Oranges

Hundreds of heirs of independent Brazilian orange farmers were unsuccessful in their appeal regarding a dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices due to a legal oversight related to grants of representation. The dispute revolves around claims against the estate of José Luis Cutrale, also known as. read more

Dümmen Orange is promoting its Kalanchoe brand, Calandiva, in Japan with a fresh marketing approach and new retail solutions. This initiative aims to elevate the value of Kalanchoe in the Japanese market and expand the brand's presence domestically. As part of the promotional campaign, Dümmen Orange is implementing innovative strategies to attract customers and increase brand awareness in Japan. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

Sezon wyciskania soku z pomarańczy w São Paulo, Brazylii, na sezon 2024/25 przebiega pomyślnie pod koniec września. Tempo zbiorów wzrosło, z coraz większym udziałem późnych owoców, takich jak Valencia i naval. Według Fundecitrus, 64% tegorocznych pomarańczy pochodzi z pierwszej read more

Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) and federal lawmakers from Florida are advocating for a bill that would instruct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the minimum Brix level for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice (OJ) from 10.5% to 10%. This adjustment is being proposed because read more

Godefroy Voisin, the sales director of Magellan Import, which has recently acquired GlobalGAP certification, is providing an update on the Orri mandarin campaigns from South Africa. Magellan Import, an importer of out-of-season fruit, offers a complete range of pomelos, oranges, lemons, clementines, and limes. read more

According to a report published by Bichos de Campo, the overproduction of lemons in the Argentinean region of Tucumán has led some growers to contemplate switching to oranges. read more

With the duty deadline of 15 October approaching, South African orange exports to Europe are in their final stage. "The market is currently relatively calm but moving steadily. We are facing a stable price level. Prices ranging from €15.50-18 are historically considered very good, but given the read more

Egptian oranges are expected to be available in the market in December, signaling the beginning of the upcoming citrus season. However, this season is starting amidst a significant crisis in the Red Sea that greatly affected the previous season. As of now, there are no indications that this tense situation will be resolved soon. read more

The fresh produce marketer Jaffa has updated its brand identity as it expands its product range beyond its traditional citrus varieties to include specialty items such as super-sweet pineapples, premium table grapes, and yellow and orange-fleshed watermelons. read more

At a time when there are very few sources available, the market for table oranges is currently facing a shortage. This trend is expected to persist until the beginning of the Spanish season in mid-October. "South African oranges are now essentially the only oranges available in the market. It is a very challenging situation." read more

Expert Maria Ginzburg explained that Russia is facing challenges in increasing fruit imports from Syria and Egypt due to high markups on these products. Despite both countries being willing to export goods, such as oranges from Syria and mangoes from Egypt, they are unable to compete with local products. read more

Oranges from South Africa are still available in many markets, but lower export volumes were caused by mixed winter weather conditions across the country and high local juice prices. Similarly, Brazil is experiencing a shortage of oranges for juice due to their own weather challenges. read more

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) has released the first estimates for the upcoming citrus production season, with a forecasted harvest of 5.842 million tons, slightly lower (-1%) than the previous year. Among the causes mentioned are... read more

True to its commitment to innovation, Rijk Zwaan returns to Fruit Attraction with a very striking novelty: Orange Sunglow, a watermelon with orange flesh, sweet flavor, and a crunchy and juicy texture that offers consumers a

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Early harvest has begun for some Florida oranges. "We are currently picking the first harvest from our early crops, but the main crop won't be ready until around mid-October. We have a few blocks that are yielding early," says Doug Feek from Feek Family Citrus. The beginning of the Florida orange harvest is underway. read more

In a former hayfield on the outskirts of town, Dianne Reitan diligently cares for her babies. These babies aren't of the giggling and drooling variety. These babies are organic dahlias, some upwards of 6 feet tall, which point their crimson, yellow, orange, and pink fractal faces toward the sun. read more

A pioneering study led by the INCLIVA Health Research Institute, from the University Clinical Hospital of Valencia, and the read more

During Plantum Day on 19 September, the 9th Plantum Sustainability Award was given to Dümmen Orange. In collaboration with Naturalis, Dümmen Orange has developed a method to test and breed plants for insect friendliness. "Pollinators such as wild bees and hoverflies have significantly declined." read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris has stated that importing oranges from both Chile and South Africa has been challenging this season. The supply has been limited throughout the season, with both countries experiencing a decrease of 20-30 percent from the initial projections made at the beginning of the season. This reduction in supply is attributed to cold weather conditions. read more