Oranges

Fuchsia rust is caused by the fungus Pucciniastrum epilobii. Initially, the disease results in leaf spots or patches that start off as pale or discolored; they may later turn tan, sometimes with a purple-colored border. These spots are followed by the production of colorful yellow-orange spores. read more

The US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) has published its April forecast for US orange production. read more

The orange crop of 2024-2025 in the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt concluded with a total production of 230.87 million 40.8 kg (90 lb) boxes, as reported by Fundecitrus on April 10, 2025. This final figure represents a 0.65% decrease from the previous season. read more

Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dümmen Orange, effective May 1, 2025. She will be taking over from interim CEO Anthony Christiaanse, who effectively guided the company through a period of transition in the past year. Mackenbach-Lakeman has been a part of Dümmen Orange's team. read more

Among the imported fruits currently on the market, U.S. produce mainly includes oranges and apples. According to traders, prices for these fruits have not yet shown a significant increase due to tariffs. However, the price of U.S. oranges has risen in recent days due to reduced arrivals. read more

Dümmen Orange niedawno przywitało gości z całego świata, aby świętować 25 lat działalności w Ameryce Północnej i zaprezentować swoją gamę produktów podczas California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025. Nowa seria dalii - Dahlia Summer Bees - od Dümmen Orange została bardzo dobrze przyjęta podczas CAST 2025. read more

EU citrus imports continue to exhibit diverse patterns in various product categories, as demonstrated by the most recent cumulative import data for oranges, small citrus, lemons, and grapefruits. For the 2024/2025 season, orange imports into the EU (represented by the red line) amounted to 224,000 tons in January, 272,000 tons in February, and read more

Dümmen Orange niedawno przywitało gości z całego świata, aby świętować 25 lat działalności w Ameryce Północnej i zaprezentować swoją ofertę produktową podczas California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025. Seria dali Dahlii Summer Bees, nowe odmiany Dahlii od Dümmen Orange, została entuzjastycznie przyjęta podczas CAST 2025. read more

The data indicates a notable decline in orange consumption in Europe, whereas mandarin consumption is relatively stable, with only a slight decrease. Nevertheless, packaging designs and formats are proving to be crucial in addressing this downward trend. read more

The last few days have been characterized by beneficial rainfall for the orange groves in Korinthia, Greece. According to local packer Mr. Nikos Karachalios, "The current harvest is mainly focused on Merlin and Valencia oranges. While we may not have the same abundance of Valencia crop as Laconia, our oranges have larger calibers. read more

Significant changes are impacting the Egyptian citrus industry this season, leading to the recent closure of fresh citrus packing operations at most packing houses. Walid Hassan from TC Fruits provides an update on the situation. It is worth noting the establishment of orange juice concentrate factories in the region. read more

The participation of the Consortium of Red Oranges PGI in the second edition of the International Citrus Fair held in Menton, on the French Riviera, was a real success, which ended yesterday (April 6th). One of the reference events, despite being so young, for another read more

Spade consumption has dropped worryingly in Europe, especially among younger consumers, while mandarin consumption is only slightly down, and lemon consumption is holding steady. How could this situation be reversed? This was one of the most talked about topics in the recent Fruitnet Citrus. read more

The Consortium of Red Orange IGP will be among the international guests at the second edition of the International Citrus Fair, taking place in Menton, on the French Riviera, from today until April 6th. This event is becoming a reference point, despite being so young, for another European market. read more