Oranges

The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria. read more

The 2024/25 citrus fruit campaign of the Il Girasole di Paternò cooperative (Catania) started in early November with the Naveline variety, which will accompany the market until the end of the year. Instead, we will have to wait for the first decade of December for the first Tarocco harvests. read more

Andalusia's 2024/2025 citrus campaign, which has already begun with the earliest varieties, is expected to be better than last year. The harvest is projected to be 20% larger (22% for oranges) due to recent rains that have benefited the crops, leading to good sizes. However, it is not all. read more

Abundant supply of clementines in the markets. First batches of Sicilian Tarocco oranges. Higher prices for apple varieties like Envy, Stark Delicious and good presence of Fuji. Full production for black cabbage. Still low interest in artichokes. read more

The Storm Caetano, which swept across the country from west to east (with 31 departments under an orange alert), caused traffic jams in certain areas, left homes without electricity, and affected several apple orchards. "The snowstorm that struck central western France has had a major impact on some of... read more

In response to the destructive floods in eastern Spain, British retailers and wholesalers have started to import oranges from South Africa and South America earlier than usual. This change is intended to ensure a steady supply of oranges on supermarket shelves and to address concerns about quality. read more

In 2024, the prices of oranges in several European countries showed significant variations compared to 2023. The average price of oranges in the EU in September 2024 was €73 per 100 kg, which represented a decrease of 17.83% compared to the same month in 2023. This decline indicates a broader trend of price fluctuations. read more

Roughly translated:

Rozpoczęcie sezonu pomarańczy i mandarynek w Egipcie jest tuż za rogiem - twierdzi Khaled AlHabouny, Dyrektor Operacyjny w firmie AlHabouny Group: "Rada Eksportu Produktów Rolnych ogłosiła, że sezon rozpocznie się 1 grudnia, oznaczając wypuszczenie pierwszych przesyłek. Egipt jest...".

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The start of the orange and mandarin season in Egypt is just around the corner, says Khaled AlHabouny, Operations Director at AlHabouny Group: "The Export Council for Agricultural Crops announced that the season will start on December 1, marking the departure of the first shipments. Egypt is...". read more

Growers in what is now South Africa's largest grape production region, the desert-like area along the Orange River, have begun harvesting, and the first shipments are expected to depart for UK and European markets by the end of the week. read more

Full production for Italian clementines. Quantities of Navelina oranges are increasing, with the first arrivals of Tarocco oranges. All varieties of pears are available, with a good production from Emilia, without any issues related to pathogens or weather conditions. The cauliflower season is now in full swing. read more

The mandarin orange sector on Jeju Island is facing challenges due to climate change, which have disrupted cultivation practices. This year, extended tropical nights and higher temperatures have led to delayed harvests and impacted fruit quality, forcing farmers to adjust their agricultural practices. read more

ASAJA-Alicante and ASAJA-Andalucía denounce the abuse of dominant position exercised by the citrus industries aimed at juice production, which have made their first purchase offers at prices that

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For 11 seasons, Apifood has made Portuguese leaf oranges one of its flagship products. Now, the Montalban-based company is expanding its horizons by introducing a range of leaf clementines. This diversification aligns well for two key reasons: "The Portuguese clementine is ideally positioned in read more