Oranges

LaColdiretti Reggio Calabria has formally requested the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Reggio to convene a meeting with the operators of the citrus fruit sector, in light of the difficulties recorded in the current campaign of oranges destined for juicing. read more

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The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

The weekly appointment with the tips of La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service created by BMTIeItalmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, designed to guide consumers towards purchasing fresh agri-food products that combine seasonality and affordability. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Las naranjas españolas dominaban el mercado, principalmente las Navelina, que ahora estaban principalmente disponibles en cajas de 16 y 10 kg. También estaban disponibles tamaños de fruta más grandes. La disponibilidad de fruta española se expandió significativamente, lo que inevitablemente llevó a reducciones de precios en muchos lugares. La presencia continua de

Spanish oranges dominated the market, mostly Navelina, which were now mainly available in 16- and 10-kg boxes. Larger fruit sizes were also available. The availability of Spanish fruit expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places. The continued presence of read more

The orange crop in Brazil for the 2025-26 season is facing difficulties due to weather conditions and the ongoing threat of citrus greening disease. Although production is expected to increase compared to the previous year, it is starting from a low base in 2024-25. Fundecitrus lowered its crop forecast in September, highlighting the challenges the industry is currently facing. read more

The boom in Egypt's citrus processing industry in 2025, and its impact on the fresh orange market, was predictable a year in advance. One of the initial indicators was the rapid increase in Egyptian industrialists importing machinery. In 2024, the competition in the orange concentrate market began to intensify. read more

In 2025, confirming last year, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI is in third place for value and production among Italian fruit and vegetable products with a PGI label according to the latest Ismea-Qualivita report (in 2023 it was in fifth place). The certified PGI production is indeed. read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season will officially start on December 15, which is two weeks behind schedule compared to last season. The decision to postpone the start of the campaign has received a mixed response from Egyptian professionals. According to Ahmed, it has both advantages and disadvantages. read more

The Italian citrus season is starting to pick up pace. "Starting from week 47, we will have the first significant quantities of Sicilian oranges from the Ribera brand available. However, due to the drought this year, we anticipate significant losses in both quality and quantity. Some fruits are only half the usual size." read more

The most recent wholesale fruit report in the UK indicates varying changes across important categories. While some apple varieties experienced a decline, there were significant increases in certain types of soft fruit. For example, Bramley's Seedling apples saw a decrease in average price from £1.37 to £1.26 per kilogram, marking an 8% reduction. Cox's Orange Group also experienced a decline. read more

During the expansion phase, the orange campaign is starting, with the first arrivals of the Tarocco variety. Demand is still low for clementines, while the first mandarins are being reported. Artichoke demand is beginning to rise, with high volumes for turnip tops, but the demand is still static. read more