Oranges

Nikos Prountzos, marketing, communication, and commercial manager for Greek organic citrus exporter Anyfion Greece S.A., has stated that there has been a satisfactory overall yield of organic oranges in Greece this season. He emphasized that Greek organic orange production continues to be robust, with high-quality fruit and excellent results. read more

Anecoop cooperative, a group of citrus growers from the Valencia region in Spain established in 1975, is an expert in Spanish citrus fruits. They have taken on a challenging goal of restoring citrus fruits, particularly oranges, to their former prestige, as they have been experiencing a decline in popularity. read more

The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal show significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have been on a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, decreasing from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December before... read more

The citrus season in Argentina starts in March and continues until November. It includes varieties such as Satsuma, Clementina, Merav, Orri, Murcott, and Tango mandarins, as well as Navel, Salustiana, Midknight, and Valencia oranges. This year, there is an anticipated decrease in production, and exporters will need to manage this challenge. read more

The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability. read more

At WilkoFruit, the first Spanish Onix blood oranges are available this week. "We are the exclusive distributor of this new variety in the Netherlands, and I am very excited about it," says Wilko. "What makes the Onix so unique is the combination of its incredible internal and external qualities." read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

The Ribera D.O.P. Orange season is proceeding at a steady pace, recording particularly positive numbers. According to official data communicated to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests (MASAF) as of January 31st, there has been an increase in. read more

The DANA has left hundreds of fields devastated, which, if the authorities do not provide enough assistance and ensure generational turnover, will be abandoned. However, in the midst of this desolation, there are examples that emerge to

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DESPAR Italia collaborates with the AIRC Foundation for cancer research. For the fifth consecutive year, DESPAR Italia is partnering with the AIRC Foundation for its "Arance rosse per la Ricerca" (Red Oranges for Research) initiative. Customers can purchase packs of blood oranges recognizable by read more

A new mandarin variety that is red both on the inside and the outside is nearing the end of its development and validation phase, and will soon be ready to be marketed. Ciqua Levante is known as the breeder of innovative varieties such as the SilkRoad lemon and the CQN42 orange, the world's read more

Brazilian orange juice exports increased by 37 percent in value in 2024/25, even though they decreased by 23 percent in volume, according to data from Comex Stat. These numbers demonstrate the impact of reduced orange supply and limited domestic juice reserves. read more

The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope. read more

Discovered in the 1970s in Venezuela as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, the Cara Cara orange has quickly gained appreciation in the market due to its qualities. Its juicy and sweet flesh, with slightly acidic notes reminiscent of cherry, has made it a popular choice among consumers. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more