fruit sizes were also available. The availability of Spanish fruit expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places. The continued presence of read more

The orange crop in Brazil for the 2025-26 season is facing difficulties due to weather conditions and the ongoing threat of citrus greening disease. Although production is expected to increase compared to the previous year, it is starting from a low base in 2024-25. Fundecitrus lowered its crop forecast in September, highlighting the challenges the industry is currently facing. read more

The boom in Egypt's citrus processing industry in 2025, and its impact on the fresh orange market, was predictable a year in advance. One of the initial indicators was the rapid increase in Egyptian industrialists importing machinery. In 2024, the competition in the orange concentrate market began to intensify. read more

In 2025, confirming last year, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI is in third place for value and production among Italian fruit and vegetable products with a PGI label according to the latest Ismea-Qualivita report (in 2023 it was in fifth place). The certified PGI production is indeed. read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season will officially start on December 15, which is two weeks behind schedule compared to last season. The decision to postpone the start of the campaign has received a mixed response from Egyptian professionals. According to Ahmed, it has both advantages and disadvantages. read more

The Italian citrus season is starting to pick up pace. "Starting from week 47, we will have the first significant quantities of Sicilian oranges from the Ribera brand available. However, due to the drought this year, we anticipate significant losses in both quality and quantity. Some fruits are only half the usual size." read more

The most recent wholesale fruit report in the UK indicates varying changes across important categories. While some apple varieties experienced a decline, there were significant increases in certain types of soft fruit. For example, Bramley's Seedling apples saw a decrease in average price from £1.37 to £1.26 per kilogram, marking an 8% reduction. Cox's Orange Group also experienced a decline. read more