Oranges

The open days for the Red Lina variety, organized by Citrus Rosso with support from the Compañía de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas (CVVP), took place on November 6 and 7 in Sagunto (Valencia). Over two days, growers, nurserymen, and technicians from the citrus industry had the chance to attend. read more

The continued warm weather is affecting the demand for many fruit and vegetable products. The pomegranate campaign is in full swing, with volumes still not very high for persimmons but increasing for clementines. The quantities of Italian Navel oranges and chestnuts are also on the rise, with abundant supplies for the... read more

After nearly twenty years of difficulties, Florida's citrus industry may soon turn the page. From the University of Florida comes NuCitrus, a new variety of orange that is tolerant to citrus greening (HLB), the disease that has reduced the state's production by over 70% since. read more

The European Union's citrus imports at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season present a varied scenario across different categories, as per the latest Eurostat Comext data as of November 5, 2025. Some types of citrus started the season with higher volumes compared to the previous year, while others saw lower early volumes. Orange imports into the EU read more

Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty. read more

Fronted by a wide array of plump, bright orange pumpkins and hanging plants, locally owned creativity blooms inside 1-800Flowers|Flowerama Iowa City. Rows of vibrant greenery and flowers flourish throughout the store, mingling with painted clay pots, intricate decorations, and stocked shelves. read more

"The harvest of blonde oranges began a few days ago, and we anticipate an excellent season in terms of quality, quantity, and size. These factors, combined with the distinctive flavor of our oranges harvested at peak ripeness, are sure to be well-received by markets and consumers." read more

Oficjalne dane dotyczące kampanii cytrusowej w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 odzwierciedlają spadek wolumenów eksportu, ale wzrost wartości na tonę. Spadek eksportu jest bezpośrednio związany z wzrostem popytu ze strony lokalnego przemysłu przetwórstwa pomarańczy. Eslam Gelila, egipski eksporter, komentuje to. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), with the support of exhibitors from the Global Produce & Floral Show, has donated 226,227 lbs. of fresh, high-quality produce and 30,000 lbs. of flowers and plants to the local Orange County and Los Angeles community. This annual event attracts... read more

Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected. read more

Growers in Namibia and along South Africa's Orange River are entering the final stages of preparation for the 2025/2026 table grape season, with consistent weather and balanced vineyard growth reported across both regions. In Namibia, the Namibia Grape Company is making preparations in the Aussenkehr area. read more

The orange season in Sicily has officially started, without fanfare but with good prospects in terms of quality and size of the fruits. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), is sharing the first moments of the campaign. read more

The harvesting of Italian Hayward kiwis has started, while the sale of the New Zealand-branded product is about to finish. The new campaign for Italian blonde oranges has also started early. The current heat is not favoring the quality and demand for clementines and artichokes. It's getting busy. read more

The approaching Egyptian orange season is raising expectations about the influence of orange concentrate factories. According to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter, "the upcoming Egyptian citrus season will be much more relaxed than the previous one." The exporter adds: "Last read more

South Africa has significantly increased its citrus exports to the European Union in recent months, especially during the start of the Spanish season. The most recent report on citrus imports into the EU indicates that by September 2025, the EU had imported 752,375 tons of oranges from non-EU countries. read more