Oranges

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

During the expansion phase, the orange campaign is starting, with the first arrivals of the Tarocco variety. Demand is still low for clementines, while the first mandarins are being reported. Artichoke demand is beginning to rise, with high volumes for turnip tops, but the demand is still static. read more

South Africa's 2025 table grape season continued to build momentum by Week 46, with packing underway in the Northern Provinces and the Orange River. Although overall export volumes remained below last year's levels, packing volumes were higher. By Week 46, 958,421 cartons had been inspected for. read more

"The beginning of the blood orange harvest is anticipated to take place between December 10 and 15. Gerardo Diana, the president of the Sicilian Blood Orange PGI Consortium, stated, 'The forecast looks promising, and we are quite optimistic.' Mount Etna has been blanketed in snow for a few days, which is a positive development." read more

Taught blue, and white) as the main plots and two cultivars (Orange Flame and Deep Orange) as the subplots, replicated three times. The results showed that the blue light treatment significantly increased plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content compared to the other light treatments. Additionally, lutein content was higher in plants grown under blue light compared to red, taught blue, and white light. These findings suggest that blue light can positively influence growth characteristics and carotenoid accumulation in African marigold, specifically enhancing lutein production. read more