Oranges

This year's extended lemon season in Spain has affected the beginning of the international campaign. Demand for foreign fruit is stabilizing, as reported by Agribío, a producer and distributor of organic citrus that offers lemons and oranges throughout the year. Despite this, the consumption of organic citrus fruits is still on the rise. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt is expected to export one of its smallest volumes of oranges to Southeast Asian countries, but it will still maintain a significant position in the regional market, as reported by EastFruit. Between November 2023 and May 2024, Egypt exported only 42,000 tons of oranges to key Southeast Asian markets. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast for the Florida citrus harvest, showing an increase for the second consecutive month. The latest projections indicate that the orange production for the 2023-24 season is estimated at 17.97 million boxes, a slight increase from the previous forecast. read more

For the last 15 years, Mons Messaoud has been working at Hortica, but starting from August 1st, he will permanently take over the business from his father, Ben. "I want to continue the same way. It would be strange if we suddenly started selling oranges. I already receive requests for other products." read more

Agro-alimentarias Cooperatives of Spain has sent a letter this morning to the Spanish Orange and Tangerine Interprofessional Association, Intercitrus, in which it has

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Orangelup cantaloupes, Tyrion, Saniara, and Rio Grande watermelons, Orange Summer pumpkins, and Vaiana butternut squash were some of the new varieties presented by Enza Zaden at its annual Melon & Pumpkin House Fair, which took place last week in Murcia. read more

The Red Orange of Sicily Consortium and the Ribera Orange Dop Consortium are working together on a platform to request support from institutions to safeguard the production of the two consortia, which are the flagship of the renowned high-quality Sicilian citrus farming sector. read more

Z powodu warunków pogodowych, ogólny sezon zbiorów południowoafrykańskich cytrusów został opóźniony, co skutkuje odpowiadającym opóźnieniem w czasie przybycia na chiński rynek. Na przykład, południowoafrykańskie słodkie pomarańcze przybywają około 1-2 tygodnie później niż zwykle, ale początkowa jakość tych. read more

Sunkist is proud to be one of the oldest agricultural cooperatives in the United States. It all began in 1893 with the establishment of the Southern California Fruit Exchange, which brought together local growers to collectively sell and promote their oranges under the brand name "Sunkist." In 1952, the organization was officially established. read more

A fresh export volume of 40,000 tons is predicted for oranges. According to the USDA analysis, geopolitical events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, have posed significant challenges for Moroccan exports. read more

With the beginning of Midknight Valencias, South Africa's orange season kicks into high gear: these oranges are in high demand in the Far East and Europe due to their seedlessness. As a result, Midknights make up almost 40% of South Africa's Valencia orchards, as per 2023 data. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for EU orange juice concentrate reached $6550/MT on the 28th of June, up 112% year over year, driven by the prospects of low orange production in Brazil and consequently limited global orange juice availability. On May 10, 2024, Fundecitrus, an association read more

The EU calculated orange prices were €85.72 per 100 kg in May 2024, showing a 3.68% increase from the previous month and a 4.02% rise compared to the 5-year average. In Spain, the prices were €80.65 per 100 kg, slightly above the 5-year average. In Italy, oranges were priced at €114.99 per 100 kg. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more

Phytosanitary and weather-related issues have significantly impacted Brazilian citrus fruits, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of oranges available for juice production. This has prompted juice manufacturers to explore other citrus varieties or even alternative fruits. Meanwhile, Egyptian oranges, which are also facing similar challenges, may present an opportunity for the market. read more

Konsumpcja pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie nadal rośnie, a ich dostawy stają się coraz bardziej zróżnicowane. Valencijska firma Citrus Nostrum pozostaje zobowiązana do zwiększenia produkcji pomarańczy o ciemnej barwie pod markami Red Kalesi lub Beriland Family Taste, pod którymi sprzedaje.

The consumption of pigmented oranges continues to grow and their supply is becoming increasingly diversified. The Valencian company Citrus Nostrum remains committed to increasing its production of pigmented oranges under the Red Kalesi or Beriland Family Taste labels, brands under which it sells. read more

The management of Hobaho has reached an agreement with Dümmen Orange regarding the acquisition of Hobaho Horti Group. Since 2016, Hobaho has been a part of Dümmen Orange, but it will now operate independently as a specialist in the mediation, auctioning, and breeding of bulbous crops. read more

The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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