Oranges

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

Record high orange juice prices are expected to boost orange juice production as growers ramp up deliveries for processing. Growers are shifting oranges away from the export market and local sales to focus on processing due to favorable prices. Adequate rainfall in the Spring of 2023 has ensured enough water for… read more

With the aim of ensuring a continuous citrus supply throughout the year and expanding its product range, Dole Italia will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under its own brand starting from the next national campaign, thus filling the seasonal gap. read more

"We're overwhelmed with oranges," says the general manager of a juice processing company, "a huge amount of oranges: we're working seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and yet we still have excess stock. However, the price won't be affected as it is still just a drop in the ocean. The global demand for oranges remains high." read more

"The 2023/24 citrus fruit processing campaign concluded with high prices. The season was marked by a significant amount of fruit that was very small in size, leading traders to avoid purchasing lots where more than 50% of the oranges were of such small size." read more

The cultivation area for lemons is therefore at a record level of 8,081 hectares. Chilean lemon exports are expected to increase by 8.8% to reach a total of 74,000 tons. The United States is the most important market for Chilean lemons. In the 2022/23 fiscal year, Chile exported... read more

The forecast for the Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is 378 million 90-pound boxes (MBx) or 15.42 million metric tons (MMT), which is a 7.3 percent decrease from the previous estimate of 408 million boxes or 16.5 MMT. This decline is mainly attributed to adverse weather conditions. read more

Pursuing the development of new geographical sourcing areas, the Company will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under the Dole brand starting from the next national campaign, filling the seasonal gap from October to February. Dole Italy. read more

A complete reconsideration of how Checkers markets the Cara-Cara early navel oranges was sparked by what their fresh produce division observed during a visit to a US retailer late last year. "Our Freshmark team found that Americans put in much more effort to differentiate Cara-Cara oranges from the standard ones... read more

Producion forecasts for tangerines/mandarins, oranges, lemons, and orange juice have not changed since the Annual Citrus Report of December 20, 2023. The citrus industry attributes two consecutive seasons of low production to increased temperatures and drought. The extreme heat during summer read more

An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits could be a game-changer for consumers and citrus growers, according to a new study by the University of Florida. The research suggests that storing the fruit at low temperatures enhances its beneficial properties. However, it's still too early to determine if these "blood oranges" could become a sustainable crop. read more

Sally Orange, a former major in the British Army, is planning to participate in the Everest Marathon on May 29 while dressed as a lemon in order to raise awareness about mental health. Sally, who is known for running marathons dressed as different fruits and vegetables because of her last name, Orange, uses her unique costumes to initiate discussions about this important topic. read more

In May 2024, the EU average orange price was €82.68 per 100 kg, a decrease of 2.79% from the previous month and 2.76% below the 5-year average. In Spain, the price stood at €75.44 per 100 kg, slightly lower than the 5-year average. Meanwhile, in Italy, oranges were priced at €114.5 per 100 kg, marking a 14.23% decrease. read more

In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

The first shipment of citrus from South Africa's traditional vessels to the Port of Philadelphia is currently being unloaded this week. The Prince of Seas vessel is transporting approximately 3,000 pallets of citrus, with two-thirds of the total volume consisting of easy peelers and the remaining balance being navel oranges. read more

During the celebration of her 50th anniversary, co-owner An Beekenkamp of the family business Beekenkamp Group was appointed a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This special royal honor was presented by Mayor B.R. Arends. An has been with the family business since 1974, which has developed over the years. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE. read more

In comparison to the period before the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the fruit market and sales have decreased in the week following the festival, with durian sales experiencing the most significant decline. On the other hand, American Washington cherries and South African blood oranges are now being introduced to the market. read more

In *The Godfather* series, oranges are a powerful symbol that foreshadows tragedy and death. Originally meant to add a touch of color to the dark scenes, they eventually became a foreboding motif. Significant moments involving oranges include Vito Corleone being shot while purchasing them, and Jack Woltz discovering a horse's head in his bed after. read more