Oranges

We are in the heart of the season of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP. To take stock of the current campaign, we spoke with Gerardo Diana, President of the Consortium for the Protection of this product, who told us how, despite the climatic and agronomic challenges, the season is progressing positively. read more

The Red Orange IGP Consortium is among the excellent participants in "Agriculture Is", the event promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry taking place in Rome until March 26 to celebrate the Treaties of Rome, which in 1957 represented the... read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

Ostatnie trzy tygodnie ciągłych deszczy w Hiszpanii odbijają się na najważniejszych obszarach produkcji owoców i warzyw oraz różnych upraw, takich jak owoce cytrusowe. Ciągłe opady deszczu uniemożliwiły zbieranie plonów w Andaluzji, Walencji i Murcji i miały wpływ na. read more

Ceny pomarańczy we Włoszech utrzymują się na najwyższym poziomie wśród obserwowanych krajów, pomimo znacznego spadku w ostatnich miesiącach. W grudniu 2024 r. ceny wynosiły €142/100 kg, nieco spadły do €140 w styczniu, a następnie dalej zmalały do €129 w lutym. Mimo że wciąż są znacznie powyżej. read more

Dümmen Orange has started getting ready for the 2025 California Spring Trials. Center of Effort, an artisan winery, will once again be the host venue for Dümmen Orange at 2198 Corbett Canyon Road in Arroyo Grande, California. The trial hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 25, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March. read more

The 2024-25 citrus farming season in Sicily has been tough, with losses ranging from 25 to 40% and an unprecedented drought, with a lack of rain for 18 months in certain areas. The most established companies, like Op Rosaria, are holding up. "We are active partners with Crea, to experiment and develop." read more

The international market in early 2025 has experienced significant decreases in orange juice prices, driven by poor quality and low demand caused by high prices. The May 2025 contract at ICE Futures recorded a 20.6% drop in March and a 42.8% decrease for the year, closing at 276.45 cents per pound as of. read more

The IGP Red Orange Consortium is among the partners of the project "A Concentrate of Fresh Energy", an initiative promoted by the MAAS of Catania (Sicilian Agro Food Markets) which focuses on food education and promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. read more

Thanks to the genome sequencing of 20 varieties of Sicilian oranges, mutations have been identified that can reveal the origin, evolution, and differentiation of oranges, useful for the genetic traceability of red-fleshed oranges such as Moro and Tarocco. The study, which read more

Brazil, known as the world's largest orange producer and a leader in concentrated orange juice exports, has experienced a change in its import patterns. While previously dependent on Spain for orange imports, Brazil has now started to rely more on Egypt, which has become the top exporter to the Brazilian market. read more

The Red Orange IGP Consortium intervenes on the occasion of the International Day of Action for Rivers, which falls on March 14, to assess the situation in Sicily and specifically in the production area of the internationally famous IGP. "We take this opportunity to read more

Egypt's orange exports to France have been on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, exports reached 42.7 thousand tons, representing a 26% increase from the previous year, although revenue dropped by 9% to $25.3 million. The export season for Egyptian oranges to France usually starts in January. read more

Egypt is continuously increasing its orange exports to France, as reported by EastFruit. Following a record-breaking volume of fruit exports to the French market in 2023, exporters have maintained their momentum. By the end of 2024, the volume of orange exports from Egypt to France reached 42.7 thousand tons. read more

After a relatively early start to the season, the supply of Moroccan citrus fruits has slowed down lately. "Berkane clementines were continuously available in November and December, but the quality was rather poor. The first Navel oranges of Moroccan origin were available before Christmas, read more

The Plant Protection Directorate has identified Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV)-infected trees in Xagħra and along the Marsalforn route in Gozo. CTV impacts citrus trees, causing decline, reduced fruit yield, and potential tree death, particularly in those grafted onto sour orange rootstock. read more

Global ornamental plant breeder and propagator Dümmen Orange has recently published the fourth edition of its sustainability magazine, Growing Together. This annual publication provides a detailed insight into the company's continuous dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. read more

The global orange juice sector is facing unprecedented upheaval due to factors such as climate change, disease, declining production, and uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade. This turmoil will lead to winners and losers among both growers and processors. read more

The commercial campaign for oranges in Sicily continues at a steady pace, despite the climatic difficulties that have characterized the past few months. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), outlines to IFN the progress of the season and the prospects. read more

Among the products of La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, convenience and sustainability are confirmed. read more