Oranges

Between February and April 2025, orange prices fluctuated significantly in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal. In Spain, prices increased steadily from €81 per 100 kg in February to €84 in March and €90 in April. This gradual rise indicates strong domestic demand and potential supply constraints. read more

The Greek Valencia orange season is currently facing unfavorable conditions. In the prefecture of Laconia, where the majority of this crop is cultivated, the sorting machines in the packing plants are yielding disappointing results for the growers. Approximately 30% of their crop is being rejected as unsuitable. read more

The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

Florida is expected to have a larger citrus crop this fall. According to Doug Feek of Feek Family Citrus, grapefruit production is projected to increase by around 50 percent compared to last year, while oranges are expected to be between 50 to 100 percent higher than the previous season at this time. Feek also mentioned that the sizing of the fruits looks good. read more

The citrus industry has come together to release an educational video game designed to emphasize the importance of pure orange juice and the efforts of the industry behind it. Known as Zumotron, the game serves as the focal point of the campaign "Nothing more than juice. Nothing less than juice". read more

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma pointed towards thousands of orange, yellow, and pink proteas blooming and thriving 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from their natural habitat at the southern tip of Africa. "They're all different," the 55-year-old farmer said of the assorted. read more

Spanish citrus suppliers have come together to release an educational video game as part of their 'Nothing More Than Juice. Nothing Less Than Juice' campaign, aiming to promote 100% freshly squeezed orange juice. read more

With the final conference held at the Oliveri Farm Estate in Motta Sant'Anastasia (Ct), the NovArancia project - technological innovations for enhancement and traceability - has been completed. The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP was among the main promoters. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy spadła niepokojąco w Europie, zwłaszcza wśród młodszych konsumentów, podczas gdy konsumpcja mandarynek jest tylko nieznacznie niższa, a konsumpcja cytryn utrzymuje się na stałym poziomie. Jak można odwrócić tę sytuację? To jeden z tematów, który budzi największe zaniepokojenie w hiszpańskim sektorze cytrusowym. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Dzięki współpracy mieszkańców hrabstwa Orange i skoordynowanym działaniom lokalnych, stanowych i federalnych agencji, Departament Rolnictwa Kalifornii (CDFA), we współpracy z Departamentem Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA) oraz Komisarzem Rolnictwa hrabstwa Orange, przeprowadził…

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The forecast for navel oranges, which are included in the non-Valencia portion of the forecast, amounts to 100,000 cartons, i.e. 2% of the total quantity of non-Valencia oranges. read more