Oranges

Brio, a company in the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables, presented the Organic Sicilian Red Orange PGI under the Alce Nero brand at Marca by BolognaFiere & Adm. This is a new addition to Brio's product range and is gaining popularity. read more

Legend Produce, in collaboration with leading Honduran grower-exporter Agrolibano and Kiss Melons, is excited to introduce its winter specialty melon program for 2026. Starting in February and continuing until May, the program will feature the popular Sugar Kiss (orange-flesh) and Summer Kiss melons. read more

Sixty modern distribution signs will bring back red oranges for the Airc Foundation. However, there will be 11,000 retail points where over 1.2 million small nets will be sold to raise 600,000 euros for cancer research. For each... read more

BioSikelia has reported that its Elorina organic orange program is still running despite the recent hurricane that affected parts of Sicily. The supply to Northern European markets is also continuing. The hurricane primarily affected early orange varieties that were already fully mature. read more

Despite a slow start to the season for Egyptian oranges, with some exporters experiencing lower-than-expected demand, others believe that reports of a significant decline in exports are exaggerated. They argue that the success of the Navel campaign does not determine the outcome of the entire season and assure that. read more

The Harry cyclone that hit Sicily and the bad weather in the South, with rain and frost, have caused variations in production and consequently in prices. Particularly affected were turnip greens, lettuce, artichokes, and oranges, the latter being the most impacted. read more

"Last week's adverse weather conditions resulted in some wind-damaged produce, leading to an increased amount of discarded oranges. However, what is being offered for sale is top-quality, first-choice produce," reported Valeria Orlando of "Donne Orlando" in Ribera, a company located in the center of town. read more

The new private labels from Mediflora provide trade opportunities that are customized for various market segments. These include the SunnyHerbs brand for herbs, as well as citrus private labels such as "Lime Time," "Lemon Time," and "Orange Time." Additionally, there are special new products available. read more

"Wróciliśmy z Marca Fresh w Bolonii z szeregiem ważnych kontaktów, co dodatkowo potwierdza jego znaczącą rolę w sektorze owoców i warzyw. Była większa frekwencja w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, dzięki m.in. obecności większej liczby wystawców i najważniejszych marek w branży..." read more

Popyt na egipskie pomarańcze w tym sezonie jest poniżej oczekiwań, pomimo obiecującego początku. "To bardzo dziwne. Po bardzo dynamicznym pierwszym tygodniu popyt na egipskie pomarańcze gwałtownie spadł bez wyraźnego powodu, a rynek jest w chaosie" - podsumowuje Mohamed Shaker, menedżer eksportu w firmie Al Mansi. read more

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing sugar levels in pasteurized orange juice, discussions within the food and beverage industry have increased. The regulatory review is centered on the Standard of Identity for orange juice, which includes ingredient requirements, processing methods, and juice. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more

The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

The Ribera DOP Orange season is in full swing in Sicily, with very positive numbers: almost 4 million kg of certified product already processed, confirming the growing success of this Sicilian excellence. The Ribera DOP Orange represents the product of. read more

The citrus sector in Turkey is experiencing major challenges in the marketing year 2025/26. Orange and lemon production has been significantly reduced due to severe frost and extreme weather conditions, while tangerine output is expected to recover due to the resilience of early varieties. High inflation and volatile conditions are also impacting the sector. read more