Oranges

The citrus season in Argentina starts in March and continues until November. It includes varieties such as Satsuma, Clementina, Merav, Orri, Murcott, and Tango mandarins, as well as Navel, Salustiana, Midknight, and Valencia oranges. This year, there is an anticipated decrease in production, and exporters will need to manage this challenge. read more

The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability. read more

At WilkoFruit, the first Spanish Onix blood oranges are available this week. "We are the exclusive distributor of this new variety in the Netherlands, and I am very excited about it," says Wilko. "What makes the Onix so unique is the combination of its incredible internal and external qualities." read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

The Ribera D.O.P. Orange season is proceeding at a steady pace, recording particularly positive numbers. According to official data communicated to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests (MASAF) as of January 31st, there has been an increase in. read more

The DANA has left hundreds of fields devastated, which, if the authorities do not provide enough assistance and ensure generational turnover, will be abandoned. However, in the midst of this desolation, there are examples that emerge to

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DESPAR Italia collaborates with the AIRC Foundation for cancer research. For the fifth consecutive year, DESPAR Italia is partnering with the AIRC Foundation for its "Arance rosse per la Ricerca" (Red Oranges for Research) initiative. Customers can purchase packs of blood oranges recognizable by read more

A new mandarin variety that is red both on the inside and the outside is nearing the end of its development and validation phase, and will soon be ready to be marketed. Ciqua Levante is known as the breeder of innovative varieties such as the SilkRoad lemon and the CQN42 orange, the world's read more

Brazilian orange juice exports increased by 37 percent in value in 2024/25, even though they decreased by 23 percent in volume, according to data from Comex Stat. These numbers demonstrate the impact of reduced orange supply and limited domestic juice reserves. read more

The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope. read more

Discovered in the 1970s in Venezuela as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, the Cara Cara orange has quickly gained appreciation in the market due to its qualities. Its juicy and sweet flesh, with slightly acidic notes reminiscent of cherry, has made it a popular choice among consumers. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more

The organic Cara Cara orange, discovered in Venezuela in the 1970s as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, has gained popularity among consumers in Europe for its juicy, sweet flesh with tangy cherry-like notes, and its significant health benefits attributed to the presence of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more

The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board released the 2024-2025 Florida all-orange forecast today, predicting a total of 11.5 million boxes. This is a decrease of 500,000 boxes from the January forecast and represents a 36 percent drop compared to the previous season's final production. The forecast includes 4.50 million boxes of... read more

Lucanne B.V. owner Perry Wismans has signed an agreement with Dümmen Orange that transfers all rights, titles, and interests related to the Dümmen Orange Heliconia breeding program to Lucanne B.V. Lucanne aims to globally commercialize the Heliconia product line. The breeding focus will be on... read more

The common clementine campaign is about to end, while the Hernandina campaign is gaining momentum. There is weak demand for mandarins, with preference for seedless products. The market for Tarocco oranges is stable. There is a good presence of Primo Fiore lemons and an abundance of turnip tops. read more

The prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards (FLIA) were presented at Fruit Logistica 2025. Visitors of the leading global trade fair for fresh produce voted for the most innovative products of the

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The Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards (FLIA) were presented at Fruit Logistica 2025. Trade visitors to the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business voted for the most innovative products of the year. This year's coveted FLIA was won by the Onix orange from AmFresh. read more