Oranges

The European BiOrangePack Project, led by AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, aims to enhance the logistics system in the citrus industry. It concentrates on creating active and environmentally-friendly packaging to protect and extend the shelf life of oranges and lemons. read more

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From the slopes of Mount Etna to the Benelux countries and back throughout Italy. This is the successful journey undertaken by the branded "Extra Red" oranges from Barbera, oranges that are four times redder than traditional ones. It's a story, or rather a journey. read more

Egypt is well-known for its exports of grapes and oranges, but one company is now looking to expand its offerings by exporting Egyptian bananas. "We will begin exporting our bananas to Europe by the end of June," says Mina Maged, Sales Manager at Mimac. "We have already been exporting some bananas to Europe." read more

The Consortium for Sicilian IGP Oranges is participating in the two major industry fairs, Macfrut and Cibus, currently taking place in Emilia Romagna. This presence marks the end of a marketing and promotional season that the Consortium has tackled with great commitment, having to multiply its efforts. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins. read more

Shipments of fruits and nuts from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.6 times in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Main Customs Administration of China. During this period, fruits and nuts worth a total of $118.3 million were imported from China to Kyrgyzstan. This included items such as mandarin oranges and walnuts. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemny skutek uboczny dla kraju – niezwykle niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. read more

The agricultural organization had requested a significant and broad reduction in modules for the entire Valencian Community, but the ministerial order establishes differences between neighboring municipalities, and even many towns have a specific reduction for oranges. read more

This year, the Dutch breeder Dümmen Orange presented their rose innovations at their site on Bogota's savannah, located at the Flores Prisma farm in Colombia, from April 10 to 12. Varieties such as Sweet Memory+, Sundae+, Swan+, and Violet Hill+ were the highlights of the event, showcased in a vibrant display. read more

As the winter chill in the Northern Hemisphere subsides, it's also time to transition to sourcing oranges from suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere. Spain, the main citrus-producing country, reportedly had a successful season with prices now decreasing towards the end. However, their supply is expected to last a bit longer. read more

In March 2024, the EU-calculated orange prices were €93.17 per 100 kg, a 3.04% decrease from the previous month and €19 (25.19%) higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €95.35 per 100 kg, an increase of 45.08% compared to the 5-year average. In Italy, oranges were priced at €114.35. read more

This year, the Dutch breeder Dümmen Orange presented their rose innovations at their location on the Bogota's savannah, at the farm of Flores Prisma in Colombia, from April 10 to 12. Varieties such as Sweet Memory+, Sundae+, Swan+, and Violet Hill+ were the highlights of the exhibition, showcased in a colorful display. read more

Dümmen Orange has successfully concluded its participation in the recently completed 2024 California Spring Trials (CAST). Attendance was very high at this year's event, and there were many highlights from the memorable week. The Simply the Best geranium display attracted significant attention. read more

A challenging year, but still rich in initiatives both in Italy and abroad to promote and protect a fruit and a brand, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, increasingly appreciated and recognized by markets and consumers. Drawing the balance, not only economic, of a season of read more

South African agriculture was one of the first to adopt EurepGAP (predecessor to GlobalG.A.P) certification in 2003, following Spain and Italy, given its export-oriented industry. Lemons, oranges, soft citrus, pears, and apples are now the top five South African products certified by GlobalG.A.P. read more

After the red Sicilian IGP orange (click here to access the news) and the Pachino IGP tomato (click here to access the news), the McDonald's sandwiches will also feature the Emilia Romagna IGP pear. read more

South African orange exports to the EU have been subjected to cold treatment since 2022 as a measure to prevent the entry of pests into Europe. This regulation has had significant consequences for South African exporters, leading to a decrease in their orange exports to Europe. read more

The orange campaign continues at the Il Girasole Cooperative in Paternò, in the province of Catania, with two full months of production still ahead. With the commercial manager Giovanni Scavo, we took stock of the season, starting with the current varieties. read more